Public Transit & Rail Strategy Director (Hybrid)

Oregon Inc; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) seeks a seasoned leader to serve as Public Transportation Office Director in Salem. You will set statewide transit and passenger rail strategy, oversee grant and contract programs, manage staff, and collaborate with the Transportation Commission to advance multimodal priorities.

This role requires strong governance, collaboration, and the ability to align diverse partners around statewide outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five years of management experience in business operations.
• Driving is an essential function; valid U.S. driver license required.
• Ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams and partners.

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 and strategic direction.
• Represent the Public Transportation Office in agency executive meetings.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) seeks a seasoned leader to serve as Public Transportation Office Director in Salem. You will set statewide transit and passenger rail strategy, oversee grant and contract programs, manage staff, and collaborate with the Transportation Commission to advance multimodal priorities.

This role requires strong governance, collaboration, and the ability to align diverse partners around statewide outcomes.