Maintenance Division Administrator

State of Montana • Helena, MT

167d • $130,994 - $130,994 • Remote

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Maintenance Division Administrator in Helena. This position is responsible for administering the Maintenance Division and Maintenance functions throughout the state. Provides executive analysis, oversight and direction to statewide maintenance activities; represents the agency and Maintenance Division to governmental and legislative bodies, industry organizations, the media, and the public. Responsible for the development, allocation, monitoring, and managing resources of the Maintenance Program. This position reports to the Asset Strategy, Operations & Maintenance Operations Manager and directly manages 5 employees in the Helena office and 10 Maintenance Chiefs throughout the state. This position is also responsible for indirect oversight of approximately 750 Maintenance employees located throughout the state.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, related engineering field, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in highway construction, preconstruction, materials, or maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• Combinations of related work experience and education may be considered, such as 12 years of related experience and 5 years of supervisory.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of public administration, highway construction, pre-construction, equipment and materials, engineering and the legislative process.
• Knowledge of issues regarding the state and their impacts on maintenance operations.
• Skills in planning, program administration, budgeting, negotiation and persuasion.
• Skills in motivating and communicating with a variety of personnel; in leadership, executive management, program planning and implementation, negotiation and mediation, and data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Maintenance Division and Maintenance functions throughout the state.
• Provide executive analysis, oversight, and direction to statewide maintenance activities.
• Represent the agency and Maintenance Division to governmental and legislative bodies, industry organizations, the media, and the public.
• Develop, allocate, monitor, and manage resources of the Maintenance Program.
• Directly manage 5 employees in the Helena office and 10 Maintenance Chiefs throughout the state.
• Provide indirect oversight of approximately 750 Maintenance employees located throughout the state.

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 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
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree