DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: COMMUNICATIONS
1221 S. 2nd Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85713

Anticipated Salary: $78,650.00 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 03/20/2025

Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive community relations and public involvement plans during the study, design and construction of ADOT projects and the operation of the state highway system. Implements and plans complex involvement in a virtual environment utilized currently and succeeding future with an emphasis on public involvement. Pursue professional positive engagements that build and improve relations with outside stakeholders and communities.

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.

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.

Manage professional consultants on project delivery, special emphasis on public-involvement activities during project study and design phases for funded/unfunded projects, 5 YR Transportation Facilities Construction Program and Long-Range Transportation plans in accordance with NEPA and other federal requirements are met.

Develop/implement strategic communication plans for project delivery (planning, study, design, construction and operation) to outline goals, strategies and tactics for keeping stakeholders informed and involved and to build/maintain positive relationships.

Work with project teams, develop project schedules/traffic-control plans in accordance with ADOT and federal guidelines, provide timely, accurate project updates to stakeholders using appropriate outreach tools with special emphasis on reducing project-related delays for traveling public.

Plan, write and work with internal/external subject-matter experts to create accurate, professional fliers, videos and brochures; draft talking points; and develop other necessary project-related collateral to share with key stakeholders and the public.

Build and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships through ongoing collaboration/cooperation with Communications and other ADOT offices, participating in project partnering; and providing timely, professional customer-focused.

Knowledge:
- Public involvement principles and best practices.
- ADOT Public Involvement Plan requirements, including federally-mandated requirements.
- Strategic communication planning and implementation.
- Proper grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Associated Press (AP) Style.
- Basic computer skills, proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet & presentation software.
- Google Workspace.
- Basic math.
- Reading project maps, diagrams, plans, - Project research reports.

Skill:
- Ability to develop and implement effective project public involvement plans, manage tasks, deliverables, schedules, budgets and consultants.
- Effective, clear and accurate writing for diverse audiences and mediums.
- Effectively present information through written, verbal and visual communication.
- Public speaking.
- Public meeting planning.
- Organization and time management.
- Project research.

Ability:
- Support/model departmental values Accountability, Integrity and Respect - Cognitive thinking and sound decision making in the absence of immediate direction.
- Diplomacy and ability to maintain professionalism and customer focused attitude.
- Maintain/build relationships with community, government and business stakeholders.
- Organization and ability to manage time/tasks.
- Work as part of a diverse team, solve problems.

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field. 5-7 years of experience in communications, community relations, public relations or a related field.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

Will be required to operate a state vehicle safely.

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.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 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 (602) 712-8188 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.