• 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.

• Intermediate 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.

• Bachelor's degree, and
• 3 years of relevant rail program experience,
• 1 year of supervisory experience; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Call me: Levonda Norman at 919.707.4715.