The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Survey Project Manager. The Survey Project Manager is a senior professional land surveyor (PLS) for the MDT’s Photogrammetry and Survey Section.  This position is responsible for:

·         developing, implementing and maintaining special statewide survey subprograms and statewide land survey methods

·          planning and performing professional survey work

·          coordinating survey review and approval for quality control purposes

·          developing and overseeing training for field survey crews; and directing and coordinating the operation and maintenance of survey equipment.                           

For a full job description, please contact Angela Murolo at amurolo@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 (if applicable to position)

·         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

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in land surveying or geomatics or related field.

·        This position requires a minimum of six years’ experience, two of which must be progressively responsible professional land survey experience including experience with full project oversight.

Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include:  Requires Montana Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.

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.