The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for two Maintenance Chiefs. One position in Lewistown and one in Bozeman. This position is responsible for providing executive guidance and oversight of maintenance activities in the Area including long-range planning, program management, and developing and implementing new technologies and methods. The position is responsible for administering roadway improvement, repair, and maintenance; regulatory/permitting; automated road monitoring; winter maintenance; facilities management; equipment; disaster and emergency response; homeland security; secondary road acquisition and management; federal cost-sharing; inspection; hazardous materials; public involvement; engineering project planning and review; land acquisition and management; contract administration; and environmental programs and activities in the assigned district. The position reports to the District Administrator and is responsible for management of 67.29 FTE in the Area and the oversight of between 130 –150 personnel at any given time based upon seasonal requirements to provide for the safety of the traveling public.

For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Sadie Hansen at shansen@mt.gov

Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
  • For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Benefits apply on first day of employment
  • Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsibly experience in the highway maintenance and construction including experience with maintenance, materials, bridge, road construction, construction project and contract management.
• Three (3) years of supervision

Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover Letter
  • In your cover letter, please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please describe in detail, your highway maintenance or construction experience, and all leadership experience.
• Resume

All required materials must be submitted before the deadline on the closing date. Ensure all materials attached to your application are selected as “Relevant.” If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact Sadie Hansen, HR Generalist, at shansen@mt.gov

Other Information

Top scoring candidate will be given location preference.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

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.

Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. 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.