Delivery & Operations Division Administrator

Initial Posting Date:

10/22/2025

Application Deadline:

11/12/2025

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$12,853 - $19,891

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Delivery & Operations Division Administrator

Job Description:

Transportation Infrastructure Development & Project Delivery Administrator 3 – Delivery & Operations Division Administrator
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division
Salem

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role: 

We are recruiting for a Delivery & Operations Division Administrator who will oversee and guide an organization of more than 2,700 employees within our agency and serve as our Chief Engineer. In this executive role, you will lead the division by administering various programs that provide for the planning, design, construction, improvement, maintenance and operation of Oregon’s state highway system in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner for all users. As Chief Engineer you will be responsible for the technical leadership, policy and risk management associated with highway design and operations statewide.

ODOT has partnered with an external recruiting firm to assist with this recruitment. The Talent Advisory Group (TAG) will be working closely with the agency to help support the staffing of this critical position. TAG is a nationally recognized Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a) minority, veteran-owned consulting and recruiting firm with national experience recruiting for executive level positions, government agencies and the transportation industry.

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.

Our first application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying. 

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.

A day in the life:

• Define the division's structure and goals and provide direction to the division’s leadership team in developing specific goals and plans for their areas.

• Manage the five regions and headquarters functions with daily/weekly interaction with managers across the state.

• Partner with other division administrators to continuously support all modes of transportation in a unified way.

• Budget, plan, direct, monitor and adjust the division’s programs and activities through subordinate supervisors by integrating and implementing overall department goals through various programs.

• Evaluate the allocation and availability of resources to adjust to changing workloads.

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