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We make sure that we have the right people working in the right places and doing the right things. We ensure that our people have everything they need to do our work. That includes budgets, technology and a building to work in.

Finance and Budget Division

​What We Do

We definitely stay busy! Our group puts together a legislative budget request for the entire agency, which is currently at $4.5 billion for the two-year biennium. We work with all eight divisions to determine how much money it will take to keep ODOT moving forward based on current law, and find out what additional projects/programs they would like to receive new funding for. Once the budget has been set, we monitor it to make sure funds are being used appropriately. As you can imagine, we get a lot of questions about the budget – from legislators, the governor, the public and others – and it is our job to answer them.

In addition, we manage the Highway Budget Office, which has a budget of $2.6 billion per biennium. This budget covers construction projects, road maintenance, fleet, facilities and other items. Again, it is our job to make sure that we know how much things will cost in advance, and that funds are being spent appropriately. We are experts at compiling this information into reports that help decision makers make more informed decisions. We also do many other things like train new managers about financial issues and deal with insurance companies to seek payment when ODOT property is damaged.

How We Live Our Mission and Values

We show integrity by making ODOT accountable and transparent with public funds and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.

Degrees or Experience We Look For

We look for team players who are analytical and think critically. Many of our employees have financial backgrounds, which sometimes includes accounting work. We are always on the lookout for strong writers who can communicate financial information in both graphic and narrative form. We hire people with degrees in business management, finance, accounting, economics, public policy, political or social science and public administration.

Our Most Common Jobs

  • Budget analysts
  • Program analysts
  • Program coordinators
  • Position management coordinators
  • Budget managers
  • Cash flow analysts
  • Business analysis coordinators

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​What We Do

Financial Services provides financial and accounting services for the agency. We are responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset accounting, payroll, cash forecasting and management, financial analysis, cost allocation and collections. Our section helps employees with travel expenses and benefits. We collect fuels taxes and manage funds collected through DMV and Motor Carrier fees. We also manage funds raised through selling bonds — this is one way we help finance large transportation projects and programs. Financial Services employees manage our debt to make sure we are paying the lowest possible interest rates.

How We Live Our Mission and Values

We demonstrate excellence by providing excellent customer service and sound financial advice to those we interact with. We show integrity by providing effective, efficient stewardship of taxpayer funds.

Degrees or Experience We Look For

We commonly employ people with degrees in accounting, business, finance, economics, business management, public policy, political science, public administration, social science and computer science.

Our Most Common Jobs

  • Accounting technicians
  • Accountants​
  • Financial analysts
  • Revenue collectors
  • Auditors 
  • Administrative professionals

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Support Services Division

​What We Do

We inspect, maintain and build ODOT facilities – which number in the thousands! These range from office buildings to rest areas, sheds, employee housing, maintenance yards and more. We consider things like safety, heavy equipment usage and maneuvering, environmental impact, structural conditions, security and how to conserve energy.

How We Live Our Mission and Values 

We keep people safe by ensuring that the places they work, travel to, and live in are in good condition. We have a high standard of excellence and use our skills and expertise to continually be more efficient, effective and innovative.

Degrees or Experience We Look For

Our group is made up of self-starters and people with strong work ethics and good attitudes. Many of us have past experience working in the building trades, or in architecture, engineering or construction planning. Many of our positions do not require a college degree, but some may require degrees in construction management, architecture, engineering, business, public administration, social science or finance.

Our Most Common Jobs

  • Facilities maintenance workers
  • Construction project managers
  • Architects
  • Engineers
  • Carpenters

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What We Do

​At ODOT, our employees are our most valuable resource, and it is our job to support them however we can. Our recruitment consultants help people post and apply for the nearly 5,000 jobs within the agency. Our business partners help managers and employees communicate effectively and resolve issues. Compensation specialists make sure that people are paid correctly for the work they do. We work hard to reach common ground with the unions that represent our employees.

In addition, we make sure people get paid when they can’t work due to illness or when their family members are sick. When people are injured on the job, we make certain that they get good medical care.

Others within our group handle internships and outreach to elementary, middle, high school and college students. Our learning and development team teaches classes that build job skills and help develop leadership.

How We Live Our Mission and Values

We demonstrate integrity by making sure our current and future employees are being treated and paid fairly. We promote unity by making sure that consistent advice is given to all ODOT managers. We seek to be excellent by being experts in our field.

Degrees or Experience We Look For

We hire people with human resource management degrees or certifications and those with degrees in organizational behavior, business or public administration, social sciences, psychology and education. Many people have past experience with interpreting information or providing administrative and clerical support.

