Commerce and Compliance Division Administrator

Commerce and Compliance Division Administrator

Business Operations Administrator 2 Commerce and Compliance Division Administrator

Oregon Department of Transportation Revenue, Finance and Compliance Commerce and Compliance Division

Salem

The role:

Bring your management expertise to our team as the Commerce and Compliance Division administrator! In this collaborative role, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for the division, ensuring Oregon's motor carrier and rail industries operate safely, efficiently and in alignment with state and federal regulations. This role is essential to advancing statewide priorities related to transportation funding, public safety, regulatory compliance and equitable service delivery - apply today to make a difference!

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you'll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

Notice to Applicants: Each employee of the Oregon Department of Transportation in the Commerce and Compliance Division (CCD) must be aware of, and adhere to OAR 740-020-0010 and ORS 823.007. Failure to follow applicable administrative rules and statutes may impact employment.

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:

• Oversee core functions including motor carrier registration, tax collection, safety enforcement, audits and customer service.
• Lead efforts to regulate and support the motor carrier industry by promoting compliance with laws, safeguarding public infrastructure and generating critical revenue for the transportation system.
• Oversee multiple services and projects involving components of the commercial motor vehicle and rail industries.
• Contribute to defining the agency's statewide mission, strategic goals and long-term direction as a member of the Agency Leadership Team.
• Direct and manage work between the division and other areas of our agency to ensure all necessary personnel, processes and systems are aligned to identify projects and programs, including managing partnerships and financing.
• Oversee division branch managers to administer resources, operations and achieve divisional outcomes.
• Define the division's structure and goals and support the division leadership team in developing specific goals and plans for their areas.
• Define and adjust department and program priorities by developing strong partnerships with various government and private agencies.
• Serve as the agency's primary liaison to the trucking industry and oversee the Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee, a group of external partners representing the industry.
• Serve as the primary division liaison and key contact for legislative transportation committees and key legislators to provide expert consultation on program policy and priorities and current project(s) status.
• Work in an office environment with hybrid options available - in office work expected at least 2-3 days a week.
• Frequent travel and possible overnight travel required.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

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!

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Minimum qualifications:

Seven years of management experience in business operations.

OR

Four years of management experience in business operations and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Special qualifications:

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.

What we'd like to see:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the trucking industry, industry regulation and revenue collection.
• Experience in managing and leading organizations, including budgeting and personnel management.
• Experience in working in or with government agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to listen to and work with external partners and customers.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • 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 Travis Brouwer, Assistant Director for Revenue, Finance and Compliance.

    • 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.

• 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.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents 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.

Need help?

• For questions, call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Additional information:

• 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].

• 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.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EE