Ozarks Transportation Organization is a very stable, financially sound metropolitan planning organization with consistent revenue from the Federal Transportation Bill since 1969.

Hiring Salary Range: Depending upon education and experience.

Salary/Raises and Health, Dental, Retirement and College Tuition Benefits

• Great starting salary
• 100% of your health insurance premium is paid by the organization
• 100% of your dental insurance premium is paid by the organization
• Pension Retirement program through Missouri LAGERS
• 457 Plan – similar to 401(k) plan
• 100% tuition reimbursement for seeking degree applicable to job.
• 50% of your spouse and/or children’s health insurance premium is paid by the organization
• 50% of your spouse and/or children’s dental insurance premium is paid by the organization

Paid Time Off

• 12 paid holidays plus 4 floating paid holidays
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year – can use 1 week after 6 months
• 3 weeks paid vacation after 3 years
• 4 weeks paid vacation after 9 years
• Allowed to accumulate 2 times the annual vacation rate
• 2 paid 15-minute breaks per day
• 3 days paid funeral leave
• Paid jury duty leave

Additional Benefits

• Flextime option
• Paid training and travel
• Paid professional memberships
• 8 to 5 with very few after hours meetings
• Travel only occasionally for training

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in urban planning, geography, public administration, engineering or related field,

3 years of responsible experience in project management

Strong analytical and proven communication skills

10+ years of local, MPO, FHWA or State DOT experience in working with federally funded projects

Job Description Summary: 

Relevant projects underway at the Ozarks Transportation Organization:

Review and Approve Change Orders construction projects

Fill out and submit forms and review program agreements to ensure timelines and funding amounts are correct.

Monitor Reasonable Progress on 25 projects in the OTO region.

Make recommendations and develop solutions to get projects moving.

Ensuring all federally funded transportation projects are delivered on time by working to meet deadlines.

Make recommendations regarding project readiness in order to obtain additional funding.

Serve as a resource to cities, counties and non-profits to better understand the federal aid process.

Attend project meetings as OTO representative to provide input on scope, need and multimodal desire.

Oversee planning and engineering studies.

Working at the OTO: The Ozarks Transportation Organization is a professional organization that supports a high-quality work product, continuing education of its employees, and relationships with member jurisdictions, partner agencies, and the general public.

About the OTO

Ozarks Transportation Organization (OTO) is a metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the Springfield region. The OTO MPO is the federally designated regional transportation planning organization that serves as a forum for cooperative transportation decision-making by state/local governments and regional transportation/planning agencies.

Gain extensive knowledge about Battlefield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Springfield, Strafford, and Willard, as well as Christian and Greene counties. Regularly interact with and enjoy getting to know the local elected and appointed officials from those cities and counties, as well as staff members from BNSF Railroad, Ozark Greenways, Springfield-Branson National Airport, Legislative offices, Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and Federal Transit Administration.

Bicycling & Pedestrian Projects/Priorities: Enjoy working for an organization that performs recreational, accessible trail construction through Ozark Greenways, connecting people with each other, the outdoors, and their community to promote healthier lifestyles and economic development. Find deep satisfaction in promoting and being an integral part of historic preservation, archeological activities, environmental mitigation for pollution prevention, wildlife vehicle fatality reduction, and the safe routes to school program. Make a difference in the community through our sidewalk ADA improvements, construction and refurbishing, and signal upgrades for increased safety.

Roadways: Be actively involved in projects and priorities regarding environmental protection/enhancement, road/bridge/railroad/pedestrian safety, freight movement and economic vitality, congestion management, safety improvements (such as installation of railroad crossings, vehicle signal updates, and guardrail upgrades), and road widening, resurfacing, lane additions, and new construction.

Join our professional work environment where you will be treated with respect and professionalism. Report directly to the Executive Director. Share your ideas with a leader who is open to new concepts and making changes for the better in this innovative, agile structure.

How to Apply

Send resume to staff@ozarkstransportation.org