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Salary Grade: NC26 Salary Range: $94,214 – $211,982

The Director of Office of Strategic Initiatives & Program Support is responsible for the initial planning and implementation of several comprehensive and complex strategic initiatives that support the overall transportation program, policy and direction. This includes management of all aspects of the strategic initiatives that are broad and cross-functional that require coordination across multiple Divisions, Modes, and Units. The Director is responsible for overseeing federal and state policy reviews, communicating results to top management, and developing strategies based on reviews. Analyzes and recommends emerging trends, policy change implications, development opportunities, threats, and potential internal business performance and business process improvement. The Director will lead, conceptualize and execute work streams which are strategic priorities and developing initiatives for the department and transportation industry. In addition to these duties, this position will oversee the Department Research and Development Unit, work with staff to develop independent financial forecasts, work with other agencies in developing consensus financial forecasts.

Qualified Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

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  Experience in managing multiple and varied projects that include cross-functional activities, contractual decision making and leading multi-disciplinary groups.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and policies that govern providing all modes of transportation services.
• Experience working with all levels of public officials, delivering complex and developing information, developing transportation policy, rules and laws.
• Demonstrated ability explaining highly technical concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, and organized manner, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of audiences.
• Experience supervising permanent employees, contractors and/or consultants including interviewing, recommending or filling positions, employee development, administering the Department’s performance evaluation system, and taking or recommending disciplinary actions when necessary

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor’s degree major in engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of five (5) years progressive engineering experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors May require certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute.

Darlene Yarborough (919) 707-2508

Applicant must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.