Highway Division Manager - Program Management

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

1d•$53 - $83

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking an accomplished professional to oversee and manage our Program Management Division. If you are a strong leader with the ability to inspire and develop a motivated and hardworking team of professionals performing important work that is shaping the future of transportation in Nebraska, this position may be a great fit for you! At NDOT, we provide the best possible transportation system for the movement of people and goods that promotes safety, mobility, and economic growth which enhances the quality of life for all Nebraskans. Our culture is vibrant, and teammates feel valued as individuals and as part of our team. Pay range for this opportunity is $53.285 - $82.591 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, Engineering or related field, AND two years of highly advanced, progressively responsible supervisory experience.
Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
Valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Limited travel with occasional overnight stays may be required.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Proven ability to build relationships, trust, rapport, impact, influence, and collaboration at all levels of an organization, thereby leveraging resources and attaining maximum productivity.
Excellent communications skills (verbal, written and presentation).

Nice To Haves

Progressively responsible experience supervising, leading, and managing complex Transportation Industry Initiatives with internal subject matter experts and external stakeholders or regulators.
Ten or more years of experience in transportation construction project delivery, fund management or program development.
Experience connecting and integrating strategy across multiple teams.
Knowledge of: Department of Transportation’s mission, goals, priorities, policies, rules, programs and services; organizational structures, functions, policies, procedures, communication channels, and objectives as they relate to Program Management Division; federal and state laws/statutes related to the Department of Transportation and Program Management Division; personnel administration including the intricacies of EEO, ADA, union contract/rules and regulations administrator; government relations.
Ability to: effectively plan and organize functions and work assignments to meet division objectives; develop strategic plans and work plans; develop and apply policies, procedures and processes; understand and support management goals; identify and analyze organizational and operational problems and develop and implement timely and economical solutions; meet and relate to diverse groups of people; exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in critical and/or unexpected situations; effectively motivate, develop and utilize division staff members; interpret and disseminate information; formulate plans and programs and evaluate their effectiveness; establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials, other agency personnel and the public.
Skill in: organization of division program planning; evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of Program Management Division; negotiating and communicating with other entities, including federal, state and local officials, other divisions in the agency and the public.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, vision, and direction to Division teammates.
Plan, assign, train, and direct the work activities of the Division’s management and assigned staff work goals and ensure consistent application of administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
Monitor status of Division's essential functions and report to Administration.
Resolve problems not covered by established policies, procedures, and/or precedents.
Report on program accomplishments and justify critical and far-reaching program changes.
Provide input on new or revised legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Communicate and collaborate with agency head, deputy directors and other NDOT divisions and districts, FHWA and local agencies regarding status of construction project delivery, cash flow management and state and federal program budgets.
Communicate and coordinate with OCIO to manage and maintain access to NDOT mission-critical Project Management system and data.
Ensure Federal and State construction funds are used efficiently and effectively.
Lead the development of the NDOT Construction Program.
Provide technical expertise on all matters pertaining to the Division's processes for programming, scheduling, delivery, adherence to regulations, standards, funding, and permitting requirements.
Stay knowledgeable of trends and current developments relating to NDOT policies and operations.
Ensure that all other delivery divisions are providing their support activities and packages for a complete construction letting contract.
Lead Agency coordination of any Federal Emergency Relief program when declared by the President or Governor.
Initiate and schedule any construction projects necessary to make repairs resulting from emergency declarations.
Work closely with local/state/federal agencies, leadership, teammates, and colleagues to help drive NDOT initiatives and projects.
Develop and coordinate the Division's budgets.
Maintain the NDOT/FHWA Stewardship Agreement.
Lead Risk Base Project (RBP) guidelines and program development with FHWA.
Support the Development of the Annual 20 Year Needs assessment and manage the reporting of the Build Nebraska Act/Transportation Innovation Act.
Actively participate in internal and external professional activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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