Permanent Seasonal Dispatcher

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Permanent Seasonal Dispatcher.  The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Transportation Management Center (TMC) dispatcher provides Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Chiefs Superintendents, other MDT staff, Federal agencies, National Weather Service, Disaster and Emergency Services, and law enforcement communications services for MDT, the traveling public, and numerous other state agencies. These dispatch positions staff the TMC 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and provide the emergency communication services required to provide public safety.

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

Required Education and Experience:

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalency. No previous work experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to operate a computer terminal and peripheral equipment: multi-line phone system, and two-way radios.

Disseminate information accurately and precisely in person, by radio, by phone, and via RRS.

Document information accurately being reported by phone, radio, in person, and by other technology.

Other Information

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

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.