911 Project Management Specialist

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

Every day, Montana Department of Justice employees are dedicated to ensuring the well-being and rights of the people of our great state. The Department of Justice does the right thing for the right reason. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a team that builds a culture of character and excellence, demonstrates collaboration and selfless public service, and upholds the law while pursuing public safety, the Department of Justice may have a career for you! Division Overview: The Montana Emergency Communications Program oversees two statewide communications systems essential for emergency response. These systems are the Astro P25 radio communications network, as well as the Next Generation 9-1-1 network, which is in the beginning stages of development. While these are separate projects, their core objectives and technologies align closely. In addition to managing these systems, MTEC also provides quarterly financial distributions and grants to local and tribal governments and monitors the funding expenditures to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The Central Services Division (CSD) team works in partnership with agency divisions providing coaching on human resource policies and procedures, financial management and adherence to fiscal responsibility. We value and respect our fellow team members across the Montana Department of Justice. Job Overview: The Project Management Specialist serves as a Project Manager (PM) that supports various projects for the Montana Emergency Communications Program. The position plans, develops, and leads major communication projects supporting public safety. The position works alongside various vendors to plan, implement, and maintain critical radio and 911 systems by assisting the management team by managing scope, budgets and stakeholder engagement. Key tasks include stakeholder coordination, risk management, resource allocation, documentation, and ensuring seamless transitions to emerging technology. The position may give presentations on project status before stakeholder meetings. The position is responsible for lifecycle management of projects, which includes all phases from initiation, planning, execution, to project closeout. The PM is expected to serve as a liaison with various stakeholders such as PSAP personnel, law enforcement and first responder entities, state and local IT personnel, consultants, and various vendors. The primary goal of the PM is to ensure the reliability and modernization of public safety communications, such as Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems as well as radio systems. 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

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or related field.
• Four years of experience managing projects.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• stakeholder coordination
• risk management
• resource allocation
• documentation
• ensuring seamless transitions to emerging technology
• lifecycle management of projects, which includes all phases from initiation, planning, execution, to project closeout
• serve as a liaison with various stakeholders such as PSAP personnel, law enforcement and first responder entities, state and local IT personnel, consultants, and various vendors
• ensure the reliability and modernization of public safety communications, such as Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems as well as radio systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

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