Public Transportation Office Director

Initial Posting Date:

11/02/2026

Final date to receive applications:

11/23/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$9,604 - $14,856

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Public Transportation Office Director

Job Description:

Business Operations Administrator 1 – Public Transportation Office Director
Oregon Department of Transportation
Policy, Analysis & Data Division – Public Transportation Office
Salem

The role:

Are you a seasoned leader committed to accountability, collaboration and progress? Join us as our public transportation office director and lead the strategic direction of Oregon’s transit and passenger rail services. In this role, you will oversee significant federal and state funding, navigate complex regulatory requirements and provide guidance that shapes how transit operates across the state. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives on meaningful partnerships, strong governance and driving statewide outcomes.

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:

• Direct statewide transit and passenger rail strategy and operations.
• Oversee statewide program, grant, contract and regulatory compliance.
• Direct transportation funding and investment decisions.
• Establish office goals, priorities and strategic direction.
• Manage hiring, development and performance management of staff.
• Develop and present biennial budget priorities and funding requests.
• Represent the Public Transportation Office in agency executive meetings and policy discussions.
• Coordinate cross-divisional collaboration on major transportation initiatives.
• Serve as liaison to executives, legislators and the Transportation Commission.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships to advance multimodal transportation priorities.
• Work is performed in an office environment with hybrid work options available; in-person work in the office is required at least once per week.
• Frequent statewide travel and occasional interstate travel to attend meetings is required, with some trips requiring overnight stays.
• May need to be available for emergency situations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov .

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:

Five years of management experience in business operations ;

OR

Two years of management experience in business operations and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

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