Freight Rail and Economic Development Program Manager (Raleigh, NC)

Freight Rail and Economic Development Program Manager

How to ApplyYou MUST apply at s tinyurl.com yah8navh by April 12. NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.Don t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at s bit.ly NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork. We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with nearly 300 reviews. NEW HIGHER PAY 65 876 - 115 283 The ChallengeWe are looking for a Freight Rail and Economic Development Programs Manager join our Rail team that develops and manages our Rail Division s complex engineering capital and operating programs while ensuring all programs policies and processes are aligned and supported in accordance with our strategic priorities. In this role you will Provide statewide freight transportation logistics and economic development expertise to our Rail Division. Coordinate with economic development organizations at all scales to increase NC s economic competitiveness and the economic impact of freight and passenger rail. Propose develop and recommend policies on statewide freight logistics and economic development for executive leadership consideration and action Represent our Rail Division and NCDOT on freight logistics and economic development matters. Lead team of engineering and data analysis consulting firms NCDOT and Rail employees and other stakeholders in developing analysis studies research and reports to support new and ongoing freight and logistics opportunities including Developing our multimodal and intermodal freight network connectivity between rail truck and maritime shipping Supporting logistics development for existing and prospective industries Maximizing state and private transportation assets for freight. Analyzing interstate freight traffic flows to balance the burden on rail and highway networks. What You BringIntermediate knowledge of railroads multimodal freight systems supply chains logistics and analytics. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public or business administration. Thorough knowledge of purchasing budget and accounting practices and procedures relating to Rail. Management skills leading teams and support positions to achieve program goals. Program analysis and evaluation skills. Demonstrated ability to select train and supervise Rail staff. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates other State officials and the public. Education & ExperienceBachelor s degree and 3 years of relevant rail program experience 1 year of supervisory experience or An equivalent combination of training and experience. Questions Call me Levonda Norman at 919.707.4715. More about the NCDOT Rail Programs UnitOur team manages the development of complex engineering programs federal and state rail policy development and coordination strategic rail initiatives related complex data analysis complex consultant and construction contract development and administration for our Rail Division intercity passenger rail service expansion initiatives throughout the state passenger rail service customer and stakeholder engagement passenger station operations and statewide freight logistics and rail industry programs including intermodal service development. We leverage expansive new federal funding opportunities for the benefit of expanding state rail programs and initiatives. Connect to NCDOT Careers s linkedin.com in ncdot-careers Explore more NCDOT jobs at s bit.ly NCDOTJobs Curious s bit.ly NCDOTJobs