Our Most Common Jobs

  • Administrative specialists
  • Trainers
  • Human resource generalists
  • Recruiters
  • Data analysts 
  • Operations managers

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Employee holding a sign that reads, "One ODOT."

​What We Do

We manage the technology that helps our employees do their jobs efficiently and effectively. The systems we manage help keep accurate records, make sure employees and contractors are paid correctly and on time, help track crash and safety data — and much more.

We design, build and maintain information systems that meet the needs of traveling Oregonians. For example, we manage the DMV systems that help people renew their licenses and register their vehicles, help trucking companies pay taxes and get permits, and provide traffic alerts to the public.

Information Systems Branch usually has over 40 information technology projects going at any time. We have offices in several divisions — DMV, Motor Carrier, Highway and Central Services.

The software languages we use are Cold Fusion, C#, Visual Basic .NET, ASP.NET and Javascript. Some of the developmental platforms we use are Microsoft Azure and Microsoft O365/SharePoint.

How We Live Our Mission and Values

We ensure the safety of information by handling cybersecurity and value excellence as we continuously work to be innovative, efficient and effective.

​Degrees or Experience We Look For

Many of our employees have degrees or experience in computer science or information technology.

Our Most Common Jobs

  • Software developer
  • Data analyst
  • Project manager

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​What We Do

We acquire all of the goods, services and outsourced work that our agency needs. Our office carefully writes solicitations and contracts for goods, services, public improvements and personal services. For example, we may enter into contracts with those who design or build roads, highways and bridges. We also enter contracts with programmers and system analysts, trainers, electricians, plumbers and consultants that help us improve our business practices. Some of the goods we acquire are hardware and software. We are experts at negotiating, selecting quality products and services, and finding ways to save costs.

How We Live Our Mission and Values 

We foster unity at ODOT by coordinating with people from all over the agency to help best meet their needs. We do this by making the procurement process easy and offering our expertise.

Degrees or Experience We Look For

Before joining our team, many of our employees worked as business or project managers, lawyers, sales representatives, supply chain managers and construction schedulers. Many have degrees in business or public administration, accounting, finance, economics, marketing, law and political science.

Our Most Common Jobs

  • Data analysts
  • Procurement specialists
  • Administrative professionals

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Office of Organizational Development


What We Do

We support ODOT’s leaders and staff to effectively set direction and priorities for the agency, improve performance and achieve desired outcomes. We play a key role in helping the agency align and focus work, drive and manage change and sustain results that enhance ODOT's ability to perform at the highest level.

Our work includes strategic planning, implementing priorities, managing our portfolio of improvement initiatives, strategic internal communications and organizational change leadership.

How We Live Our Mission and Values

Core to ODOT’s success is ensuring every division, business line, unit and employee is aligned when it comes to agency priorities, achieving our mission and vision and living our values. Effective governance—the system by which an organization is directed and controlled—is foundational to how we operate as an agency and critical to ensuring we deliver our core responsibilities as One ODOT. We execute strategies to help ODOT staff live our values, adjust to change in a healthy manner and foster a culture of trust, inclusion, cooperation, safety and excellence.

Degrees and Experience We Look for

Our team members have backgrounds in organizational development, business process improvement, program/project management, communications and organizational change management. We look for hard-working, collaborative people who enjoy problem-solving and helping teams and individuals improve, connect and engage. Creativity and ability to adapt and thrive in change is a must.

Our Common Jobs

  • Business process analysts and facilitators
  • Program and project managers
  • Organizational change management practitioners
  • Communication and marketing professionals
  • Continuous improvement practitioners
  • Organizational performance managers​


​What We Do

We help things run efficiently and effectively here at ODOT. Our section is made up of three teams – the first helps others in the agency understand administrative rules and policies, fulfill public records requests, and get proper decision-making authority. The second, our Performance Excellence Team, helps ODOT employees see the big picture, gain confidence, and obtain real, measurable results. This team provides internal consulting, training and tools in strategic planning, performance measures, process improvement and change management. The third, our Forms Design Team, develops forms and keeps them current. This group helps people gather information efficiently and easily.

How We Live Our Mission and Values

We promote integrity by making sure the agency stays informed about compliance with the law. We promote unity by partnering with teams to create a one-ODOT mindset. Together, we create and promote excellence by working with others to find better solutions, make sure that goals and processes align throughout the agency, and regularly share performance results.

Degrees or Experience We Look For

We look for detail-oriented, resourceful, and independent people who have excellent communication skills. Our employees have a wide range of degrees, including graphic arts, business, public administration, social science, finance and political science. When hiring people for our Forms Team, we like to see experience with Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Our Most Common Jobs

  • Administrative specialists
  • Policy analysts
  • Business analysts
  • Project managers
  • Trainers
  • Consultants
  • Graphic designers​​




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