GIS Software Developer

This position is expected to act as a subject matter expert on Esri Enterprise ArcGIS and GIS technologies. At a high level, the position will be expected to participate in and actively support the continued evolution of MDT’s on-prem Esri Enterprise ArcGIS architecture and GIS technologies. In addition, this position will assist with the future cloud migration of Esri Enterprise ArcGIS. This will include technology and business process changes supporting Esri Roads and Highways. The position will be expected to collaborate closely with Planning Division GIS staff to assure their Esri, GIS, and MDT business practices are supported, as well as those needs of other divisions and business units within MDT. In terms of application development, this position will also perform analysis, design, and development tasks individually or as a member of a project team in support of the Department of Transportation’s day-to-day operations. The incumbent will follow the department’s agile software development methodology and use agile tools for enhancements and new development. Varying levels of computer programming, systems analysis and design and project management will be required based upon placement in the career ladder. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Machinist/Mechanic (MDT)

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Mechanic Machinist (Heavy and Light duty Diesel Mechanic) in Havre. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. This is a career ladder position. job description

Accountant 2

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Engineering Accountant. These positions serve in a financial capacity for the Construction Program. The Construction Program includes the budget for five districts and the Highways & Engineering Division. Duties include assisting in developing, proposing, and administering division and district budgets and financial plans; providing a range of professional services to implement fiscal and program objectives related to the budget, federal aid projects and contracts, and ongoing operations of the construction program. These positions are responsible for assisting in the implementation and monitoring of Program accounting controls in conjunction with the Administration Division, assisting in managing project and grant financial data, and performing various other duties as assigned. These positions report to the Highways and Engineering Division position #07009 and do not directly supervise other agency personnel. job description

Compliance Auditor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Compliance Auditor. This position examines and evaluates conformity with state laws, federal regulations, and other compliance components through conducting performance and compliance audits, other engagements, special projects, and investigations. Reviews industry- specific rules, regulations, and statutes to determine compliance with the requirements, identify violations or discrepancies, and the type of remediation taken. Advises individuals and groups concerning regulation, inspection, and investigation findings; encourages voluntary action to correct problems. Performs planning, field work, and reports the results to MDT administrators and program managers, consultants, contractors, grant recipients, and taxpayers. This position will be part of the external section which concentrates on contractor and grant recipient compliance. This position will report to the Compliance Audit Manager, External Section and is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Statewide Broadband Coordinator

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Statewide Broadband Coordinator. The Right of Way Bureau acquires and manages land needed for transportation systems, provides assistance and payments to individuals and businesses relocated by highways, designs the right of way, and arranges for relocating utilities that conflict with highway construction. This position manages the statewide broadband deployment. This position serves as the contract administrator and innovations specialist and is responsible for researching, developing, reviewing, implementing, and deploying new technologies, practices, tools, and methods to install facilities within MDT’s state highway system or Highway Commission designated right of way routes. This position reports to the Utility Engineering Manager. job description

License Permit Technician I

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a License and Permit Technician. Licensing and Permitting Technicians issue licensing and permitting credentials to the Motor Carrier Industry, in compliance with state and federal regulations. Licensing activities may include processing new applications as well as processing renewal applications. Processing permitting applications will include review of permit applications in relation to issuance of permits for permits to individuals and companies with oversize, over-weight and excess axle weights in relation to statutory regulations. Technicians are responsible for account management, registration, certification, application and permitting processing activities. This position involves substantial customer service activity and communication/customer focus skills are essential. job description

Bituminous Material Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bituminous Material Specialist. This position is responsible for the oversight of the Departments Bituminous Materials Program. Major duties include managing the Profiler Calibration program, coordination and oversight of bituminous materials and mix design testing protocols, project review, and aiding HQ, District, and Construction personnel in all matters related to bituminous materials and construction practices. This position is also responsible for conducting professional bituminous engineering research and analysis and developing processes to implement new technologies, materials, and construction practices into the program. The incumbent evaluates project plans and provisions; establishes guidelines, procedures, and parameters for evaluation of current bituminous quality assurance testing and mix design verification practices. Provides advanced technical assistance to a variety of individuals, contractors, and consultants involved with ongoing road construction and maintenance projects; and performs other duties as assigned in support of the Department goals and Division objectives. The incumbent reports to the Testing Operations Supervisor. job description

Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Heavy Equipment Vehicle Technician (Service/Combo B) in Bozeman. This position assists with the maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment, such as automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, as well as construction equipment (diesel, gasoline, hybrid, or propane), adjusts, diagnoses, and replaces nonfunctional parts of devices and control instruments, replaces worn or defective parts, repairs and replaces tires on vehicles and equipment, lubricates and cleans parts, performs some minor repairs without supervision. job description

IT Systems Administrator

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an IT Systems Administrator. This position is responsible for all activities related to Windows and Linux Systems Administration including security, support, technical project management, and disaster recovery. Much of this work will be through analysis, testing and evaluation activities as well as recommendations for improvements or changes and/or replacement events. The incumbent will maintain and administer Windows and Linux computing environments including hardware, systems software, and associated configurations as well as applications software used in support of analysis tasks. The position will be involved in diagnosing more complex hardware and software problems, identifying strategies to improve the infrastructure both on the network and server platforms. The incumbent will be involved in the planning, coordination, and implementation of security measures of the Windows and Linux environment to protect data, software and hardware and all aspects of disaster recovery to ensure environment stability. The incumbent designs, configures, tests, and implements complex computer hardware, software, and network operating system software in a Windows and Linux environment. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

IT Project Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an IT Project Manager. Agency projects range in scale from large, complex payment systems to small scale workgroup projects. This position will require a strong understanding of multiple IT-related disciplines, including project management and agile principles. This position works in the Information Services Division (ISD) and with others at every level of the Department of Transportation. Having the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships is crucial for this position to be effective. The successful candidate would join the Product Management Bureau (PMB) and as a Project Manager, practice the integration of SAFe methodologies, and practices into project management methodologies, emphasizing transparency, adaptability, and customer focus. This position reports to the ISD Product Management Office Agile Project Management Supervisor. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Law Enforcement Scale Officer: Motor Carrier Services

  • 54122098
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

MCS Enforcement Officers are responsible for helping regulate the international and domestic commercial and agricultural motor carrier industry. They are also responsible to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws at both fixed and mobile locations throughout Montana. MCS Enforcement Officers regulate and enforce law individually or with other officers, in densely populated and remote areas of the state. Officers have full autonomous decision-making authority on a wide range of regulation and enforcement issues, including height, width, and weight restrictions, vehicle licensing and motor fuel tax requirements, hazardous material transportation restrictions, and vehicle, operator, and load safety. MCS Enforcement places its highest priority in the safety of the traveling public and the protection of Montana’s infrastructure. job description

Bridge Inspection Team Leader 1

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader 1. A Bridge Inspection Team Leader 1 is experienced in structure condition, safety inspection, and Federal reporting. The Bridge Inspection Team Leader 1 inspects most types of in-service structures including bridges and culverts in order to protect critical infrastructure, maintain public safety and fulfill the Department’s legal responsibilities. Duties include structure inspection and assessment, bridge condition documentation and reporting, bridge inspection planning, inspection team oversight and development, and bridge inspection quality control to ensure accuracy of legal records of structure inspections. This position acts as a lead worker for an inspection team consisting of career ladder bridge inspectors. This position is supervised by the Area Bridge Inspection Manager. This position is considered opened until filled. We will be performing our candidate review on Monday, June 24th. Please have all applications in by 11:59pm on Sunday, June 23rd in ordered to be considered this first candidate review. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Maintenance Technicians in Bozeman. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Operates various trucks and a variety of heavy equipment to perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building or bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping operations, and snow and ice control job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator *

  • 54176211
  • Gallatin Gateway
  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Maintenance Technician in Gallatin Gateway. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Operates various trucks and a variety of heavy equipment to perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building or bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping operations, and snow and ice control. job description

Highway Maintenance CDL Driver/Equipment Operator-Wolf Point

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Maintenance Technician in the Wolf Point Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. job description

Payroll Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Payroll Specialist. Responsible for providing accurate and concise information to employees, supervisors, and human resources to process, track, and implement payroll related information. Regularly responds to inquiries such as union affiliation, civil service requirements, W-2 and I-9 questions, benefit information, policies and procedures for MDT and the State, FMLA guidance, and FLSA rules. Presents training and informational sessions related to payroll processes, state benefits, and changes to policies and procedures. This position reports directly to the Payroll Supervisor and does not supervise others. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. The first review of applications will be June 10, 2024. job description

