Transportation Manager jobs in Georgia

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, provides working level professional support in one or more of the following areas: OMAT, maintenance, construction, intermodal, planning, utilities, surveying, environmental or traffic.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: Under limited supervision, manages and coordinates the activities of district sign maintenance, guardrail and pavement marking crews. Administers the agency's safety and preventive maintenance programs. Ensures the completion of reports and forms. Maintains a positive working relationship with the traveling public. Evaluates personnel performance. Provides feedback and counseling for professional growth. Oversees the sign shop warehouse operation.       

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Bachelor's degree in a related field and Six months of related experience

·         OR Associate's degree in a related field and One year of experience

·         OR One year of at position equivalent.

AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Two years’ experience in the installation of road signs, pavement markings, and guardrail 

·         Lead worker or supervisory experience

·         Experience reading, understanding and interpreting information obtained in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), parts manuals, standard plans, computer print-outs and other documents 

·         Experience managing projects to ensure compliance with standard specifications and designs, agency rules and regulations and safety standards 

·         Experience coordinating work schedules and staffing 

·         Experience providing leadership to inspire, motivate, and guide others toward accomplishing goals  

·         Experience with scheduling, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects simultaneously  

·         Possesses physical strength and agility necessary to do the job

·         Committed to providing quality customer service

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Experience implementing innovative strategies 

·         Experience in Microsoft Excel and Agile Assets

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection.  In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.  

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing.  Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion).  In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.  Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors.  Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete. 

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. 

THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER