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Iowa Department of Transportation Equipment Manager (Executive Officer 2) in Ames, Iowa

Salary

$67,350.40 - $104,187.20 Annually

Location

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-04396

Agency

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

Opening Date

06/26/2024

Closing Date

7/7/2024 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

Benjamin Schwenker - Benjamin.Schwenker@iowadot.us

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    Job Description

Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Location: Ames, IA

Shift Requirements: Flexible Schedule Monday-Friday; some travel required.

As an Executive Officer 2, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop and strategically maintain the Iowa DOT's A, B, and D equipment programs.

  • Prioritize statewide requirements for additional and replacement equipment on an annual term.

  • Strategically plan, develop, manage, and oversee the D Equipment program for the agency, incorporating the latest industry trends and standards.

  • Synthesize equipment scheduling and budget analysis, providing strategic guidance and information to optimize program efficiency and resource allocation.

  • Perform life-cycle cost analysis and planning to inform and enhance both annual and decennial budgetary processes.

  • Monitor and evaluate equipment fleet usage and performance, developing comprehensive guidelines to achieve departmental objectives by conducting feasibility studies.

  • Collecting/analyzing program and related data for accuracy, soundness, feasibility, impact, and developing written action proposals.

  • Conduct thorough research and maintain an up-to-date equipment catalog, including organizing demonstrations and evaluating the suitability of equipment for department operations.

  • Review, recommend changes to, and approve specifications for A and B equipment, ensuring the department standards are accounted for.

What we offer YOU:

  • Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance

  • Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2024 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3577/download?inline=) .

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

  • Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.

  • Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match

  • Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.

  • Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees) !

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us

Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to four years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, program development, program operations , or management.

2) A total of eight years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

3) All of the following (a, b, and c):

a. Two years of full-time professional-level work experience in program administration, program development, program operations , or management; and

b. A total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and

c. A total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as an Executive Officer 1 or comparable specific management-level position.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/ExecutiveOfficer2-00711-80711-90711.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) .

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