Strategic Plan 2009 - 2010South Dakota Department of TransportationSDDOT_35aaad0e-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2aDarin P. BergquistSecretary, South Dakota Department of TransportationAs a responsible and conscientious transportation resource for the taxpayers of South Dakota, DOT will diligently work to provide transportation facilities that meet the needs of the traveling public. Our eyes are on the future. We are a proud, resourceful, and energetic entity that will continue to strive to meet the ever changing needs today and for every day to come._35aaafac-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2aTo provide a safe, efficient and effective transportation system._35aab146-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2aHigh Ethical StandardsIntegrity is achieved when the highest ethical standards are maintainedin our dealings with each other, our business partners, and the public.Stewardship of Public ResourcesWise investment of the public’s resources is paramount. We will beefficient and accountable in our use of these resources.Public ServicePublic service is a noble profession. We work to serve others for the common good and, in doing so, take care of their needs, listen to their concerns, and find solutions to their problems. Our customers, internal as well as external, are our first responsibility.Our People are Our Most Valuable ResourceThe Department will foster a positive work environment where people take pride in accomplishments and treat each other with openness, respect and honesty.SafetySafety is in the forefront of all that we do. We will integrate practical safety improvements in all of our business practices.Career Growth and DevelopmentPromote a workplace that allows each individual the opportunity to grow and develop in their careers._35aab218-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a1The Department will recruit and retain the best available talent. This will be achieved through clear leadership and direction, open communication, appropriate training, mentoring and other development opportunities.Personal and Professional DevelopmentPromote personal and professional development for all employees of the organization by providing tools to assist employees to be successful and to adequately prepare employees for career development._35aab2c2-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a1.1EmployeesTraining PlansDevelop and implement training plans for jobs or groups of jobs. _35aab36c-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a1.1.1Training will be delivered using methods that will keep the training up-to-date, flexible, readily available, and economical.Engineer-in-Training ProgramReestablish the Engineer-in-Training Program to better provide new engineers with the necessary background on Department’s operations._35aab420-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a1.1.2New EngineersMentoring ProgramSupport the current Mentoring Program and create a plan for the future enhancement of the program._35aab4d4-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a1.1.3Organizational HealthContinually improve organizational health, striving to make the Department a good place to work._35aab588-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a1.2Internal CommunicationsIdentify specific key areas and methods for improvements in internal communications, including surveying other State Departments of Transportation for information and ideas on their internal communications plan._35aab650-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a1.2.1Recruitment PlanDevelop a plan for recruiting the best people in the business._35aab718-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a1.2.2Employee RetentionIdentify and implement methods to retain high-quality employees._35aab7ea-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a1.2.3Collegiate RelationshipsDevelop a plan for fostering relationships with colleges and technical schools to enhance recruitment efforts._35aab8c6-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a1.2.4CollegesTechnical SchoolsFiscal ResponsibilityMaintain fiscal responsibility._35aab9a2-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a2The Department will continue to demonstrate fiscal responsibility by adjusting its operations and business practices to maximize the efficient use of available revenues.Practices and ProceduresImprove our business practices and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations._35aaba88-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a2.1SpendingManage spending at a level consistent with available revenues in the most efficient manner._35aabb78-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a2.1.1Cash Flow ModelDevelop a cash flow model that can reliably forecast state and federal revenues and spending while allowing flexibility for changes in construction and operational programming._35aabc68-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a2.1.2Contract Procedures and TrainingDevelop and implement improved contract procedures and provide training on the use of these procedures._35aabd62-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a2.1.3Internal Control PolicyDevelop a policy for Internal Control such that each employee understands their responsibility in ensuring the reliability and integrity of information, ensuring compliance with policies, laws, and regulations, safeguarding assets,promoting economical and efficient use of our resources, and accomplishing our goals and objectives._35aabe66-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a2.1.4Concept to Contract PhilosophyAlign all of the Department’s programs and resources to our “Concept to Contract” philosophy for project delivery._35aabf6a-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a2.1.5Asset MaintenancePreserve and maintain our current assets in the best condition possible with the available resources._35aac0aa-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a3The Department shall align its available resources to coincidewith its current focus on preserving and maintainingour current transportation assets. The Department willpreserve and maintain our current transportation assetsbefore considering expansion or enhancement of ourtransportation assets. Recognizing the importance of ourtransportation system to the vitality and continuedgrowth of South Dakota’s economy, the Department willcontinue to cooperate with local communities and privatepartners to identify opportunities for mutually beneficialsystem improvements when resources are available.Priority Setting StrategyCreate a priority setting strategy on how we utilize our resources._35aac1cc-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a3.1Project Planning and PrioritizationEstablish a system to identify and prioritize the transportation system needs and plan, design and construct projects in accordance with those prioritiesand needs._35aac2ee-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a3.1.1Maintenance/Preservation PlanDevelop and implement a systematic plan for determining and applying the most beneficial maintenance/preservation treatments at the optimum time for those treatments to be the most effective._35aac41a-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a3.1.2Transporation Systems StrategyDevelop a long term strategy for maintaining, preserving and improving South Dakota's transportation systems._35aac550-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a4As a leader in the transportation industry, the Departmentmust play an integral part in working with its partnersand other stakeholders to develop a long-term strategy forefficiently and effectively utilizing available resources tomaintain and preserve our current transportation systemand to provide a means in which the Department mayplan for future growth and economic development.Stakeholder RelationshipsBuild the Department’s relationships with the citizens of South Dakota, our industry partners, elected officials and other transportation stakeholders._35aac690-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a4.1Citizens of South DakotaIndustry PartnersElected OfficialsTransportation StakeholdersFact Book and an Annual ReportPublish a Department Fact Book and an Annual Report highlighting the Department’s accomplishments over the past year._35aac7da-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a4.1.1Internet UsageExplore and develop new ways of using the internet to better promote the Department._35aac92e-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a4.1.2Media CampaignsDevelop media campaigns to be proactive in communicating with our customers._35aaca82-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a4.1.3Legislative LiaisonWork with our elected officials to assure all transportation needs in South Dakota are efficiently considered and addressed._35aacbea-945d-11df-a575-cc6c7a64ea2a4.1.4South Dakota Elected Officials2010-07-20http://www.sddot.com/docs/Strategic_Plan_2009_20010.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net