AOT Regional Operations Manager

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Title: AOT Regional Operations Manager

Application Deadline Date: 11/24/2026

Req ID: 56029

Department: Transportation Agency

Location:

Colchester, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $43.11

Maximum Salary: $67.90

Overview

The Regional Operations Manager is responsible for the oversight and coordination of transportation maintenance and operational activities across an assigned region. This position ensures consistent delivery or maintenance services, compliance with statewide standards, effective winter operations and readiness for emergency response. The Manager provides leadership to regional maintenance operations and collaborates with other regional and central office partners to support the Agency''s mission and statewide operational goals.

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Regional Operations Manager (Job Requisition #56029), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Daniel E Shepard at daniel.e.shepard@vermont.gov.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in office and field settings. Travel to the various work sites within an assigned district may result in exposure to adverse weather conditions and/or traffic hazards. This position will require traveling throughout the state as well as some trips out of state, or out of the country. Incumbents are required to be on call and report to duty during all highway emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor''s degree in engineering, business management, or related field AND five (5) or more years of experience in transportation administration, highway maintenance or construction, INCLUDING three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.

OR

Associate''s degree in engineering, business management, or related field AND six (6) years or more of experience in transportation administration, highway maintenance or construction, INCLUDING four (4) years in a supervisory capacity.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more of experience in transportation administration, highway maintenance or construction, INCLUDING five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it''s more than a paycheck. The State''s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

Nearest Major Market: Burlington Vermont

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