Job Description

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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.To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website . 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.

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’s (ITD) District 6 Traffic/Operations Section is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager 1 to join our team in District 6, Rigby, Idaho. We are looking for a transportation professional who thrives in an innovative and collaborative work environment.

As a Project Manager 1, you will play a key role in managing transportation projects that improve safety and mobility for ITD employees, contractors, and the traveling public. This position involves working closely with various state, federal, and private organizations, requiring strong project management skills and the ability to work independently to achieve goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and administer ITIP projects associated with traffic through the Statewide Implementation Agreement (SIA) program. Manage project scope schedule & budget
• Manage consultant agreements
• Review design plans from the ITIP program, providing comments on striping, signing, traffic control plans, and overall safety considerations
• Respond to inquiries from internal staff, external agencies, and the public regarding traffic operations and safety on Idaho’s state highways
  
• Identify traffic safety needs and proactively develop solutions to improve state highways
  
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and its application
  
• Assist in administering Right-of-Way Encroachments, including reviewing traffic impact studies and development plans

If you have a strong background in transportation, a passion for public safety, and the ability to manage projects effectively, we encourage you to apply!

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 - Typically this is met by at least one year of professional experience developing contract conditions and monitoring them for compliance. This would involve working with people to develop contracts that spelled out specific goals and objectives and evaluating activities for compliance

Desired Qualifications

• MicroStation Experience
• Traffic Control Supervisor Certification
• Extensive background working with the MUTCD and applying it to highways

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

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 protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Local area, Work visa,

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