Transportation Manager

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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 combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.
• Knowledge of technical engineering practices and principles.
• Knowledge of management principles.
• Knowledge of engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of right-of-way activities.
• Knowledge of all aspects of field roadway construction.
• Knowledge of highway contracts administration.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of transportation systems and planning principles.
• Ability to design and implement construction plans.
• Ability to organize projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to collect and organize data.
• Ability to conduct inspections.
• Ability to direct the activities of a transportation branch.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certified General Appraiser or Licensed Real Estate Appraiser preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervise and coordinate appraisal staff responsible for Appraisal responsibilities with ODOT Right-of-Way projects.
• Manage all aspects of appraisal and review appraisal activities, ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act).
• Coordinate appraisal contracting, assignments, schedules, deliverables, and project requirements.
• Review and evaluate appraisals and review appraisals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards.
• Develop and monitor project cost estimates, schedules, and appraisal-related expenditures.
• Apply relevant policies, procedures, personnel functions, training requirements, and project management practices to appraisal operations.
• Identify appraisal-related issues, develop solutions, and communicate problems or recommendations.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure appraisal activities are completed within established schedules.
• Provide oversight and guidance to appraisal personnel to ensure consistent and efficient project delivery.
• Coordinate with internal staff, consultants, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely completion of appraisal and Right-of-Way activities.

Benefits

• Annual benefit allowances
• 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
• EAP & wellness program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan
• 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
• 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
• Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager