The role: You will manage the newly-created Innovative Mobility Program (IMP), which aims to improve equitable access to public transportation, reduce the number of trips Oregonians make by car, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You will forge relationships with community organizations that serve historically excluded groups. You will design and administer a $20 million dollar program that awards grants and contracts for projects that enhance equitable and sustainable mobility. You will work closely with community organizations and other partners to build their expertise in the requirements to manage their projects and funding.
If this position sounds like a match for you, take a look at our similar posting for the Transportation Options Manager (REQ-104018)!
We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.
A day in the life:
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Act as liaison between IMP and community organizations to ensure equity goals and community needs are centered in IMP development.
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Strategize investment priorities to achieve equity and climate goals.
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Evaluate data to identify areas for improvement in mobility for all Oregonians.
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Develop policies and grant agreement language.
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Communicate and participate with partners regularly on innovative mobility topics.
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Align IMP programs with complementary efforts being carried out in other state agencies.
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Build partnerships with local, regional, State and Tribal government agencies.
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Create metrics and gather data to measure progress of goals.
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Assess needs, gaps and barriers to Oregonians’ access to safe and affordable transportation.
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Provide assistance to grant applicants to build their expertise regarding the IMP and funding opportunities.
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Assist grant recipients in tracking their programs and meeting the reporting requirements for state and federal funds.
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To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What we need:
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Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
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A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.
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Excellent communication skills and experience in stakeholder/community-based organization coordination and management.
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Experience with grant and contract writing, negotiation and management.
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Managing program and projects: executing tasks independently, acting as project manager, evaluation of project/program effectiveness
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Experience or education in policy, planning or public affairs communications.
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Knowledge of multimodal transportation options including shared and active transportation modes.
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Understanding of equity and the ability to apply an equity and climate lens to all areas of work.
How to apply:
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Before applying, click here to visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process.
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Complete the following required steps:
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Attach a resume. Your resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to attach a document.
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Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.
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Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
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Please address your cover letter to hiring manager, Jennifer Sellers.
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Generic cover letters and/or cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
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If you are an external applicant, you must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/CV’ section of the application.
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Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
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After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
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If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.