Employment Opportunities
The Capital Area MPO recently adopted a new strategic plan to help guide our region’s transportation program through the next several years. CAMPO is expanding staff to implement the new strategic plan. At CAMPO, we create, innovate, and work smarter. We focus on relationships and collaboration across all jurisdictions. We enjoy our work and have fun doing it. You can join our team dedicated to meeting the needs of our members and the public and ensure our region remains one of the best places to live, work and play.
CAMPO has two open positions:
1) Human Resoures / Operations Manager
2) Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP) Manager
Human Resources / Operations Manager
The Human Resource and Operations Manager is a key member of the team. This position is a new position created in response to the MPO’s recent growth and needs. The HR and Operations Manager will be the first point of contact for employees, providing support and thus supporting the goals of the strategic direction of the organization.
The CAMPO Human Resources and Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's operational processes and Human Resources (HR) functions. This position is responsible for providing Human Resources services, guidance, and support to CAMPO employees and CAMPO management. This work includes performing professional and technical human resources related duties with increasing scope and complexity in functional areas related to recruitment and selection, retention, benefit and compensation communication, employee relations, performance management, training & development, and safety.
The position is also responsible for ensuring efficient workflow, implementing business strategies, managing employee relations, and maintaining compliance with labor laws. The role combines leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on management to drive the organization’s operational efficiency and enhance workforce performance. This position will supervise the administrative specialist and provide oversight of the office and administrative management.
Deadline to apply: June 29, 2025
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Locally Administered Projects Program (LAPP) Manager
The LAPP Manager position will oversee the MPO’s Locally Administered Projects Program and manage the MPO’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The LAPP Manager will manage and coordinate federally funded, locally administered transportation projects through planning, engineering, project selection, programming, contract negotiation, project development, contract award, completion and acceptance stages for the Capital Area MPO. The LAPP Manager will also serve as the MPO’s TIP Administrator and coordinate with the NCDOT to process TIP/STIP Amendments and development of new Transportation Improvement Programs. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Deputy Director.
Deadline to apply: June 29, 2025