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Division Materials Lab Supervisor - ( 26142443 ) The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting an Area Lab Supervisor for the Missoula Lab. The Area Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for managing materials operations and activities throughout the phases of highway construction projects. The position serves as the Area's authority in materials standards, sampling, testing, and application and is expected to coordinate with the District Materials Supervisor and Materials Bureau to ensure consistency and compliance of independent judgments and decisions in the field. Duties include managing major materials projects, including project budgets, timelines, resource allocations, and procedures; administering the Area Materials Laboratory to ensure effective operations, compliance with standards and regulations, and the accuracy and integrity of sampling, testing, and results analysis; and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The incumbent reports to the District Materials Supervisor and directly or indirectly supervises 2-4 FTE, based on division office. For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Shannon Carter or scarter@mt.gov.

Required Application Materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter detailing your experience.

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 accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed above.

Required Education and Experience:

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to two years of technical training or course work at college or technical institution.
• This position requires a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in construction lab testing or highway construction, including a minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
• Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: n/a

Alternative Qualifications:

Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• This position requires extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of materials standards; inspection, sampling, testing, and analysis techniques, physical sciences; properties and characteristics of a variety of materials; project development, management, and budgeting methods; new and established sampling and laboratory testing protocols and procedures; state, federal, AASHTO, FHWA, and ASTM testing standards, procedures, and project specifications; methods and techniques of highway construction; extensive knowledge of various site-specific characteristics and their potential effects on construction projects (e.

g., soils, temperature, weather conditions, gradations, segregation, stability, flows, additives, absorption rates, etc.); operations of various hot plants (e.g., drum dryers, batch plants, etc.); safety practices and procedures; and contract law and claims management. Other Information 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. 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. 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. MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov

Applicant Pool Statement :

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment :

Not Applicable Salary:

$ 34.08 - 34.08

Hourly Telework Eligibility :

Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility :

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings :

1

Employee Status :

Regular Schedule :

Full-Time Job Type :

Standard Shift :

Day Job Travel :

Yes, 10 % of the

Time Primary Location :

Missoula Agency :

Department of Transportation Union :

000 -

None Posting Date :

Sep 28, 2026, 9:21:09 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Oct 12, 2026, 11:59:00

PM Required Application Materials :

Cover Letter, Resume Contact Name :

Shannon Carter |

Contact Email :

scarter@mt.gov |

Contact Phone :

406-214-2945 Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.