Highway Programs Administrator
Highway Programs Administrator
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Job Description
The work we do matters!
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Transportation Agency 27
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Job Description:
We reward our employees hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Statematched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employerpaid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employerpaid $20000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun inviting teammates
Free parking
Pay range is $30.076 $45.113 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.
JOB DUTIES:
- Manage and implement federal programs in compliance with USDOT requirements. Develop and implement methods to collect data for analysis required for federal reporting requirements.
- Plan and evaluate NDOTs performance relative to established standards to ensure compliance with federal and state programs. Develop and implement quality enhancement policies. Documents findings of process reviews and identifies methods and strategies to address deficiencies.
- Approve program/projectrelated activities according to federal regulations state statutes NDOT Rules and Regulations program procedures program agreements and any other federal/state oversight agency with jurisdictional requirements applicable to NDOT programs/projects.
- Serve as the final reviewer for program compliance analysis in addition to implementation/documentation of State and Federal aid transportation programs and projects. Federalaid transportation programs include Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Federal Transit Authority (FTA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Plan assign and direct the work activities of consultants and assigned staff to attain work goals and to ensure consistent application of federal requirements administrative policies procedures and standards.
- Supervise evaluate and review work performance of assigned staff with established standards to determine the quality and quantity of employees work and to recommend personnel actions such as appointments promotions disciplinary actions grievance dispositions status changes and separations and to identify employee training needs and to improve career advancement potential.
- Provide technical assistance and implement training for federal aid subrecipients (Local Public Agencies Transit agencies etc.) contractors external stakeholders and NDOT staff to comply with federal requirements and regulations.
- Manage and review NDOT projects to ensure the project complies with federal and state programs.
- Work with NDOT staff consultants and Local Public Agencies to identify community impacts from transportation projects. Develop appropriate public outreach enhancements and recommendations for community resources to aid in information dissemination.
- Coordinate with the project delivery team comprised of NDOT staff and consultants to determine appropriate project mitigation and community engagement for projectrelated impacts.
- Initiate manage review and approve consultantscope projects; approve and oversee consultant work and/or services manage contract hours expenditures and quality of consultant work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree in public administration business administration communications engineering construction management regional or community planning social sciences natural sciences education social justice or human rights and experience in program and/or project management public policy performance measures marketing and/or planning. Experience may substitute for the education requirements on a yearforyear basis
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in transportationrelated project delivery or program management and/or construction management inspection contract language and oversight.
- Experience using Microsoft Office products OnBase Document Management System AASHTOware Project construction management software and/or Clarity project and program management software.
- Experience or training in the development or oversight of professional performance measures.
- Experience as a supervisor and successfully leading a team in achieving goals.
Other:
- Must have a valid drivers license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
- Must be available for occasional overnight travel for fieldwork.
- Regular and reliable attendance is also required.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Strong verbal and written communication ability to explain complex processes interpret state and federal regulations and present information to individuals and groups.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Professional judgment that meets the agencys standard of excellence when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Team development.
- Desire to learn quickly embrace responsibility and accept accountability.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
