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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Asset Performance Manager in Ames, Iowa
Asset Performance Manager
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Asset Performance Manager
Salary
$70,824.00 - $109,054.40 Annually
Location
Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-01489
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date
12/03/2024
Closing Date
12/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Garrett Pedersen - Garrett.Pedersen@iowadot.us
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Job Description
The Systems Planning Bureau is seeking a Transportation Planner 3 to join their Planning Team as theAsset Performance Managerand help solve some of our greatest mobility challenges. This small but impactful team has the exciting task of planning for the future of Iowa’s transportation system, and this position has a critical role in statewide planning activities, supporting the Iowa DOT’s emphasis on mobility and our mission Making Lives Better Through Transportation.
To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values:Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.
Location: Ames, Iowa
Shift:Days, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with flextime and telework available. Overnight travel is not regularly required.
What you’ll do:
As theAsset Performance Manageryour responsibilities will include managing a variety of internal transportation asset management (TAM) and performance management activities for the department.
Asset and performance management duties include:
Manage internal TAM activities and governance, including the coordination of TAM teams and committees and various asset management reporting activities, as well as leading the periodic update of the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP).
Manage performance management and asset management related planning activities, including performance and asset data analysis; developing and reporting of federal performance targets; and developing applicable sections of the department’s annual performance report.
Coordinate TAM on-call support and outside services for the department and ensure these services provide support needed to implement strategies identified in the TAMP.
Represent the department on committees and at forums relevant to transportation asset management and performance management.
Responsibilities will require presentations and discussions regarding asset management, performance management, and transportation planning issues with internal departmental offices, state and federal agencies, and a variety of other stakeholders. This position will require excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as time management skills.
What makes you stand out:
Commitment to detail and professionalism
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Goal-oriented, organized team player
Energy and passion for serving other’s
Strong technical skills, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a planning or closely related degree is preferred.
What we offer YOU: ?
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance?
Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here (https://das.iowa.gov/media/4378/download?inline=) .
Opportunities for professional growth and development?
Paid time off?effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match?
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial)
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at theState of Iowa Employee Benefits Website (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees) !
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The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at:aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to six years of full-time work in professional transportation planning*/engineering.
2) All of the following (a and b):
a. Six years of full-time work experience in transportation planning; and
b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a),where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3) Licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in transportation planning*.
4) Ten years of current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six years of full-time work in transportation planning*.
“Transportation planning” includes preparing planning contracts and grants; managing planning grant application submittals and project development; preparing functional classification appeals, developing travel demand models and traffic forecasts; creating cartographic representations and data collection applications; analyzing transportation data, project plans, and reports to identify problems; developing portions of statewide transportation plans; or conducting/coordinating transportation research projects.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/TransportationPlanner3-04052.pdf)
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Paid Time Off:
Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.
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Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.
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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field? IF YES - How many years do you have of full-time work in professional transportation planning*/engineering? * "Transportation planning" includes preparing planning contracts and grants; managing planning grant application submittals and project development; preparing functional classification appeals; developing travel demand models and traffic forecasts; creating cartographic representations and data collection applications; analyzing transportation data, project plans, and reports to identify problems; developing portions of statewide transportation plans; or conducting/coordinating transportation research projects.
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Do you possess a licensure as a professional engineer by the Iowa Engineering & Land Surveying Examining Board? IF YES - How many years of experience do you have of full-time work in transportation planning*. * "Transportation planning" includes preparing planning contracts and grants; managing planning grant application submittals and project development; preparing functional classification appeals; developing travel demand models and traffic forecasts; creating cartographic representations and data collection applications; analyzing transportation data, project plans, and reports to identify problems; developing portions of statewide transportation plans; or conducting/coordinating transportation research projects.
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Do you have ten years of current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six years of full-time work in transportation planning*?
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Do you have six years of full-time work experience in transportation planning? IF YES - Do you have an ADDITIONAL four years of experience in transportation planning OR post high school education? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.
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