Transportation Manager

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Transportation in Oklahoma City seeks a Transportation Manager in the Right-of-Way division to oversee planning, design and delivery of transportation projects. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with public officials to ensure timely completion of initiatives.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and several years in transportation, with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation-related field is required.
• 3+ years of transportation-related experience with 1+ year of supervisory experience recommended.
• Exempt supervisory role within a state transportation agency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, train, and motivate subordinate staff.
• Plan, organize, and manage unit work to meet agency requirements.
• Direct activities within Right of Way or Transportation sections.
• Develop and administer transportation programs within budget constraints.
• Manage budgets and ensure expenses align with approved plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Transportation management

Public liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation

Job description

Job Posting Title

Transportation Manager

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Chief Engineer - Project Delivery - Right-of-Way

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$98,500

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

Annual Benefit Allowance:

The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

Comprehensive Insurance Plans:

The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Retirement Savings Plans:

Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan : available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.

Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.

Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.

OPERS Defined Benefit Plan : available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.

Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):

15 days accrued annually during the first 1-5 years of service.

18 days accrued annually for 5-10 years of service.

20 days accrued annually for 10-20 years of service.

25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.

Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year

Paid Holidays:

11 paid holidays per year

Longevity Pay:

Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Job Description

Position Title: Transportation Manager

Department: Right of Way

Division: 9

Report to: Assistant Chief of Right-of-Way and Utilities

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: 200 NE 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are responsible for performing various levels of transportation management duties. This may include supervision of a staff of professional, technical and support personnel involved in planning, construction, design, right-of-way or aerial survey activities, or maintenance of various types of transportation systems.

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

Selects, develops, trains, and motivates subordinate staff to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services and on-time performance for the agency or unit supported.

Plans, organizes and manages the work of subordinate staff in the assigned unit to ensure that the work is accomplished consistent with agency requirements.

Directs activities of all or part of an agency's responsibility; e.g., section, branch, division, etc.

Develops, conducts, or administers a transportation program within an agency in accordance with agencies' policies, priorities and budget constraints.

Manages and/or develops budgets for an assigned unit including operating requirements and equipment and material purchases and ensures that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget.

Represents the department in contacts with the general public and public officials, answering questions and resolving complaints.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

At this level incumbents are responsible for performing supervisory or advanced transportation management work. Incumbents may serve as a resident transportation manager or may direct a transportation branch within the Department of Transportation or Oklahoma Transportation Authority

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and three years of experience in transportation related work plus one additional year of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combinatio