Job Description

Program Support Specialist

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Position Title: Program Support Specialist

The

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT)

is recruiting for a Program Support Specialist. Responsible for managing various functions of the application process for the Entry Level Driver's Training (ELDT) program. Works with the Maintenance Trainer to ensure customers are receiving support and resources to complete the ELDT program. This position will manage the front desk work assignments through coordination with the section manager. Provides program and project support as needed to the Maintenance Division. Assists with front desk coverage from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reports to the Budget Manager/DES Coordinator and does not directly supervise others.


For a full job description, please contact Tom 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) 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 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:

2 years of related experience in an office environment. Alternative combinations of related experience or education may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to effectively organize workload and prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities to meet established deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of processes. Understand policies and procedures and apply them appropriately.

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.

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: $

25.99 - 25.99 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

:

No

Primary Location

:

Helena

Agency

:

Department of Transportation

Union

:

Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

:

Dec 16, 2025, 11:37:25 AM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

: Dec 25, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

:

None

Contact Name

:

Thomas Skoog |

Contact Email

:

tskoog@mt.gov |

Contact Phone

:

406-475-0709