DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address:  2599 S Fiandaca Blvd., Tucson, AZ

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Salary: $81,882.22 - $91,882.22 

Grade: 24

Anticipated Salary: $86,882.22

This position manages the performance of the inspection, maintenance and repair of one or more of the following: traffic signals, lighting, Blue Stake, ITS, tunnel, pump stations. Plans, programs, and officiates the budget for the Southern Region Traffic Signal/Lighting/ITS maintenance and operations unit. Develops contracts and estimates for work and authorizes payments. Arranges for records, purchasing tools, equipment, and materials needed for work being performed by ADOT and Contract staff. Reviews, advises, and recommends modification of design plans for Traffic Signal/Lighting/ITS Construction, contracts, and permit work. Attends meetings for coordination of projects with internal teams, local and statewide contractors as well as direction from the Regional Traffic Engineer and Engineering units. Advises and formally trains subordinates on proper troubleshooting techniques of Traffic Signals / Lighting / ITS facilities, including UPS, Detection Systems, DMS, Communication Systems, and other electrical systems through-out the region. Also could perform as an expert witness in legal and litigation issues within Traffic Operations facilities.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Establishes and/or maintains work standards, procedures, methods and rules for an operational unit. Manages, instructs and counsels subordinate supervisory personnel carrying out tasks requiring considerable judgment. Reviews and approves work schedules of personnel, equipment or objectives while adapting to changing priorities
• Manages employee performance, hires staff and administers the progressive discipline policy, coaches and mentors subordinate staff. Resolves problems and questions presented by subordinate staff regarding work processes, policies and methods. Ensures staff is well trained and knowledge to perform assigned duties. Identifies training needs for new and developing traffic signal and control technologies
• Prepares periodic reports on activities of a work unit. Writes detailed reports summarizing activities covering a specified period of time or the completion of a project. Develops, reviews and administers contacts pertaining to operational unit
• Analyzes the need for materials, equipment and personnel; evaluates and makes recommendations and decisions on technical issues. Develops the annual work program
• Provides advice, consultation and recommendations related to construction and maintenance projects. Confers with staff, other government agencies or private entities with regard to joint actions and responds to requests for information related to ADOT traffic signal, Blue Stake, highway lighting, tunnel safety and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) sites and functions
• Confers with superiors, subordinates, external stakeholders, contractors and public. Presents and resolves difficult problems and questions, plans actions, participates in and leads meetings, makes managerial level decisions on the course of action needed to achieve established goals
• Will be required to develop, manage and monitor unit budgets. Provides information for the annual budget allocation requests. Oversees distribution of budget allocations
• Travels to various locations within the state to visit and inspect work in progress or in response to emergencies or operational problems to ensure traffic signals, highway lighting, tunnel safety systems and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are in good repair and are operating as required

Knowledge of:
• Use, care and maintenance of common and specialized tools, equipment and materials relate to the trade
• Plans, sketches and schematics of electrical, electronic, mechanical and utility systems
• National and local electrical codes
• Methods and procedures for installing, repairing, diagnosing, and inspecting traffic signals, lighting, ITS, utility, tunnel and pump station devices
• Common Safety practices
• Electrical, electronic, mechanical, ventilation and public utility theory
• Traffic Engineering principles and guidelines
• The MUTCD and the Arizona supplement documents
• Google Suite programs.

Skills in:
• Applying and making interpretations of federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to work activities, safe practices and public contact
• Electrical wiring and repair; using proper materials and tools, vehicles, and equipment to perform work activities within established work methods
• Oral and written communications
• Problem solving and interpersonal relationships
• Fundamental knowledge in reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, schematics of electrical and electronic components and circuits
• Methods and procedures for installing, repairing, diagnosing related equipment and appurtenances
• Applying electrical and electronic principles

Ability to:
• Perform advanced level tasks
• Comprehend directions
• Work independently
• Use proper materials, tools, vehicles and equipment specific to work activity
• Plan, coordinate, analyze and perform multiple tasks
• Learn computer systems, traffic control method
• Apply safety practices and public contact/customer service practices
• Apply and interpret procedures and practices established for the work section
• Comply with all safety rules, regulations and established practices
• Perform project planning and coordination, conduct material quantity take-offs for repairs
• Apply self-study to increase and expand knowledge base
• Communicate effectively, and work under stressful conditions

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Extensive coursework and/or degree in a technical field related to the position.
Managerial level with electrical/electronic background.
Five (5) years of experience equivalent to a Signal Lighting and Technical Electrical Supervisor or Highway Operations Supervisor.

This position requires possession of a valid Arizona Class D Driver License.

High School Diploma/GED.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• 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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

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 (602) 712-7279. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.