Job Information
Idaho Division of Human Resources Project Manager 1 - Planning and Scoping team in Pocatello, Idaho
Project Manager 1 - Planning and Scoping team
Posting Begin Date: 2024/12/20
Posting End Date: 2025/01/05
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Pocatello, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 36.54
Maximum Salary: 41.11
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department
NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.
Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?
At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.
The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring a Project Manager 1 position for our District 5 office in Pocatello, Idaho. This role will oversee the Planning and Scoping team within the District, responsible for the initial development of projects to be included in the ITIP, grant applications, district right-of-way support, environmental and survey services, and planning efforts in collaboration with local agencies.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Planning and Scoping
Build and maintain relationships with Federal, State and Local Agency staff and elected officials;
Prepare scope, schedule, and budget, and coordinate candidate pavement preservation and restoration projects and safety and capacity projects for District Management to decide what to include in the Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP);
Develop ongoing resolutions for changes to scope, schedule and budget of projects within the ITIP;
Prepare the development and implementation of various Corridor Plans.
Manage External Communications and Customer Service
Provide direction to staff, Consultants, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Area Transportation Departments, and Local Public Agencies;
Attend community meetings, workshops, stakeholder and interest groups on behalf of ITD;
Prepare reports for District Management Team and Headquarters Highways staff;
Present latest on the development of projects at monthly meetings with District Managers and Supervisors;
Prepare presentations and key interagency agreements.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
Planning and implementing projects including coordinating the development of project scope, goals, work plans, timelines, implementation strategies, and measurement processes/methods for assessing progress toward goals and project outcomes;
Interpreting and explaining specialized or complex material into information usable by the public;
Developing and monitoring contracts;
Desired Experience:
Knowledge of State, Federal (23 CFR), local laws, and standards governing the design and development of projects for highway infrastructure improvements. Be knowledgeable about outside agency requirements in the project delivery process. Working knowledge of State Code, ITD policies, and Administrative policies.
Minimum 5 years’ experience working with or for land-use agencies (cities or counties) on transportation issues to include any of the following duties: Inter Agency Agreements, Project Development and Planning, Staff Reports, Environmental Permitting or Land Use Decisions
Skills in communication, organization, problem solving and assessing risk. Comprehension of project delivery requirements. Knowledge of current contractual provisions and interpreting contract plans and specifications.
Knowledge of agreement approval process, contract administration, skills in communication, negotiation, organization, problem solving and assessing risk.
To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.