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. T he 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 s carter @mt.gov. 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\[\](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. The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

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
• Alternative qualifications include related experience that may be substituted on a case-by-case basis.

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

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: Executive
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees