Job Description:
Program Analyst 1 – Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Administrative Support (Limited Duration) (Rotational Opportunity)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Driver & Motor Vehicle (DMV) Services Division and Public Transportation Division (PTD)
Transportation Safety Office (TSO) / Policy & Strategic Investment
Salem
The role:
Join our team as a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) administrative support! In this role, you will support the SRTS construction and education programs to maximize and strengthen efforts and partnerships while also supporting grantees. Apply today to support Oregon’s communities, in particular children and school communities who have little resources of their own and some of the most dynamic transportation needs.
You can watch this webinar to learn more about our Safe Routes to School Grant Solicitation as well as review these resources for more information:
This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end on or before January 1, 2026. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. The limited duration appointment has the potential to become permanent.
We may also fill this position as a rotational assignment open to current State of Oregon employees in good standing (limited duration and temporary employees not eligible). Rotation candidates are required to meet the position’s minimum qualifications. Rotational assignments do not have the potential to become permanent without a separate competitive recruitment process. This opportunity will last until January 1, 2026, but the duration can change at any time depending on business needs. You must have your manager's and appointing authority’s approval before applying for this assignment.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
Develop, organize and deliver grantee orientations, education materials and resources as well as assisting with grant paperwork, reporting documents, reimbursement claims and more for the SRTS education and construction grantee programs.
Develop and update grant solicitation materials in compliance with SRTS federal and state regulations, and division laws, rules and polices.
Work with internal and external partners to collect data, evaluate and pinpoint areas of improvement, gaps and inefficiencies.
Coordinate with internal and external partners to promote program resources and services and identify overlaps or duplicative efforts between partner programs.
Provide assistance including but not limited to developing funding scenarios, proposals and presentations to SRTS advisory committee.
Work in an office environment with minimal travel required and hybrid work optional with at least 1 day per week in office required.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected].
What’s in it for you:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
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Minimum qualifications:
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification;
OR
A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills.
Special qualifications:
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.
Experience in developing and maintaining office forms, procedures, guidelines and notifications to staff and partner agencies.
Effective communication and writing skills as related to a reports, memos, invitations, agendas, meeting minutes, instructions, emails, etc.
Experience analyzing information and translating into an understandable and readable format to share to appropriate audiences.
Proven ability to work independently, schedule own work and meet production goals.