Statewide Maintenace Director
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
This position is designed to serve as a centralized, statewide support for District-level Highway Maintenance and Operational Support functions. This purpose is accomplished through design, execution, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of performance standards, policies, reporting procedures, and business processes. Directives are issued from this position that impact Highway Maintenance and Operational Support activities across the entire state. This position provides technical support, operational support, and guidance for the implementation of all Agency initiatives related to Highway Maintenance and Operational Support. This position reports directly to the Statewide Operations Director and has peers that include Statewide Fleet Director, Statewide Facilities Director, and Statewide Emergency Response Director.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $93,002.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT’s Central Office, Indianapolis.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
• Perform strategic planning, establish goals, and evaluate effectiveness of multiple business units within the Division. Continue to evaluate performance, make adjustments, and improve services provided.
o Statewide Right-of-Way Support
o Statewide Maintenance Engineering Support
o Statewide Work Management Software Support
o Statewide Logistical Support
• Serve as primary point of contact and oversee Maintenance and Material-related Joint Transportation Research Projects
• Serve as primary point of contact for statewide Customer Service cases
• Supervise and develop employees, ensuring they are highly skilled in both field-specific and administrative responsibilities
• Responsible for oversight, forecasting, budget projections, planning, and approving purchases in three budgets, containing mulimillion dollar acounts
o Maintenance Management District Support Account
o Logistical Support Account (Material\Services)
o Operations Process & Systems Management Account
o Maintenance Operations SPR Fund Planning and Accounting
• Communicate with customers and news media on an as-needed basis for subjects related to my business areas.
• Coordinate with other state agencies, local officials, and private entities on planning and operational issues
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or 5 plus years professional related experience
- Ability to manage multi-tiered projects
- Proficiency in budget management
- Technical proficiency must be able to use computers and mobile devices
- Technical proficiency must be able to use Microsoft Office applications with a strong knowledge of Excel
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritize projects
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and to gain support for new ideas and objectives
- Ability to formulate sound management and fiscal recommendations and make appropriate decisions with consideration of potential impact on department and districts
- Ability to develop, monitor, and evaluate the Statewide Maintenance Work Plan
- Ability to plan and facilitate meetings, workshops, and training
- Current valid driver’s license
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
