Role OverviewThe 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.
What You Will Do
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.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This position requires a strong understanding of Project Development & Delivery goals project planning processes, research methods, and analytical techniques, as well as knowledge of state, federal, AASHTO, and FHWA requirements and standards.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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