| Location | Fairfield, IA |
| Salary | $115,252.80–$163,904 Per Year |
District 5 Maintenance Manager
Salary
$115,252.80 - $163,904.00 Annually
Location
Fairfield - 52556 - Jefferson County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
27-01259
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date
11/02/2026
Closing Date
11/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Bob Younie - Bob.Younie@iowadot.us
Job Description
The Iowa Department of Transportation is looking for a confident, people-focused leader who brings a safety-first approach to managing complex operations. Are you a values-driven leader who is passionate about developing people, ensuring Iowans experience safe and reliable transportation every day, and keeping large-scale operations running smoothly? The Iowa Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Bureau Chief, serving as the District Maintenance Manager.
To accomplish our Mission, Making Lives Better Through Transportation, this role calls for someone who leads with purpose, models the behaviors that move our organization forward, and demonstrates actions guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation's five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception. This leader empowers employees to deliver operational excellence with the highest standards of professionalism and care. If you are energized by leading others, solving complex challenges, and creating meaningful impact across the state, this is an opportunity to do work that truly matters.
Location: Fairfield, Iowa
Shift Requirements: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Some overnight travel is required. This position is also required to respond to emergency calls and situations 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
As a District Maintenance Manager, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Lead maintenance oversight for 4,028 lane miles, approximately 640 bridges and culverts, and all maintenance operations across 20 counties in Southeast Iowa.
Guide and support a diverse team by driving hiring, workforce planning, coaching, performance management, and a culture grounded in the Iowa DOT's core values.
Direct districtwide maintenance activities including roadway and bridge maintenance, snow and ice operations, drainage systems, traffic signing, hazardous materials response, detours, and emergency operations.
Oversee and manage an annual maintenance budget of approximately $15 million to ensure efficient, equitable, and cost-effective service delivery.
Represent the district with internal and external partners, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, champion continuous improvement, and provide decisive leadership during emergent or high-pressure situations with 24/7 operational readiness.
As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:
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Iowa DOT complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO & ADA Officer at 515-689-1009 or via email atamy.weerheim@iowadot.us.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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.
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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, AND do you have 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?
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Do you have 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?
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Do you meet 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 ( 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.
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04251MQ - Do you meet 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 (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 ( 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.
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Are you a current permanent state of Iowa employee? IF YES - Do you have current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Public Service Manager 1.
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Employer State of Iowa
Agency 645 Iowa Department of Transportation Address 800 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa, 50010
Website https://iowadot.gov/careers/