Resources and Acquisitions Bureau Director

Are you a people-first leader who thrives on building strong teams, developing others, and creating a positive workplace culture? The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for a collaborative, service-oriented leader to join our Leadership Team as the Resources and Acquisitions Bureau Director . In this role, you will bring the Iowa DOT's core values to life: Safety First, Integrity Without Exception, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and People Matter . Our primary mission at the Iowa Department of Transportation is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. What this leadership role is all about: Leading with people first. You will create a supportive environment where employees feel respected, valued, included, and confident in how their work contributes to "Making Lives Better Through Transportation." Coaching and developing talent. You will mentor your team, help employees set meaningful goals, and provide thoughtful feedback that encourages growth and success. Shaping team direction. You will set quarterly and annual goals, define job expectations, and help staff understand how their work supports the department's mission and business plan. Building strong communication. You'll foster open dialogue within work units, hold regular staff meetings, and help ensure information flows smoothly across the bureau. Empowering supervisors and staff. You will guide subordinate supervisors and lead workers, setting clear expectations and supporting them as they lead their own teams. Providing consistent support. Through coaching, counseling, and regular performance reviews, you will help employees develop professionally while ensuring accountability and clarity. Being a steady, trusted presence. Your leadership will ensure the bureau is aligned, focused, and working toward shared goals—while cultivating a culture where people do their best work. Also, you will be tasked with the responsibility of managing the following functions in support of the

DOT's Mission:

Lead statewide purchasing and contracting operations, overseeing large-scale procurement activities and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. Direct procurement system administration, process improvements, training programs, and development of an annual purchasing plan for goods and services. Review and approve major purchases, negotiate complex contracts, resolve vendor disputes, and provide guidance on appropriate procurement methods. Oversee facilities design, construction, and capital planning for a large statewide building inventory, including new facilities, major renovations, and infrastructure upgrades. Provide leadership in site selection, real estate planning, lease negotiations, and coordination with local governments, legislators, and state agencies. Manage fleet and equipment operations, including lifecycle planning, maintenance programs, equipment standards, and fuel-related initiatives. As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits: Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year. Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match Optional 401A plan with employer contributions. Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial). We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website ! You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa - Apply now! The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs. The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Transportation. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: 1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to six and one-half years of full-time management-level work in finance, human resources, engineering, law, data processing, or program research or evaluation. 2) Ten and one-half years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, data processing, or program research or evaluation. 3) All of the following (a and b): a. Six and one-half years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, data processing, or program research or evaluation; and b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education. 4) All of the following (a, b, and c): a. Four and one-half years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation; and b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and c. A combination of a total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education. 5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Public Service Manager 1. For additional information, please click on this Job Class Description - 04251