This first review of applications will be June 27, 2024.Please submit the following required documents on theState of Montana Careerswebsite: * Resume -Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position. * * For a complete job description, please emailopi.careers@mt.gov * * This position is eligible for full-time telework within the State of Montana* * * *Why you would enjoy working here;Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000 students pre-K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400 school districts, 16,000 educational professionals, and 3,000 adult learners. * * * _Benefits of working for OPI:_ · Work/life balance · Family friendly · Dedicated and caring colleagues · Health coverage · Retirement plans · Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year) · Opportunities and room for professional growth · Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. *_Job Overview:_ This position is Director of Traffic Education (TE) and is responsible for novice driver education delivered in public schools and advanced driver education delivered by the traffic education unit. This position requires the ability to analyze fiscal resources and make decisions relating to relative costs and the benefits of potential actions, development of strategic plans and resource allocation, coordinating people and resources to best meet local and statewide needs. Efforts to improve traffic safety and reduce crashes rely on driver education to provide the foundation for students to develop the knowledge and skills to become safe, competent drivers. Duties include program development, administration and implementation, staff management, and other duties in support of the OPI mission and Division goals and objectives. This position also acts as the state's expert on traffic safety education and exercises authority and leadership statewide under applicable laws, rules and regulations to the education community, other agencies and the citizens of Montana within broad policy guidance and direction established by the Office of Public Instruction. __ _ _ _Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):_ · Knowledge of personnel management practices and techniques._ · Knowledge of methods to create, implement and assess work plans._ · Knowledge of the structure of state and local government._ · Knowledge of the budget process._ · Knowledge of state and federal laws and guidance related to grant administration._ · Skills in supervising staff with different levels of responsibility_ · Knowledge of motivation and supervision._ · Skill in representing the agency and division as a good partner with intra-and inter agency groups._ · Ability to communicate in a professional and effective manner._ · Ability to plan, gather information, organize, and solve problems._ · Ability to exercise good judgment._ · Ability to balance multiple tasks while demonstrating accuracy, attention to detail and perseverance._ _Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience_): · Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, or related field. · Three years’ experience in education, Public Administration, or related field. · Other combinations of education and experience will be consideration on a case-by-case basis. _Does this sound like you?_ Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation.When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. OPI is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is in the TRS retirement system. This includes the statutory $1.50 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2024. *Title: *Director of Traffic Ed. (00052) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24141785 Other Locations: Kalispell, Bozeman, Billings, Butte, Missoula, Great Falls