Transportation Manager/Engineering Manager

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Paid holidays

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Manager/Engineering Manager IV to lead environmental program delivery, supervise staff, and ensure project completion. This role is based in OKC and oversees capital programs with strong regulatory coordination.

You will coordinate with federal and state regulators, manage budgets, and guide engineers and professionals to meet safety and compliance standards across ODOT facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Experience managing transportation programs.
• Ability to coordinate with federal and state regulators.

Responsibilities

• Selects, develops, trains, and motivates subordinate staff to ensure 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 consistently 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 the agency's 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.
• Represents the department in consultation with federal and state regulatory officials with jurisdiction over environmental compliance.
• Manages a staff of permanent and contract employed environmental professionals who specialize in various fields of environmental study required for ODOT compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Project planning

Job description

Transportation Manager/Engineering Manager

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Chief Engineer - Project Delivery

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

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/Engineering Manager IV

Department : Environmental Programs Division

Division : 9

Reports to : Director of Project Delivery

Location : 200 NE 21st Street, OKC, OK 73105

This is an Executive Service 5% position

The Environmental Programs Division Manager/Engineer oversees the completion of environmental activities, permitting, studies, and documentation to deliver capital programs throughout the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). This role also consults with federal and state regulatory partners and stakeholders and ensures compliance with environmental regulations throughout construction and for ODOT owned facilities statewide.

Division Manager (TM IV):

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are responsible for performing transportation management duties at various levels. 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

• 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 consistently 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 the agency's 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.
• Represents the department in consultation with federal and state regulatory officials with jurisdiction over environmental compliance.
• Manages a staff of permanent and contract employed environmental professionals who specialize in various fields of environmental study required for ODOT compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.

Level Descriptor

At this level, incumbents are responsible for performing administrative and managerial work and for the organization and direction of all operations within a division. Incumbents will coordinate all work of the division with other phases of the agency operations and appropriate federal agencies and programs, and will plan and direct activities of the division through a staff of pers