<p>Initial Posting Date:</p> <p>06/05/2025</p> <p>Application Deadline:</p> <p>06/23/2025</p> <p>Agency:</p> <p>Department of Transportation</p> <p>Salary Range:</p> <p>$5,325 - $8,148</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Employee</p> <p>Position Title:</p> <p>Driver Education Program Manager (Limited Duration) (Rotational Opportunity)</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Program Analyst 2 - Driver Education Program Manager (Limited Duration) (Rotational Opportunity)</p> <p>Oregon Department of Transportation</p> <p>Driver & Motor Vehicle (DMV) Services Division</p> <p>Transportation Safety Office (TSO) / Driver Education Program</p> <p>Salem</p> <p>The role:</p> <p>Join our team as the driver education program manager, where you will oversee and support this program as well as instructor, curriculum and financial standards. You will operate our student driver training fund, ensure compliance by providers, develop new standards, facilitate novice driver training curriculum and instructor training, and more! Apply today and help achieve our mission of reducing motor vehicle crashes thus reducing fatalities and serious injuries.</p> <p>This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before December, 2025. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. The limited duration appointment has the potential to become permanent.</p> <p>We may also fill this position as a rotational assignment open to current State of Oregon employees. Rotation candidates are required to meet the position's minimum qualifications. Rotational assignments do not have the potential to become permanent without a separate competitive recruitment process. You must have your manager's approval before applying for this assignment.</p> <p>We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you'll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.</p> <p>Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.</p> <p>A day in the life:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Coordinate and evaluate statewide programs for novice driver issues and recommendations for improvement.</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee driver education compliance and coordination of administrative staff in support of the program.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and maintain contracts.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and coordinate statewide transportation safety programs and projects to reduce Oregon traffic crashes and fatalities, specifically those involving novice drivers.</p> </li><li> <p>Review related legislation, state/federal rules and regulations to develop and maintain an expert knowledge base.</p> </li><li> <p>Conceptualize, establish, implement and update program policies, procedures and administrative rules.</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee statewide implementation of federal and state legislation related to novice driver education.</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee budget related to program administration.</p> </li><li> <p>Assist management and other program managers to develop goals and work plans for the unit, and specifically for the triennial Highway Safety Plan of TSO.</p> </li><li> <p>Speak on behalf of ODOT on the novice driver education program, findings, issues or training needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Solicit for and monitor driver education grant projects statewide and ensure progress towards completion.</p> </li><li> <p>Work in an office environment with both in- and out-of-state travel required. Hybrid work options available! To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.</p> </li></ul> <p>What's in it for you:</p> <ul> <li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>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%.</p> </li><li> <p>Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!</p> </li></ul> <p>Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications!</p> <p>Minimum qualifications:</p> <p>Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification;</p> <p>OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years experience coordinating or administering a program.</p> <p>Special qualifications:</p> <p>Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US 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.</p> <p>What we'd like to see:</p> <p>If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Proven ability to work independently, schedule own work and meet production goals.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience analyzing detailed documents and data and applying appropriate laws and regulations to identify compliance.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience explaining complex laws and requirements to applicants, program participants and the public.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with problem solving, risk assessment and attention to detail.</p> </li><li> <p>Effective communication and relationship building skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Proven ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.</p> </li></ul> <p>How to apply:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Complete the following required steps:</p> </li><li> <p>Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.</p> </li><li> <p>Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section above.</p> </li><li> <p>Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.</p> </li><li> <p>Please address your cover letter to Traci Pearl, Transportation Safety Office Manager.</p> </li><li> <p>Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.</p> </li><li> <p>You must upload your cover letter in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of the application.</p> </li><li> <p>Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.</p> </li><li> <p>After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.</p> </li><li> <p>If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.</p> </li></ul> <p>Need help?</p> <ul> <li>For questions, call 971-345-1967 or email ODOTRecruitmentJS@odot.oregon.gov. </li></ul> <p>Additional information:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Rotation Details: Applies only to rotation candidates (current State of Oregon employees applying for this as a rotational assignment).</p> </li><li> <p>This opportunity is scheduled to last until 12/2025 but could change based on business needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Rotational candidates must meet the position's minimum qualifications to be considered. The successful candidate may be eligible for work out of class compensation within this classification's salary range.</p> </li><li> <p>You must have your manager's approval before applying for this opportunity. You may submit their written approval with your application materials or, if selected for interview, bring it to your interview.</p> </li><li> <p>You must be a current permanent State of Oregon employee in good standing (temporary and limited duration employees are not eligible) to apply.</p> </li><li> <p>The successful candidate will remain eligible for cost-of-living increases and regular salary adjustments, as applicable, and will remain in their permanent classification, salary range and representation.</p> </li><li> <p>Relocation will not be paid. Employee will return to their permanent position upon completion of this assignment. However, the assignment can be terminated at any time without prejudice by the sending manager, receiving manager and/or employee.</p> </li><li> <p>We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].</p> </li><li> <p>We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.</p> </li><li> <p>We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.</p> </li><li> <p>You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).</p> </li></ul> <p>ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.</p> <p>#LI-ODOT</p> <p>#LI-DNP</p> <p>#LI-Hybrid</p> <p>Safety, Education, Driver Education, Driver training, grant program, grant projects, Program Manager</p>