Transportation Management Center (TMC) Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Transportation Management Center Supervisor. The Transportation Management Center (TMC) Supervisor is responsible for the program development, implementation, maintenance, administration, and analysis of the travel information program; including all related computer and communications systems. The TMC Supervisor is responsible for operation of the Transportation Management Center, including effective presentation of travel information for the public and MDT. This position is responsible for the program’s direction and vision which requires knowledge of the disparate systems associated with the Travel Information Program (RWIS, VMS, RRS), how they currently interact, and how technologies and customer needs are evolving and the impact of those changes on Travel Information Program systems. Develops training programs and provides technical support for the TMC, headquarters and field staff; and is responsible for research and development of related manuals, policies and procedures. The position is required to be readily available for overtime and on-call status during times of severe weather, construction and/or natural disasters. The position reports to the Travel Information Program & Emergency Manager and supervises the permanent and seasonal employees in the Transportation Management Center.

For a full job description, please contact Thomas Skoog at tskoog@mt.gov

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• 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)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Communications, Business, English, Math or a related field.
• 2 years of related experience and 1 year of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Experience working in a transportation management center is preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• This position requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of program administration, communications, public relations, and computers. The position also requires knowledge of technical writing, computer system development and maintenance processes, contract administration, governmental budgeting and accounting, adult education and training methods and techniques, project management, research and analysis methods, and public transportation, safety, and technology issues at the State and federal levels.
• The position requires skill in the use of various office software applications (e.g., word processing, database, presentation, etc.); operation and development of specialized computer database systems; written and verbal communication; project management; identifying and assessing public information needs; managing multiple tasks and workflow; project management; responding appropriately to trouble calls; systematically and methodically isolating problems, either personally correcting problems or coordinating events to correct the problem; communicating well with people of varied technical levels; working with computer systems; working to determine problems and solutions for computer system issues; and explaining complicated data to individuals of varied technical levels.
  
  

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 above.
  
  

Other Information

• 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.
• 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.