District Administrator - Missoula

State of Montana • Missoula, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a District Administrator for the Missoula District. The position is responsible for providing executive planning and guidance for MDT operations and services in the Missoula District; representing the agency, projects, and initiatives to governmental bodies, industry organizations, the media, and the public; and developing, allocating, and managing the budget, equipment, staff, and other district resources. The position reports to the Director of MDT and is responsible for managerial oversight of approximately 300+ FTE employees located throughout the district.
For a full job description, please contact Shannon Carter at [e-mail].
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
· Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
· 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 first day of employment
· Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
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
Required Application Materials:
Resume detailing your qualifications and work history
Cover Letter
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”
If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Requirements

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field such as Construction Engineering Technology, Public Administration, or Business Administration.
• This position requires a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the transportation field including experience with leadership, highway construction, maintenance, materials, bridge and road construction, project management, and contracting.
• This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of supervision or managerial experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• P.E. is preferred

Responsibilities

• providing executive planning and guidance for MDT operations and services in the Missoula District
• representing the agency, projects, and initiatives to governmental bodies, industry organizations, the media, and the public
• developing, allocating, and managing the budget, equipment, staff, and other district resources
• managerial oversight of approximately 300+ FTE employees located throughout the district
• on-site direction of project safety
• demonstrating a keen operational awareness and adherence to construction site safety standards and practice, during routine, emergency or disaster incidents
• knowledge and implementation of safety protocols and special precautions including the use of personal protection clothing and devices
• effectively mediating and deescalating conflict between potentially irate or hostile parties to include contractors, the public, and employees

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• 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 first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees