Chief Administrative Officer

Business Operations Administrator 2 – Chief Administrative Officer
Oregon Department of Transportation
ODOT Headquarters
Support Services Division
Salem

Salary Range: $10,569 – $16,363/ month

The role: 

Apply today to lead the Support Services Division as our chief administrative officer! In this executive role, you will set strategic direction, shape division policy, and ensure the right resources and infrastructure are in place to support our agency’s mission. The division includes our Facilities Branch, Human Resources Branch, Information Systems Branch, Procurement Office, Office of Employee Safety, and Data Solutions Office. This role plays a key part in building a fiscally sound, innovative division and fostering strong collaboration across our agency, other agencies and jurisdictions.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon’s communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

Seven years of management experience in business operations;

OR

Four years of management experience in business operations and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in managing and leading organizations, including budgeting and personnel management.
• Experience working in or with government agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to listen to and work with internal and external partners and customers to solve problems.
• Demonstrated understanding of key administrative functions including procurement, human resources, and information systems.

Learn more and apply:

This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.

For questions, call 971-273-8687 or email ODOTRecruitmentEM@odot.oregon.gov.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer