Transportation Engineer Manager

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona. Transportation Engineer Manager Location: 4671 - District Headquarters 2140 W. Hilton, Phoenix, AZ 85009 Posting Details Salary: $110,500.00 - $120,500.00 (Anticipated: $115,500.00). Eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive. Grade: 29. Job Summary This position is responsible for the administration of the Construction and Operations Groups within the District. Duties include providing leadership, management, supervision, oversight and support to District personnel; serving as a liaison to local, state and federal agencies, and other stakeholders including addressing complaints, issues, and the needs of the public; preparing recommendations for the DE for the Construction Program; preparing a variety of technical and administrative reports and correspondence; serving on behalf of the DE on an assigned or as necessary basis; providing support and leadership for the administration and management. Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. This position requires a degree in Civil Engineering or another field closely related to highway construction from an accredited university. Job Duties Oversees the Administration and Management of the Construction, Development and Operations groups and programs in the District. Provides leadership, management, supervision, coaching and guidance to District personnel. Develops budgets, authorizes expenditures and signs financial and contract documents for the District. Serves as an agency liaison for the District and ADOT; representing the agency in meetings with local government agencies, private and corporate stakeholders, internal and external committees; responding to written and verbal inquiries including the preparation of sensitive correspondence as assigned; works with constituents, ADOT upper management and elected officials regarding operations. Analyzes and prepares reports; prepares annual work plans and recommendations for construction program project, pavement preservation and minor construction projects. Oversees the development process including attending field reviews; reviews construction plans and recommends appropriate modifications and coordinates with Statewide Project Management Office and District engineering. Implements and sustains Arizona Management System continuous improvement philosophy and daily functions. Assists with the management of all administrative functions, including recruiting, hiring, employee performance evaluations, coaching/mentoring, disciplinary actions, planning and budgeting, equipment allocation and usage, staff allocation, training and development of staff. Provides technical support and oversight to staff for problem and issue resolution in both technical and administrative aspects of Construction, Operations, Project Development, Traffic Engineering/Operations and Permits; resolves problems with difficult encroachment permits on the ADOT Highway System at the Development and Construction levels. In the absence of the District Engineer, assumes all duties of the District Engineer with related authority and responsibilities as assigned or as necessary to ensure the continued operations of the district. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Engineering philosophies, technical application requirements, processes and principles of the department related to Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Traffic and Permits. Personnel and Resource Management; ensures efficient and cost‑effective applications related to group activities. Administrative procedures and methods related to managing the district and leading personnel; ensures all activities comply with applicable State and Federal Laws, ADOT rules, policies and procedures. Program procedures utilized within the Department. Construction Inspection methods, procedures and techniques.

SKILLS IN:

Work management; responsible for direction and allocation of group assignments. Written and oral communications; responsible for responding to written and verbal inquiries, including the preparation of sensitive correspondence. Interpersonal relations and team building; often the representative for the District related to all operational concerns or as directed by the District Engineer. Ensures the objectives of the department are met through the use of consensus building and teamwork. Participates in the planning process to ensure the inclusion of projects necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the State Highway System.

ABILITY TO:

Coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles. Accomplish the mission with allocated resources. Selective Preference(s) Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering and five (5) years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 2 (Senior Resident Engineer). Pre-Employment Requirements Candidates must meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE (Professional Engineering) within six months of employment start date. Valid Driver's License – This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function. Employees must possess a current, valid license, complete required training and pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. A private vehicle used on state business must maintain required liability insurance. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits Sick leave Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program) Health and dental insurance Retirement plan Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance Optional employee benefits include short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance Employee Referral Program – This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met. Retirement Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required. Contact Us For questions about this opportunity, contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io option 2. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State Government