Public Transportation Capital Program Coordinator

Operations & Policy Analyst 2 – Public Transportation Capital Program Coordinator

Oregon Department of Transportation

Public Transportation Division – Policy & Implementation Section

Salem

Application Deadline:

05/10/2022

The role: 

We’re seeking a public transportation capital program coordinator to join our team! In this role, you will conduct research to interpret and implement regulations and policies while ensuring compliance with the laws that govern the capital program. You will also work with a diverse statewide team to help guide approximately 200 public transportation providers across Oregon. Help keep our transportation system moving and apply today!       

We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Be part of a dynamic team working to help people travel in and between communities by public transportation.
• Support local transit agencies in public transportation capital equipment purchase such a buses.
• Identify opportunities to increase low and no emission public transportation vehicles in Oregon.
• Update and implement the division’s Transportation Asset Management Plan.
• Establish program guidelines with regional transit coordinators based on new or revised statutes.
• Evaluate programs and give input on priorities and strategies to achieve goals or funding requirements.
• Coordinate and manage statewide public transportation capital projects funded by state or federal grants.
• Monitor federal and state statute and regulation compliance and communicate changes to partners and Public Transportation Division staff. .
• Work with transit agencies and regional transit coordinators to develop plans to increase program effectiveness.
• Coordinate efforts to update state price agreements for transit related items.
• Prepare and manage requests for proposals and administer contracts.
• Manage the division’s public transportation vehicles which includes purchase orders, title release requests, maintenance requirements and the disposition of assets. Prepare written reports based on the analysis of program service data and recommend improvements.
• Work is primarily preformed in an office environment (either remote or in-person) and can require frequent statewide or interstate overnight travel.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, remote work options, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.
• Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon!

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What we need:

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five (5) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

OR

A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, finance, political science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two (2) years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid 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.

Need help?

• For questions, email Nikki Hlavinka at: ODOTRecruitmentNH@odot.oregon.gov.