Region Manager

Initial Posting Date: 09/18/2026

Final date to receive applications: 10/12/2026

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Salary Range: $11,942 - $18,491

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Region 4 Manager

Transportation Infrastructure Development & Project Delivery Administrator 2 – Region 4 Manager

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations Division – Region 4

Headquarters
Bend

The role:

We’re looking for a Region 4 manager to join our leadership team! In this role, you will have overall authority for the planning, project selection and delivery, maintenance and operation of state transportation facilities and buildings within Central Oregon. Region 4 consists of over 350 employees, has its headquarters and Technical Resource Center in Bend, district maintenance and project offices in Bend, The Dalles and Klamath Falls and numerous maintenance stations throughout the region.

As a key leader within the Delivery & Operations Division, you will have a strong voice in the strategic direction of the division and the ongoing development of more than 2,300 employees. You will work collaboratively with the Maintenance & Operations Branch, Engineering & Technical Services Branch, Statewide Project Delivery Branch and the four other regions to maintain, operate and improve Oregon’s multimodal transportation system.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

A day in the life:

• Provide leadership and direction for statewide programs and all region employees.

• Work with internal and external partners to develop and implement short and long term transportation plans and plans for emergency events.

• Direct plan development, program development, program management, project design, construction contracts, maintenance and operations.

• Oversee personal services, projects, budgets and spending.

• Monitor maintenance and operations conditions, ongoing construction projects and connect with crews through routine tours.

• Manage project delivery for capital improvement and other projects.

• Coordinate with local governments, the public, state representatives and the media to gather information and set priorities.

• Guide the region’s management team and oversee personnel actions, performance management and budget administration.

• Represent the region at meetings, respond to questions or concerns, and communicate with internal and external partners.

• This position is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week including holidays.

• Considerable travel is required within the region and statewide in all types of weather.

• Hybrid work options available – frequency of hybrid work will be based on business needs.

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!

Minimum qualifications:

Seven years of management experience
in transportation infrastructure development andprojectdelivery
.

OR

Four years of…