Director, Public Transit & Rail Strategy

Oregon Department of Transportation; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

11 paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation seeks a seasoned leader to serve as Public Transportation Office Director, guiding statewide transit and passenger rail strategies. You will oversee federal and state funding, ensure regulatory compliance and shape policy through executive collaboration and strategic governance.

This role drives budget priorities, staffing development and cross-divisional initiatives, with hybrid work options and a requirement for in-office presence weekly.

Qualifications

• Five years of management experience in business operations.
• OR two years of management experience in business operations and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Driving is an essential function; valid U.S. driver license required and driving record acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Direct statewide transit and passenger rail strategy and operations.
• Oversee statewide program, grant, contract and regulatory compliance.
• Direct transportation funding and investment decisions.
• Establish office goals, priorities and strategic direction.
• Manage hiring, development and performance management of staff.
• Develop and present biennial budget priorities and funding requests.
• Represent the Public Transportation Office in agency executive meetings and policy discussions.
• Coordinate cross-divisional collaboration on major transportation initiatives.
• Serve as liaison to executives, legislators and the Transportation Commission.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships to advance multimodal transportation priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The Oregon Department of Transportation seeks a seasoned leader to serve as Public Transportation Office Director, guiding statewide transit and passenger rail strategies. You will oversee federal and state funding, ensure regulatory compliance and shape policy through executive collaboration and strategic governance.

This role drives budget priorities, staffing development and cross-divisional initiatives, with hybrid work options and a requirement for in-office presence weekly.