Communication Skills, Conferences, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Government, Government, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Leadership, Licensing Compliance, Material Moving, Multitasking, Persuasion Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Writing, Transportation Planning, Writing Skills
Transportation Specialist (Team Lead)
As a Transportation Specialist (Team Lead), you will:
- Plan, coordinate, manage, and monitor all actions and functions of the special permits program for the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials throughout the United States.
- Lead the team responsible for the evaluation of thousands of applications and petitions for special permits from shippers, carriers, chemical and container manufacturers, industries, public entities, and government agencies for special licenses to waive compliance with one or more requirements of the provisions of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
- Advise industry and government agencies through direct contacts and correspondence on the standards and requirements to qualify for special permits.
- Coordinate and direct the uniform application of special permit procedures by DOT agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and other federal agencies, where applicable.
- Represent OHMS, PHMSA, and DOT at national conferences and meetings of professional societies and industry associations.
The ideal candidate for this position is an individual who has demonstrated leadership ability, strong technical writing skills, and professional and persuasive oral communication skills. This position will provide the selected individual with the opportunity to lead a team on multiple projects resulting in the issuance or denial of an application for special permit, research international and domestic regulatory issues, make recommendations to leadership, represent PHMSA at conferences and meetings, and affect the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
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Department of Transportation
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
- highways, roads, and bridges;
- railways;
- public transportation services;
- transportation safety programs;
- driver and vehicle licensing;
- and motor carrier regulation.
Mission Statement:
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive.
Values:
These principles inform decision making and guide our behavior in working with each other, our partners and the communities we serve:
- Integrity: We are accountable and transparent with public funds and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
- Safety: We share ownership and responsibility for ensuring safety in all that we do.
- Equity: We embrace diversity and foster a culture of inclusion.
- Excellence: We use our skills and expertise to continuously strive to be more efficient, effective and innovative.
- Unity: We work together as One ODOT to provide better solutions and ensure alignment in our work.
2,500 to 4,999 employees
https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Pages/index.aspx