Accounting & Financial Policy Lead

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accounting & Financial Policy Lead. This position is responsible for establishing accounting policy and structure for the Division and MDT. Conducts financial monitoring to ensure cost efficiency and compliance within the department’s multiple divisions and districts. Ensures compliance with complex federal regulations and establishes goals, objectives, and priorities for all accounting functions within the department. Serves as the technical expert and communicates requirements to financial contacts throughout the department. This position reports to the Accounting Controls Bureau Chief and does not supervise others. Applications will be reviewed July 30, 2024. job description

Land Survey Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a short-term employee. This position serves as an entry level surveying technician within the District and is responsible for performing a variety of technical and pre-professional survey duties. Examples of duties position will assist with include: making measurements, collecting and recording survey data, operating survey equipment, setting stakes/monuments, researching records, recovering survey evidence, making rudimentary survey calculations, drafting at an entry level, maintaining survey equipment and sustaining an inventory of survey supplies. This will include control, topographic and land boundary cadastral surveys. job description

Surveyor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for either a journey level or an entry level Surveyor in the Butte District. The journey level position is responsible for performing advanced technical and professional field survey work; serving as party chief for field surveys; reviewing surveys to determine the validity of the evidence and methods used and to ensure accurate survey information; maintaining equipment and inventories; and performing other duties as assigned. The entry level position is responsible for performing a variety of technical and pre-professional survey duties. Examples of duties include: making measurements, collecting and recording survey data, operating survey equipment, setting stakes/monuments, researching records, recovering survey evidence, making rudimentary survey calculations, drafting at an entry level, maintaining survey equipment and sustaining an inventory of survey supplies. job description

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic / Machinist *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist in the Kalispell Shop. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech- CDL Driver/Equipment-Miles City

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Miles City Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. This position is part of the career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Compliance Audit Manager - External Section

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Compliance Audit Manager, External Section. This section’s primary focus is to ensure contractors and consultants comply with contracts, grants and loans, and federal cost principles when performing work and billing MDT. This position is responsible for performing complex audit and compliance work and supervises multiple engagements. Responsible for consistency and accuracy of final reports and reviews, and ensuring audits are completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and International Registration Plan (IRP). Examines and evaluates conformity with state statutes, rules, federal regulations, contract requirements, and other compliance components. This position report to the Chief Auditor and supervises 5 employees. Applications will be reviewed weekly. job description

Budget Analyst

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Budget Analyst. This position is responsible for conducting budget development, implementation and monitoring tasks, as well as providing financial and program analyses and reporting for multiple programs within the department. Other duties include developing and implementing fiscal policies and systems, conducting research, and providing professional financial assistance and reporting to other budget analysts, program management, and accounting staff for budgetary functions and related activities. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the State Appropriations Management Supervisor and does not supervise others. Other MDT office locations may be considered. Applications will be reviewed weekly. job description

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic/Machinist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist in the Missoula Shop. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. job description

Maintenance Carpenter

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Carpenter in Bozeman, this position coordinates, plans and performs MDT facilities maintenance and construction work within a maintenance division. Performs contract administration in conjunction with major repairs, remodels, new construction and upgrades of MDT facilities. Works with headquarters facilities maintenance division. Must be abreast of technology changes to operate and maintain facilities efficiently as possible. Must have extensive knowledge of building construction practices and have the ability to comprehend and adhere to construction plans, shop drawings, wiring schematics, and specifications. Must have the ability to troubleshoot complex building systems. Repair and maintain plumbing, electrical, high and low voltage control circuits, boilers, HVAC systems, automated building control systems, well and pumps, overhead doors, locks and fire suppression systems. job description

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for multiple Mechanic's in Bozeman. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist (Entry Level)-Billings

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Civil Engineering Specialists. This position serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist within the Billings Division and is responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administer contracts, oversee projects and project design, and may serve as a lead worker. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction and the incumbent determines the best solution based on established engineering guidelines, knowledge and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. job description

Surveyor Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a District Survey Supervisor in the Billings District. This position is a senior professional land surveyor (PLS). This position serves as the district’s technical authority responsible for directing and overseeing district land survey operations and activities. This position plans and manages district land survey projects; implements survey procedures and technology at the district level; directs and monitors survey projects; oversees district survey program operations (e.g. supplies, contracts, etc.); and provides technical expertise and consultation. The position reports to the District Preconstruction Engineer (DPE) and is under the technical oversight of the Helena Photogrammetry & Survey Section. This position provides in-line supervision to District Survey Unit staff; provides management and oversight of consultant term contract district survey work; and provides technical oversight to other district survey crews. The District Survey Manager is in charge of all district survey work being performed under their PLS license. job description

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