Procurement Section Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Procurement Section Supervisor. This position develops and administers agency-wide procurement, contract administration and related business processes for the MDT Procurement Section, which holds significant authority exercised across a variety of complex procurements. Responsibilities include developing and administering procurement and contract administration plans, policies, business processes and systems. Responsible for managing compliance, solicitation, and contract administration activities. This position reports to the MDT Accounting Services Bureau Chief and supervises 5 employees. This position is the Agency Procurement Officer for MDT and works closely with the State Procurement Bureau at DOA to implement enterprise procurement policies within the agency.

For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at agereg@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
• 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

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.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, or related field. *4 years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 4 years of experience in accounting, contract administration, purchasing, project management, or a related field.
• 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.
• Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered. Such as 8 years of related experience
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of procurement, contract administration, accounting, budgeting and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of policies, laws and regulations related to procurement.
• Ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
  
  

Other Information

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.