Business Program Specialist (DBE/SBE)

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Education, Social Sciences or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in program management or a related field.
• Alternative Combinations of related experience and education may be considered, such as 6 years of related experience.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others from varying backgrounds will understand. 
• Skills in public speaking, adult training methods and collaboration and facilitation

Required Application Materials:

• 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.

Other Information

The successful candidate must pass a name-based background investigation as a condition of employment. 

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. 

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.  

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.