Role Overview:

The Statewide Asset Management Director for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reports directly to the Managing Director of Asset Management and will lead strategic investment planning for Indiana's Interstate Highway System through effective corridor planning. Further, this role will lead a team tasked to provide the structured support districts need for scoping and managing roadside assets by helping establish consistent asset inventories and clear program guidance. Additionally, the Director will lead the integration of emerging technologies such as AI-based asset identification and connected vehicle data into practical asset management tools, ensuring innovation is effectively translated into operational practice. Lastly, the position will enhance resiliency planning, emergency response coordination, and unify GIS functions to support technology modernization and robust data governance.

Location:

This position is with INDOT's Central Office in Indianapolis.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $102,024.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Direct staff in development of engineering specifications, policies, procedures, and standards having statewide impact for entire engineering program function.
• Establishes work priorities.
• Directs development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Evaluates program effectiveness.
• Develops and administers budgets.
• Evaluates need and coordinates training.
• Directly provide developmental opportunities, coaches staff to foster development, job satisfaction, assigns work, evaluates performance, recommends discipline, if necessary, provide feedback.
• Review and approve goals and objectives proposed by staff.
• Direct the preparation of highly technical engineering reports including program manuals.

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:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Must have a valid Professional Engineer License issued by the State of Indiana.
• Knowledge of information technology systems and applications
• Broad knowledge of operations and management techniques.
• Ability to work in a lateral direction across organizational boundaries to identify business information needs and implement solutions to fulfill them.
• Possess a high level of analytical, planning and organizational skills to project needs, manage projects, and application activities.
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to formulate sound management and fiscal recommendations and make appropriate decisions with consideration of potential impact on agency, department and district.
• Ability to effectively prioritize a variety of projects/functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize thoughts and ideas in a logical manner.

A degree is not required. However, at least five (5) years of supervisory and/or management experience in operations (or related discipline) applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

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
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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

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