TheMontana Department of Transportation (MDT)is recruiting for a/Seasonal Data Collection Aide/. This position serves as a Seasonal Data Collection Aide for the Pavement Management Unit of the MDT Geotechnical and Pavement Bureau. The position assists the Road Profile Analyst to complete statewide pavement data collections. Extensive, overnight travel is required. Duties include making travel arrangements, monitoring vehicle and pavement data collection systems, conducting quality control assessments, driving, and other duties as assigned. As a member of a team, this position serves an integral role in determining the severity and extent of pavement distresses on Montana’s highways, which provides information needed for pavement management and engineering activities. The position reports to the Pavement Management Supervisor. For a full job description, please contactElizabeth Otte at [email protected] 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) * 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 forPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness * Benefits apply on first day of employment 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 high school diploma or equivalent. * This position requires a minimum of 1 year of job-related work experience. * A valid Montana Driver’s License is required. * Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 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: * Knowledge: This position requires knowledge of the procedures and sources of information related to identifying pavement distress types; computerized relational databases; mathematical calculations; safety and traffic control protocols and procedures; geography of the State of Montana; expense policies and procedures; the operation, tape measures, width gauges, and distance measuring instruments; and knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance. * Skills: This position requires skill in the use and operation of computers with multiple windows and software; measurement instruments of all types; operating field equipment and software; reading and interpreting maps; and effective communication in a team environment. Required Application Materials: * A resume detailing your qualifications and work history. * 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 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. *Title: *Seasonal Data Collection Aide Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24140139