Transportation Director directs, develops, and implements overall operations of a transportation network including safety, compliance, equipment, and staff. Develops and directs operational policies and procedures to ensure safety and efficiency in all transportation activities. Being a Transportation Director monitors transportation costs, service level agreements, and performance metrics to identify and resolve problems and achieve efficiencies. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to forecast and meet capacity needs. Additionally, Transportation Director oversees the acquisition and oversight of transportation providers. Requires a bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Transportation Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Transportation Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary of Work
Supervise Highway, Facility and Equipment Maintenance Activities:
Maintain highways, facilities, and equipment, respond to roadway emergencies, and assign staff and equipment to projects.
Roadway and Highway Maintenance:
Operate and oversee the operation of equipment necessary to perform maintenance duties.
Assist in the installation, inspection and repair of signs, guardrail, and attenuation devices.
Supervision and Administrative Duties:
Assist in interviewing and hiring of staff; assign tasks and responsibilities.
Conduct employee safety meetings and handle employee personnel issues.
Provide Construction assistance; input and assist with highway construction project priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, medical screening, reference check, driving records check and federal clearinghouse query.
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Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.
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