Overview

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is currently accepting applications for two (2) full-time Transportation Program Monitor 1 positions for the Local Programs Development Office located at the TDOT Headquarters in Nashville, TN, Davidson County. The positions will be responsible for the following functional areas:

• Contract Administration and Oversight of Locally Managed Projects

The Local Programs Development Office assists local governments with administering state and federal aid projects. Types of projects administered in Local Programs include projects such as roadway resurfacing, greenways, signalization of intersections, and bridge replacements. These projects must follow the Local Government Guidelines Manual.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the monitoring and analysis of procedural and regulatory requirements, including funding, for transportation programs
• Ability to learn how to perform monitoring and analysis of procedural and regulatory requirements, including funding, for complex transportation programs
• Explain project specific procedures and regulations to the general public, persons in other departments or divisions, local governments, or outside organizations and representatives as required
• Determine if the activities of a program are allowed under particular program regulations, laws and provisions of the contract or grant agreement, and if the program goals, objectives and strategies are being met
• Explain departmental policies and procedures, interpret rules and regulations to internal and external customers to ensure consistency of information
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Work with subrecipients to receive and review documentation for state and federal regulation compliance, document compliance with monitoring review check lists
• Provide subrecipients with technical assistance, meet with subrecipients regarding procurements as needed
• Present and educate contractees at trainings and other forums
• Work with consultants that assist with procurement transaction review
• Issue letters to proceed for stages of procurement
• Track the procurement process to stay current with status of procurements in process with subrecipients
• Participate in contract and invoice meetings to provide updates on subrecipient procurements in process that will be used in contract budgets or for future grant program reimbursements
• Administer and integrate construction administration process in procurement process and provide letters to proceed for construction stages
• Grant administration responsibilities which include grant reconciliation, contract processing, invoice processing, monitoring oversight, expediting processes, and other focused aspects of administrative and compliance responsibilities
• Manage grantee documentation electronically o Facilitate a partner relationship with local agencies, assists to provide resources and technical assistance in resolving issues
• Learn to identify areas that need to be monitored based on contract requirements, complaints received, previous findings, and other pertinent information to ensure compliance with departmental policies and state and federal laws
• Learn to observe operational processes, such as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), ADA, and Civil Rights regulations, to ensure compliance with departmental, state, and federal standards
• Grant administration responsibilities also include grant reconciliation, contract processing, invoice processing, monitoring oversight, expediting processes, and other focused aspects of administrative and compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree

To view more information, copy the link below in your browser:

https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/HR/TPM-1-Job-Description.pdf

Applications must be submitted online in order to be considered for the position. Interested applicants should apply online at:

https://www.tn.gov/tdot/human-resources-home/tdot-careers.html

Select TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM MONITOR 1* - 03162023-44130

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,958.00 - $4,958.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37243: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN 37243

Please Note :
www.epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.