License Permit Technician

Job Description – License Permit Technician 1 )

Position Title:

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Licensing and Permit Technician
. This position completes and ensures standard, professional assignments based on multiple licensing and permitting requirements. This position analyzes licensing and permitting issues based on data and information from multiple sources to include customers, peers, management and others.

This position is part of a career ladder.

Contact Name:
Thomas Skoog | Contact Email: tskoog | Contact Phone:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• 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 work week
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

Experience in a field directly involving motor vehicle permitting and licensing is preferred.

A minimum of one (1) year of experience in an occupation which requires communication skills and direct customer service is also required.

Any licensing or permitting experience, business, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience which also requires public contact and customer assistance deemed acceptable to the selection committee may substitute for experience requirements on a year-for-year basis.

• Extensive knowledge of Montana and Federal commercial motor carrier law and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of personal computer operations.
• Extensive knowledge of State of Montana and Department of Transportation software applications and accounting procedures.

Required Application Materials:
Resume. 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 above.

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. 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 .

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.

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

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.

Salary: $22.28 - $22.28 per hour. 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.

Helena Agency:
Department of Transportation. Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees.

Posting Date:
Dec 31, 2025, 8:44:37 PM. Closing Date:
Jan 16, 2026, 6:59:00 AM.