Transportation Manager
Oklahoma State Government
Transportation Manager
Oklahoma State Government
Purchases state-funded health care; ensures quality
Job Posting Title
Transportation ManagerAgency
345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSupervisory Organization
Chief Engineer - Project Delivery - Right-of-WayJob Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Level I - $90,500Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans:
The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
11 paid holidays per year
Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.
Job Description
Position Title: Transportation Manager
Department: Right of Way
Division: 9
Report to:Assistant Chief of Right-of-Way and Utilities
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: 200 NE 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are responsible for performing various levels of transportation management duties. This may include supervision of a staff of professional, technical and support personnel involved in planning, construction, design, right-of-way or aerial survey activities, or maintenance of various types of transportation systems.
The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:
Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.
At this level incumbents are responsible for performing supervisory or advanced transportation management work. Incumbents may serve as a resident transportation manager or may direct a transportation branch within the Department of Transportation or Oklahoma Transportation Authority
Level I - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in transportation related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.
Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in transportation related work plus one additional year of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.
Note: No substitution may be made for the required supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of technical engineering practices and principles; of management principles; of engineering plans and specifications; of right-of-way activities; of all aspects of field roadway construction; of highway contracts administration; of supervisory principles and practices; and of transportation systems and planning principles.
Ability is required to design and implement construction plans; to organize projects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to collect and organize data; to conduct inspections; and to direct the activities of a transportation branch.
Certified General Appraiser or Licensed Real Estate Appraiser preferred.
Supervise and coordinate appraisal staff responsible for Appraisal responsibilities with ODOT Right-of-Way projects.
Manage all aspects of appraisal and review appraisal activities, ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (Uniform Act).
Coordinate appraisal contracting, assignments, schedules, deliverables, and project requirements.
Review and evaluate appraisals and review appraisals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards.
Develop and monitor project cost estimates, schedules, and appraisal-related expenditures.
Apply relevant policies, procedures, personnel functions, training requirements, and project management practices to appraisal operations.
Identify appraisal-related issues, develop solutions, and communicate problems or recommendations.
Monitor project milestones and ensure appraisal activities are completed within established schedules.
Provide oversight and guidance to appraisal personnel to ensure consistent and efficient project delivery.
Coordinate with internal staff, consultants, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely completion of appraisal and Right-of-Way activities.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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Purchases state-funded health care; ensures quality
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority manages the costs of state-purchased health care in Oklahoma, using state and federal funds to procure services for eligible residents. It distributes funds to purchase care, monitors costs, enforces quality standards, and builds partnerships to improve access and outcomes. It differs from private payers by being a government agency that coordinates public funding and policy for vulnerable populations, focusing on cost containment and public accountability. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality, publicly funded health care for Oklahoma residents in a fiscally responsible way while continually improving purchasing strategies and partnerships.
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