The role:
ODOT is hiring for a Transportation Options Program manager. In this role, you would be responsible for managing the Transportation Options Program. The Transportation Options Program helps connect people with transportation choices – allowing them to bike, walk, roll, take transit, share rides, and telecommute. The Transportation Options Program manager will implement program policies and procedures, manage transportation options grants and consultant contracts; run project solicitation, selection and administer processes and coordinate with other ODOT staff. If you enjoy program management and working with diverse groups of stakeholders, apply today!
If this position sounds like a match for you, take a look at our similar posting for the Innovative Mobility Program Manager (REQ-103921)!
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.
if you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
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Provide program management and direction for the ODOT Transportation Options Program.
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Implement the Transportation Options Plan.
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Manage implementation of work program activities, including executing tasks independently; acting as project manager, monitoring and collaborating on work led by others outside of the unit and evaluating the effectiveness of implementation activities overall.
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Develop and execute transportation option agreements and grants.
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Manage agreements and grants including assuring efforts stay within available budgets, timelines are met, deliverables are sufficient and amendments/adjustments are made as needed.
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Ensure work efforts adhere to federal funding restrictions and program policies and guidelines prior to allocation of funding.
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Manage the overall program budget in coordination with the manager.
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Work is performed in a normal office environment. Some in state travel and overtime may be required.
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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’s in it for you:
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Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon!
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What we need:
Six (6) years of planning experience related to the job.
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A bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field
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Three (3) years of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job.
Note: A master's degree in regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
NOTE: Course work in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography or a related field can substitute for up to two (2) year of the progressively responsible experience. A copy of your transcripts must be attached to your application to receive credit. Use the charts below to convert semester and quarter hours to months.
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.
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Experience with budget creation and management.
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.