Federal Highway Administration Funding Supervisor

State of Montana • Helena, MT

114d • $47 - $47 • Remote

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Federal Highway Administration Funding Supervisor. This position is the Fiscal Service's Division liaison with FHWA on matters related to multi-modal federal-aid programming activities and the funding of federal-aid projects. Responsible for innovative or developmental applications of professional fiscal management and transportation planning principles and practices related to the development, implementation and administration of the Department's Federal Aid Highway Program. Analyzes and interprets transportation funding legislation, Federal regulations, State statutes, Legislative mandates and Department directives to identify/resolve conflicting issues, formulate operating assumptions, establish project/program eligibility criteria, provide guidance to Department personnel on federal funding and project delivery. This position reports to the Appropriations Management Bureau Chief and supervises 3 employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field.
• 4 years of related work experience.
• 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.
• Alternative combinations of related work experience and education may be considered, such as 8 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to develop and establish professional working relationships with other Department staff and FHWA.
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations.
• Conduct advanced research and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison with FHWA on federal-aid programming activities.
• Manage the development, implementation, and administration of the Federal Aid Highway Program.
• Analyze and interpret transportation funding legislation and regulations.
• Identify and resolve conflicting issues related to federal funding.
• Establish project/program eligibility criteria.
• Provide guidance to Department personnel on federal funding and project delivery.

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance.
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available.
• 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 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree