This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Location: Southwest District, Springfield, MO

• Division: Leadership
• Job Title Code: R09115
• Hiring Supervisor: Stacy Reese
• Salary Grade: MM06

Why you’ll love this position:

The district administrative officer assists the district engineer in all elements of management of the district operations with primary responsibility for direct supervision of the administrative functions and units including human resources, information systems, risk management, support services, facilities operations, and budget and business plan development. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Directs and coordinates the human resources, support services, general services, risk management, information systems support activities, and/or operational activities for the district as assigned.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, elected officials, and Central Office personnel; assigns lead staff member and discusses solutions and responses to inquiries.
• Coordinates and tracks district operating budget; moves resources within the district to meet funding needs; plans for future operational needs of the district; prioritizes activities based on established budget.
• Confers with and advises the district engineer on the development of the district budget, performance measures, and staffing levels; reviews budget, disciplinary actions, and staffing requests.
• Keeps district engineer fully informed of current activities through verbal and written reports; conducts public hearings and meetings.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Over nine years of progressively responsible experience in positions providing extensive exposure to functions such as human resources administration, accounting, resource/budget management, or other job-related areas.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position please contact: Southwest District Human Resources at SWHR@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.