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.

For a full job description, please contact Elizabeth Otte at eotte@mt.gov

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

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

Required Education and Experience:

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance, Project Management, or a related field.

• This position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in Utilities, Right of Way, an Engineering field, Project Management and/or Business Analysis experience.

• Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: N/A

• Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

• This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• This position requires thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of highway engineering; mathematics; utility design and construction; read and interpret MDT construction and utility staking plans, state and federal regulations pertaining to broadband, wireless, and pipeline installation and relocation; project management; contract administration and claims management; and environmental issues and regulations as they apply to road construction and utility/facility projects.

• The position requires skills in the operation of a personal computer, office software and specialized system applications, and standard office equipment; mathematical analysis; problem solving techniques; organization, attention to detail, conflict resolution, time management, written and verbal communications; and presentation and negotiation.

• 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 (e.g., word processing, database, etc.), 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; to assesses complex and rapidly changing technological issues and national trends; identify root causes of problems and development of alternative solutions; confidently challenge the status quo by experimenting with new ideas; to accurately apply engineering standards and project requirements to specific circumstances; to evaluate multiple and ambiguous factors to resolve problems; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to create a positive work climate; to work effectively in a high stress and multi-task environment.

• Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities to aid in success of this position include the following:

• Communicating in writing, in person, via MS Teams, Zoom, and over the phone

• Meeting demands for accuracy in all aspects of work

• Meeting inflexible deadlines

• Prioritizing work to meet goals and deadlines

• Communicating engineering concepts to people with varying levels of knowledge and education

• Coordinating with people having different priorities, backgrounds, cultures, etc.

• Interpreting complicated technical papers, manuals, publications, and reports

• Managing stress from the job responsibilities

• Decision making that affects public health and safety

Required Application Materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as "Relevant."

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Other Information

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.