What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Materials Lab Supervisor - Havre position at Montana Department of Transportation?
Area Materials Lab Supervisor
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Area Materials Lab Supervisor in the Great Falls District. The Area Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for managing materials operations and activities throughout the phases of highway construction projects.The position serves as the Area's authority in materials standards, sampling, testing, and application and is expected to coordinate with the District Materials Supervisor and Materials Bureau to ensure the consistency and compliance of independent judgments and decisions in the field.Duties include managing major materials projects, including project budgets, timelines, resource allocations, and procedures; administering the Area Materials Laboratory to ensure effective operations, compliance with standards and regulations, and the accuracy and integrity of sampling, testing, and results analysis; and performing a variety of other duties as assigned.The incumbent reports to the District Materials Supervisor and directly or indirectly supervises 2-4 FTE, based on division office.
For a full job description, please contact Sarah Peterson at sjpeterson@mt.gov .
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
Required Education And Experience
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to two years of technical training or course work at a college or technical institution.
This position requires a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in construction lab testing or highway construction, including a minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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. (if applicable)
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.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Area Materials Lab Supervisor in the Great Falls District. The Area Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for managing materials operations and activities throughout the phases of highway construction projects.The position serves as the Area's authority in materials standards, sampling, testing, and application and is expected to coordinate with the District Materials Supervisor and Materials Bureau to ensure the consistency and compliance of independent judgments and decisions in the field.Duties include managing major materials projects, including project budgets, timelines, resource allocations, and procedures; administering the Area Materials Laboratory to ensure effective operations, compliance with standards and regulations, and the accuracy and integrity of sampling, testing, and results analysis; and performing a variety of other duties as assigned.The incumbent reports to the District Materials Supervisor and directly or indirectly supervises 2-4 FTE, based on division office.
For a full job description, please contact Sarah Peterson at sjpeterson@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
Required Education And Experience
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to two years of technical training or course work at a college or technical institution.
This position requires a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in construction lab testing or highway construction, including a minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of materials standards.
- Project development, management, and budgeting methods.
- State, federal, AASHTO, FHWA, and ASTM testing standards, procedures, and project specifications.
- Progressively responsible knowledge of specialized sampling and testing equipment, software, and other technologies.
- Directing, organizing, and coordinating multiple staff and projects, complex sampling and testing procedures, and a variety of equipment.
- Operating a variety of sampling and testing equipment (e.g., coring machines, auger trucks, laser profiler, gyratory compaction device, nuclear gauges).
- Use of standard office software applications (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, scheduling, geo systems (proctors) etc.) in the performance of laboratory management, supervisory, and training duties.
- 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.
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. (if applicable)
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.