Transportation Section Manager; Program Management III): DORA​/

Hybrid Workplace Arrangement

Although this position will be designated under the department’s hybrid workplace program, it will still be required to report to the department office on a scheduled basis and at the discretion of the supervisor, based on business need.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado. Consumer protection is our mission.

DORA values and promotes diversity, supporting a workplace that is inclusive of people from different backgrounds and experiences; creating an environment that is reflective of our communities; promoting positive relationships; and putting forth unique perspectives to fulfill our mission.

• Employer-sponsored RTD Eco Pass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail.
• Extensive work-life programs such as flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more!
• Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services.
• Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks.
• Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents.
• Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents.
• Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition assistance program.

The Transportation Section Manager position is responsible for the management and supervision of the Transportation Section. The position is the Commission’s principal source of expertise regarding all matters concerning the application of state law and Commission rules, relative to the governance of numerous categories of transportation operating within the State of Colorado. The position is responsible for the management of three work units with distinct responsibilities, including Rates & Authorities, Investigations & Compliance, and Transportation Customer Care.

The position develops, formulates, and recommends transportation-related policies and regulatory objectives. The position represents the Commission on committees, task forces, outreach campaigns, training seminars, etc. The position supervises unit managers responsible for safety, economic, and authority oversight of passenger carriers, towing carriers, household goods movers, TNCs, and vehicle immobilization companies.

• Providing decision and policy makers with guidance on transportation regulations, as they pertain to real-world situations;
• Training staff members to be efficient, competent, and successful in the tasks assigned;
• Evaluating and prioritizing special projects that affect the Transportation Section’s day-to-day business practices and operations;
• Utilizing all available resources to accomplish the work for the transportation programs and ensuring efficient, consistent, and timely administration/management of the work units;
• Monitoring and tracking program efficiency regarding inspections and investigations, permitting and licensing, and other regulatory functions related to passenger carriers (e.g., common, contract, limited regulation, LMT), towing carriers, household goods movers, TNCs, and vehicle immobilization companies.

• Option 1:
  Experience
  • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible, professional experience working in the public sector performing the following:
    • Operational management and leadership, including ensuring follow-through of existing procedures, managing resource needs, and planning across program areas while ensuring compliance with statutes, rules, and policies; and/or
    • Strategic planning: assisting executive leadership with the development and implementation of organizational…