State of Oregon
Join our team as the transit and multimodal **program services manager**! In this pivotal role, you will work closely with a diverse, cross-functional team that includes finance professionals, transit providers and the leadership team of the Public Transportation Division. The primary responsibility of this role will be to manage and implement financial and compliance processes and procedures to enhance and support transit services across the state of Oregon. **Apply today**!* Work with the Public Transportation Division leadership team to set priorities and develop unit plans and goals.* Manage and direct up to 14 staff members who work to ensure that compliance is met for federal and state policies, procedures, rules and regulations.* Develop solutions and direct the resolution of operational issues.* Meet and work with staff and customers to convey and interpret existing rules, regulations, policies, data and procedures.* Lead and track federal and state grant execution and ensure funds are being utilized efficiently.* Lead and monitor in preparing budget requests and necessary budget documentation.* Oversee financial audit procedures for review of external agency audit results. Negotiate and oversee any required management actions.* Develop and manage programmatic compliance policies and procedures to ensure public transit providers and grant recipients follow state and federal grant funding requirements* Work with other units and divisions to ensure coordination of program operation with statute, rules, guidance, policy and plans.* Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available - in-person meetings or office work anticipated at least eight times a year depending on business need with occasional travel may be required primarily within Oregon.* **To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email** **ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov****.*** Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the
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- monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible,
by 6.95%.* opportunity!Three years of related experience **in business operations** **and** a bachelor’s degree in a related field.* A proven track record of financial management and program oversight.* General knowledge of Federal public transportation regulations and the ability to interpret and explain complex laws and regulations.* Demonstrated experience performing collaborative and creative problem solving to implement program and policy improvements.* Demonstrated experience in collaborating, facilitating, negotiating, mediating and consulting to work effectively across transportation administrations.* Demonstrated experience directing or influencing the work of diverse teams of individuals working in different locations with differing reporting relationships.* Demonstrated skills in leadership, management, mentoring and supervisory to guide program development, process improvement, implementation and assessments.* **Complete the following required steps:*** **After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire.** This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.* . The
will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.* **Fill out the application or attach a resume.*** **Attach a cover letter.** Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the **“what we’d like to see”** section above.
+ Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
+ Please address your cover letter to **Suzanne Carlson, Public Transportation Division Administrator**.
+ Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
+ You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.* **Complete questionnaire.** Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.* We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].* The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.* We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.* We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, **including current ODOT employees**. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.* You will become part of the state's management team. #J-18808-Ljbffr
about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the
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- monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible,
by 6.95%.* opportunity!Three years of related experience **in business operations** **and** a bachelor’s degree in a related field.* A proven track record of financial management and program oversight.* General knowledge of Federal public transportation regulations and the ability to interpret and explain complex laws and regulations.* Demonstrated experience performing collaborative and creative problem solving to implement program and policy improvements.* Demonstrated experience in collaborating, facilitating, negotiating, mediating and consulting to work effectively across transportation administrations.* Demonstrated experience directing or influencing the work of diverse teams of individuals working in different locations with differing reporting relationships.* Demonstrated skills in leadership, management, mentoring and supervisory to guide program development, process improvement, implementation and assessments.* **Complete the following required steps:*** **After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire.** This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.* . The
will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.* **Fill out the application or attach a resume.*** **Attach a cover letter.** Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the **“what we’d like to see”** section above.
+ Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
+ Please address your cover letter to **Suzanne Carlson, Public Transportation Division Administrator**.
+ Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
+ You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.* **Complete questionnaire.** Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.* We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].* The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.* We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.* We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, **including current ODOT employees**. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.* You will become part of the state's management team. #J-18808-Ljbffr