Public Transportation Office Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) in Salem seeks an experienced Public Transportation Office Director to lead statewide transit and passenger rail strategy and operations. This role directs programs, grants, contracts, and regulatory compliance, while guiding funding decisions and staff development.

You will present biennial budgets, collaborate with executives and legislators, and build partnerships to advance multimodal priorities across the state.

Qualifications

• Five years of management experience in business operations.
• Two years of management experience in business operations and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

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

Management experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title and Salary

Public Transportation Office Director

Salary Range: $9,604 - $14,856

Location and Travel

Oregon Department of Transportation, Policy, Analysis & Data Division - Public Transportation Office, Salem.

Work is performed in an office environment with hybrid work options available; in-person work in the office is required at least once per week. Frequent statewide travel and occasional interstate travel to attend meetings is required, with some trips requiring overnight stays. May need to be available for emergency situations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays.

Key Responsibilities

A day in the life: 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.

What’s in it for you

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid leave
• and so much more

Key Qualifications

• Five years of management experience in business operations
• Two years of management experience in business operations and a bachelor’s degree in a related field

Special Qualifications

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. 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.

What we’d like to see

• Proven ability to foster a supportive, inclusive and high-performing team culture by establishing and executing a vision, empowering staff to do their best work and through open communication.
• Knowledge of transportation, public transit, rail or related mobility systems and challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to build alignment, foster collaboration and lead across diverse teams, organizations and partners to achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex programs, policies and organizational systems to identify critical interdependencies and execute coordinated processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex funding programs, including compliance with regulatory requirements, resource allocation, performance monitoring and financial accountability.

Eligibility and Compliance

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, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Company Culture

We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Public transportation director, active transportation Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between.

Oregon 'flies with her own wings.'