Transportation Director

• Establish strategic priorities and administer Oregon’s multimodal transportation system
• Provide executive leadership for ODOT’s operations, programs, budget and resources
• Lead approximately 4,800 employees across Oregon
• Oversee safe, reliable and efficient operation, maintenance and improvement of the transportation system
• Ensure compliance with state and federal transportation laws, regulations and policies
• Oversee development and implementation of ODOT’s $6.1 billion biennial budget
• Steward public resources, pursue funding opportunities and deliver major transportation investments and capital projects
• Advise and work with the governor, legislators and Oregon Transportation Commission
• Build relationships with local, tribal, state and federal partners, community organizations, industry and the public
• Represent ODOT before elected officials, transportation partners, media and the public
• Lead long-term transportation planning and innovation
• Provide executive leadership during transportation disruptions, emergencies and critical incidents
• Foster collaboration, inclusion, continuous improvement and public service

Requirements

• Twelve years of management experience in a public or private organization, including responsibility for development of program rules and policies, development of long- and short-range goals and plans, program evaluation, and budget preparation; OR nine years of such management experience plus a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required under the nine-year experience pathway
• Valid U.S. driver license and acceptable driving record
• Professional license, certification or other advanced credential relevant to transportation, engineering, public administration, business, finance or another directly related field is desirable
• Executive leadership experience managing a complex, high-profile public agency
• Ability to build and maintain trust with public and high-level stakeholders
• Experience navigating complex political environments, competing priorities, fiscal constraints and diverse stakeholder interests
• Knowledge of the transportation industry and state- and federal-level sector issues, trends and challenges
• Exceptional communication skills
• Complete application or attach resume, cover letter and questionnaire
• Dates (MM/YYYY) required for each employer in submitted experience fields or resume
• Applicants must be able to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship offered
• Final candidates subject to criminal background, driver license, LEDS and/or education verification checks as applicable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates executive leadership in managing complex public transportation systems, with a focus on strategic planning, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. Possesses extensive knowledge of transportation industry regulations and the ability to navigate political environments effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Executive Leadership Experience
• Budget Preparation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Transportation Industry Knowledge
• Program Development

Hard Skills

• Budget Management
• Program Evaluation
• Policy Development
• Long-Range Planning
• Short-Range Planning

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Communication Skills
• Trust Building
• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Public Service

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional License
• Certification in Transportation
• Certification in Public Administration
• Certification in Business
• Certification in Finance

Industry Keywords

• Multimodal Transportation System
• State and Federal Regulations
• Transportation Planning
• Transportation Investments
• Public Agency Management