Geotech and Pavement Bureau Chief

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The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Geotech & Pavement Bureau Chief. The Geotech & Pavement Bureau Chief oversees the Bureau’s Geotechnical, Pavement Analysis, and Field Investigation sections and provides leadership and administrative management for all geotechnical and pavement engineering functions. The position directs subsurface investigation activities, laboratory testing, and engineering analysis and design. Key responsibilities include establishing project guidelines, procedures, and technical parameters;

planning and supervising investigation, sampling, and analytical work; and providing advanced technical assistance to internal staff, consultants, and external agencies involved in road construction projects.

The Bureau Chief also develops and maintains agency policies and procedures for geotechnical engineering and pavement design strategies, serves as the primary point of contact for related technical inquiries, and acts as a liaison with the MDT Pavement Management Section to support statewide pavement condition assessment and data‑collection efforts. This position reports to the Statewide Project Delivery Engineer and directly supervises 5 employees.

For a full job description, please contact Morgan Stibi at mstibi.

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
• 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
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, or other closely related field
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in geotechnical subsurface investigations, engineering analysis, and design
• 3 years of supervision experience
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of the concepts and theories of geotechnical engineering, geology, mathematics, the physical sciences
• Strong understanding of Project Development & Delivery goals project planning processes, research methods, and analytical techniques
• Knowledge of state, federal, AASHTO, and FHWA requirements and standards; project specifications; the Montana Geotechnical, Surfacing Design, Materials and Construction manuals
• Skill in reading and interpreting complex plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Ability to plan and manage numerous phases of multiple projects

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 .
• 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.
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