Utility Engineering Supervisor

State of Montana•Helena, MT

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Utility Engineering Supervisor. This position serves as the Utility Engineering Supervisor for the Right of Way Bureau and coordinates with other Department sections, Utility Companies and technical workgroups to ensure consistent and cohesive application of complex theories, methods, tools, and technologies as they relate to the utility relocation program. For a full job description, please contact Morgan Stibi at [email protected]. Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include: 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 For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website\: https ://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Requirements

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Finance or a related field.
This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in Utilities, Right of Way, or an Engineering field.
This position requires a minimum of 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.
This position requires extensive knowledge of the following\: highway engineering, utility design and construction methods, applications of Road Construction plans, Right-of-Way plans and Cross-sections; state and federal regulations pertaining to utility placement and relocation; right-of-way acquisition; project management; contract administration and claims management; environmental issues and regulations as they apply to road construction and utility relocation projects; and state personnel procedures and policies, personnel management practices and techniques.
This position requires skill in directing, organizing, and coordinating multiple staff and projects; examining, interpreting, and translating technical/legal information to broad audiences, standard office software applications, analyzing and interpreting statistical information, and written and verbal communications.
This position requires the ability to develop effective techniques and procedures to achieve goals and objectives; to provide clear directions, technical assistance, and guidance to team members to ensure effective operations and project activities, etc.
A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date.
Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.
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.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

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