Circuit Rider (Part-Time)

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation seeks a part-time Learning & Development Specialist 2 to act as a Circuit Rider. You will develop and deliver training across Oregon public works agencies, assess needs, and contribute to planning and evaluating training programs.

The role requires statewide travel, a non-regular schedule, and compensation within the published range. Apply by the deadline and coordinate with ODOTRecruitment for more details.

Qualifications

• Five years of work experience designing, planning, and implementing organizational development strategies.
• Five years of work experience designing, planning, and implementing adult education courses, or applying web-based technologies in a blended learning environment.
• A bachelor's degree may substitute for three years of work experience.
• Driving is an essential function; must have a valid US driver license and acceptable driving record.
• Possession of a Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) Certification; or 2,000 hours of verified traffic control tasks and ability to obtain TCS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and deliver training to Oregon public works agencies across the state.
• Evaluate and assess training needs and provide information regarding training issues related to transportation technology.
• Plan short- and long-term training goals and effectiveness; use training evaluation tools and modify programs as needed.
• Represent the Oregon Technology Transfer Center through site visits and local public works events; travel statewide for training.
• Determine customer needs, provide information and technical assistance, and gather feedback; assist in planning and preparation for training events.

Skills

Driver's license

Strong communication

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree substitution

Tools

Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) Certification

Job description

Learning & Development Specialist 2 - Circuit Rider (Part-Time)

Oregon Department of Transportation

Policy, Data and Analysis Division

Research Section - Oregon Technology Transfer (T2) Center

La Grande

Initial Posting Date 08/24/2026

Application Deadline 09/14/2026

Agency Department of Transportation

Salary Range $5,800 - $8,994

Position Type Employee

Position Title Circuit Rider (Part-Time)

The Role

Join our team as a circuit rider, where you will develop, design and deliver training to various Oregon public works agencies across the state. In this role, you will evaluate and assess training needs and provide information regarding training issues related to transportation and transportation technology. You will participate in the planning of short- and long-term training goals and effectiveness, utilize various training evaluation tools and makes necessary modifications and develop new training.

This is a part-time position. The posted salary/pay range for this announcement is based on full-time hours; the salary will be prorated for part-time hours.

Our first application screening is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

This position can be based in either Salem, Portland, Bend, Roseburg, La Grande or any of our area offices.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A Day In The Life

• Continually assess training needs, as well as develop and deliver training courses aimed at training and development of employees and supervisors of local Oregon public works agencies.
• Deliver courses that cover local public works agency training needs in areas of driver and vehicle safety, safe operation of equipment, work zone safety, road and street maintenance practices, incident and emergency management and a range of topics related to road construction, operations and maintenance.
• Evaluate effectiveness of training and training methods.
• Represent the Oregon Technology Transfer Center through site visits to local agency public works offices in Oregon and through attendance and participation in local public works events.
• Determine customer needs, provide information and technical assistance, collect and communicate information on innovations and new technology and gather feedback.
• Participate, planning and preparation for training events.
• Attend Steering Committee meetings of the Oregon Technology Transfer Center.
• Drive to local agency public works offices throughout Oregon for site visits, technical assistance, and training presentations.
• Work in a standard office environment with statewide travel required for training.
• This is a part-time position, which typically works between 50 and 150 hours per month. The position is assigned a “non-regular work schedule”, where the numbers of hours worked on a daily basis and start and stop times vary.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

What's In It For You

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of work experience designing, planning, and implementing organizational development strategies;

OR

• Five years of work experience designing, planning, and implementing adult education courses, or applying web-based technologies in a blended learning environment.

Note: A bachelor's degree in education, organizational psychology, business or public administration, training and development, human resources, organizational behavior, or related field may substitute for three years of the work experience stated above.

Special Qualifications

• Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
• You must possess a Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) Certification;

OR

• Currently have 2,000 hours of verified work in traffic control–related tasks AND the ability to obtain Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) Certification within 6 months of hire.

What We'd Like To See

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Completion of a train-the-trainer class for flagging training is preferred.
• Ability to teach more than three Roads Scholar (Level 1) Classes or any of the Roads Scholar (Level 2) Classes listed here.
• Experience adapting to different learning styles to improve comprehension.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly, simplified and provide specific, constructive feedback.
• Proven experience providing employee or vocational training.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email [e-mail].

Additional Information

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­rmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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