Transportation Safety Office Director

State of Oregon

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About The Position

Business Operations Manager 3 – Transportation Safety Office Director Oregon Department of Transportation Policy, Data and Analysis Division Transportation Safety Office Salem The role: Interested in making a real difference and saving lives? Come be our transportation safety office director in the ODOT Transportation Safety Office. The Director of this Office will lead and support transportation safety efforts across the Agency and statewide. In this role, you will be responsible for safety education and outreach efforts and distribute funds to local governments, law enforcement and others to reduce fatalities and serious injuries. Apply today to help us make Oregon’s roads and multimodal system safer. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. A day in the life: Lead and direct the Transportation Safety Office. Align statewide transportation safety efforts across the Department, with other state agencies, and local jurisdictions. Determine the allocation of safety grants and direction of safety programs that best reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries. Manage up to 21 staff, including a supervisory manager and program managers, by making assignments, evaluating performance and ensuring accountability for safety outcomes central to ODOT's mission. Implement and monitor plans and budgets to meet safety goals and performance measures of the Transportation Safety Office and Agency. Oversee the development and implementation of the Triennial Highway Safety Plan, ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation and Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requirements. Directly oversee all safety education, training and outreach programs. Represent ODOT as the primary safety contact to Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and on state and federal workgroups and committees. May require driving and occasional travel in and out of state. Work is performed in office one to two days a week in a typical office environment with hybrid work. To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected]. What’s in it for you: Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer. Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications!

Requirements

Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience in business operations; OR four years of related experience in business operations and bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US 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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience complying with federal and state rules and regulations that govern investments and programs.
Proven experience in initiating or enhancing processes for grant program management.
Demonstrated experience in the field of transportation and transportation safety.
Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external partners or cross-functional teams to achieve collective goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills shown through concise, audience-appropriate materials and partnership examples.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the Transportation Safety Office.
Align statewide transportation safety efforts across the Department, with other state agencies, and local jurisdictions.
Determine the allocation of safety grants and direction of safety programs that best reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries.
Manage up to 21 staff, including a supervisory manager and program managers, by making assignments, evaluating performance and ensuring accountability for safety outcomes central to ODOT's mission.
Implement and monitor plans and budgets to meet safety goals and performance measures of the Transportation Safety Office and Agency.
Oversee the development and implementation of the Triennial Highway Safety Plan, ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation and Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requirements.
Directly oversee all safety education, training and outreach programs.
Represent ODOT as the primary safety contact to Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and on state and federal workgroups and committees.
May require driving and occasional travel in and out of state.