• Project Manager 1 - Field Operations Manager

    Idaho Division of Human Resources (Lewiston, ID)


    Project Manager 1 – Field Operations Manager

     

    Posting Begin Date: 2025/11/17

     

    Posting End Date: 2025/12/01

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Minimum Salary: 37.78

     

    Maximum Salary: 42.50

     

    Pay Rate Type: Hourly

    Description

    State of Idaho

     

    Idaho Transportation Department

     

    NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

     

    STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

     

    The Operations Manager (Project Manager 1 classification) will provide leadership and daily oversight for the Transportation Operations Team Leads (TOTLs) in District 2. This role is responsible for supervising staff, managing budgets, and allocating resources across seven foreman areas, including special crews such as striping, vegetation, and signing. The Operations Manager will support both ITIP and non-ITIP projects, oversee agreements, contracts, and vendor coordination, and ensure effective operational performance.

     

    This position also plays a key role in ITD emergency management, working closely with State Communications and District leadership to coordinate response activities. The Operations Manager reports directly to the Operations Engineer (EM2).

    Job Responsibilities:

    Supervision & Work Plan Implementation

     

    + Lead and support TOTLs while overseeing implementation of the annual work plan.

    + Coordinate and prioritize summer maintenance activities.

    + Align planned work with foreman area budgets.

    + Identify equipment needs and arrange rentals with Fleet BOM.

    + Prepare and execute the annual summer work plan.

    + Complete end-of-year reports and analyze project outcomes.

     

    Stakeholder Coordination & Outreach

     

    + Develop and manage local agreements.

    + Serve as a liaison to local entities to support customer service needs.

    + Partner with the PIO on public outreach for Operations initiatives.

     

    Commercial Vehicle Permitting & Traffic Management

     

    + Coordinate commercial vehicle routing with design and construction teams.

    + Review and approve over-legal permits.

    + Implement spring breakup restrictions and issue public notices.

    + Issue special-use permits during spring breakup.

     

    Contract Administration (SIA Program)

     

    + Manage the district’s SIA program.

    + Oversee district SIA projects and contract administration.

    + Manage Operations contract programs, including IRP and SWA.

     

    District Emergency Management & Hazardous Materials Response

     

    + Serve as incident response commander for Operations until relieved.

    + Coordinate Operations personnel during emergencies—including hazardous materials, downed trees, fires, and other incidents—in partnership with State Comm and local agencies.

    + Participate on local Emergency Planning Councils.

    + Maintain and update district incident response and hazardous materials COOP plans.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Experience:

    + Planning and implementing projects including coordinating the development of project scope, goals, work plans, timelines, implementation strategies, and measurement processes/methods for assessing progress toward goals and project outcomes

    + Interpreting and explaining specialized or complex material into information usable by the public

    + Developing and monitoring contracts

     

    To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

     

    The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

    EEO/ADA/Veteran:

    The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

     

    The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

     

    Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.