Program Manager - Rail-Highway Crossing Program

Program Manager - Rail-Highway Crossing Program - 24765

USA: | Full Time

37.78 - 42.50 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before September 2, 2026

NOTICE:
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES:
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Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

This position’s primary purpose will be to manage the Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) statewide Rail-Highway Crossing Program (RHCP) with an annual program budget of $2.5M. The RHCP consists of 1,334 grade crossings, of which 93% are at-grade crossings on state public roads. The program manager will coordinate with all state transportation agencies (state and local), 11 railroad operating companies, and Idaho Operation Lifesaver for the implementation of rail crossing projects, rail safety education, and RHCP policies and procedures.

The program manager will lead RHCP project selection, planning, design, coordination, and construction of crossings projects. This person coordinates with ITD’s internal offices and districts to administer the program, including training and mentoring new staff, field safety reviews, leading the Railroad Operations and Safety Team (ROaST), program funding, invoice payment, ITIP project programming and serve as the ITD representative for the Idaho Operation Lifesaver board.

The program manager will coordinate project service agreements with railroad operating companies, state and local owners of public roads; and program policies and procedures updates to ensure the program meets all state, local, federal, and railroad operating company applicable requirements.

Note:

This position requires a driver's record check.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

Program Management

• Manage and administer the Idaho Transportation Department’s Statewide Rail-Highway Crossing program, including project selection, planning, design, coordination, and monitoring project and program performance. This includes coordinating scope of work, coordinating project service agreements with railroad operating companies, state and local owners of public roads.
• Prepare agenda items, reports, and presentations for department leadership and board meetings.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer consultant agreements, planning contracts, and programming documents.
• Represent ITD in meetings with governmental agencies, elected officials, railroads, stakeholders, and the public.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Local Highway Districts, cities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), railroads, and other public and private partners.
• Develop regional and statewide RHCP plans, establishing strategic goals and priorities for the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD).
• Serve as the subject matter expert on RHCP policy development, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and prioritize RHCP projects, coordinating with review committees to support funding and implementation decisions.
• Administer the Grade Crossing Inventory System (GCIS) and maintain accurate rail crossing data.
• Develop and implement RHCP Performance Management guidelines.
• Establish and maintain the Railroad Operations and Safety Team (ROaST) to promote coordination, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with operating railroads to support planning, safety, project development, and ongoing transportation initiatives.

Budgeting

• Development, modify, and monitor the budget for the RHCP.
• Administer State and Federal RHCP.
• Obligating, deobligating, and transferring funds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in management and leadership…