Office of Performance Based Management and Research-TRM063, Mgr 1, Planning Group Ldr - (PG-N) "Asset Project Manager" Atlanta GA

JOB SUMMARY: Manages the transportation planning activities of an organization, division, or agency. Serves as a group leader to professionals providing professional support.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: As a change agent within the Office of Performance-based Management & Research, manages transportation asset management planning and serves as group leader to multiple cross-functional teams providing professional support.   Under general supervision and guidance, serves as project manager and subject matter expert for GDOT’s transportation asset management program, to include support/implementation of the agency’s federally required Transportation Asset Management Plan. Keeps current of federal rules and business practices via research, professional networking and participation in available training.  Reviews/research other agency’s asset management plans/processes for recommendation and support of best practices at GDOT.  Builds and maintains documentation of GDOT asset management business processes.  Proactively monitors and ensures agency compliance with documented guidelines and agreed upon procedures.  Coordinates and facilitates asset management task force and steering committee meetings and provides oversight of consultant services.  Reviews and monitors federal regulations to ensure compliance and timely submission against deadlines. Gathers, verifies, documents and reports Department’s performance data for various federal, state and agency reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Associates degree from an accredited college or university AND Four (4) years of job-related experience, which includes One (1) year in a lead worker, team leader or supervisory role:

·         or one (1) year of experience at the lower level (TRP063) or position equivalent.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year.

AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         A four-year degree and four years of related professional experience.

OR A two-year degree and 6 years of related technical experience.

·         Possesses strong project management skills NOTE: To receive credit for related professional/technical experience, experience must be in the following fields: construction, architectural, commercial, transportation, or engineering related projects.

·         Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

AGENCY MINIMUM COMPETENCIES:

·         Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience motivating and guiding others toward accomplishment of office/department goals 

·         Demonstrated experience developing team spirit and commitment to shared goals 

·         Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives. 

·         Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.  

·         Advanced level knowledge and experience applying techniques used in research and data collection, interpreting and explaining reports, and organizing information in a presentable format

·         Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated experience expressing ideas and facts to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information

·         Detail-oriented with demonstrated experience organizing work, setting priorities, and determining objectives and strategies to achieve them; monitoring and evaluating progress against goals

·         Demonstrated experience identifying and analyzing problems; gathering, interpreting, and evaluating information to determine its accuracy and relevance; using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and recommend a solution

·         Demonstrates a professional image and possesses excellent interpersonal skills

·         Experience in group training and meeting facilitation

·         Committed to providing quality customer service

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

·         Experience in management of transportation infrastructure assets.

·         Working knowledge of various assets owned and operated by the Department.

·         Experience in transportation projects in one or more of the following areas: construction project management, maintenance management, design engineering, environmental or transportation planning, civil-engineering or transportation-related experience. 

·         Possession of a Construction Industry Institute (CII), Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. 

·         Graduate degree in Project Management or related field from an accredited college or university.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection.  In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.  

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing.  Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion).  In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.  Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors.  Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete. 

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE. PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

 UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. 

THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER