Advise all levels of ODOT staff including executive management on the viability and efficacy of innovative transportation projects from developing the project scope through completion. Projects can include all transportation modes and elements including legal, engineering, environmental, planning, design, right-of-way, finance, construction, operations, maintenance, governmental relations and public involvement. Unique to the Innovative Partnerships Program is the negotiated partnership element with all project parameters being governed by the negotiated agreements. This position must apply confidentiality requirements regarding public records law and public disclosure which are unique to OIPP projects. In some cases this entails negotiation non-disclosure agreements with legal counsel of private firms, in conjunction with the AG’s office.Represent the Director and Governor on all matters relating to Innovative Partnership transportation project development and implementation efforts. Represent the Director on transportation project development issues before national and international audiences. Negotiate resolution of project development issues with state and federal agencies as well as major private firms. Represent the department on transportation projects to city councils, county commissions, metropolitan planning organizations, area commissions on transportation, state and federal agencies, legislative committees, business associations and community groups.