The Safety Deputy Director oversees aviation safety within the National Airspace System (NAS), serving as the expert on NAS equipment, systems, and procedures.
He/she manages a large, dispersed technical workforce, including air traffic control and systems specialists, ensuring smooth daily operations.
The role involves strategic planning, program and budget management exceeding $150M, and developing safety policies and risk mitigation strategies.
He/she leads integrated safety initiatives, manages resources, and oversees complex technical and budget issues.
The Deputy Director directs multiple teams, sets priorities, evaluates performance, and makes personnel decisions.
He/she collaborates with senior management, industry, and stakeholders, representing the organization on national and international safety committees.
Work is guided by policies with significant discretion to align projects with organizational objectives.
The Oregon Department of Transportation began in 1913 when the Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Highway Commission to "get Oregon out of the mud."
Today, we develop programs related to Oregon’s system of
Mission Statement:
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive.
These principles inform decision making and guide our behavior in working with each other, our partners and the communities we serve: