Designer Road Design

Required Education and Experience:

• Entry Level - The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to four years of design-related experience or two years of design-related experience and a two-year associates degree in computer-aided design survey or a related field or a bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Mid-Level - This position also requires a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Top Level - This position also requires a minimum of 3 years related work experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Develops sufficient engineering knowledge skills and judgment in a specific practice area to perform the routine engineering taks in the assigned area
• Broad knowledge of engineering practices and principles and construction methods processes and procedures computer-assisted drafting and design software and engineering techniques are required for projects of moderate complexity
• A journey level knowledge of federal guidelines and procedures regarding road design and construction is required
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills in order to assist with client customer or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignment or meetings

Other Information

Drivers record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicants permanent driving record. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201 State Vehicle Use and MDT Policy 6.03.001 State Vehicle Use Policy are conditions of employment.

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women racial and ethnic minorities people with disabilities and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division at 406.444.6054.

MDT is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana.

MDT participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found at .

• Culture of publics service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on the first day of employment

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