DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

AZ LTAP
1130 N. 22nd Ave,
Phoenix AZ 85009

Salary: $56,710.06- $66,710.06 

Anticipated Salary: $61,710.06

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 09/22/2025

The LTAP Regional Training Specialist is responsible for implementing, directing, and conducting both scheduled and on-demand training programs to meet the needs of the organization. Key duties include assisting to determine course content based on program objectives, developing, modifying, updating, and evaluating transportation technical transfer curriculum, and assessing the effectiveness of training programs. The specialist will also assist in the development of new LTAP programs. This position requires regular travel across the state to deliver training and provide technical assistance to local governments.

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.

Implement, direct, and conduct scheduled and on-demand training programs to meet organizational needs, with travel required to deliver training at various locations across the state.

Support the development of new LTAP programs and initiatives. Provide ongoing technical assistance and conduct regular site visits and needs assessments for local governments.

Assists in development, modifying , updating, and evaluating Local Technical Assistance Program technical training curriculum.

Knowledge of:
• Transportation safety, work zone safety, and other transportation related areas
• Working knowledge in Google Workspace
• Adult Learning techniques

Skill in:
• Outstanding verbal and non-verbal communication skills and comfortable speaking to crowds
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Developing training materials

Ability to:
• Operate a computer
• Address training needs
• Deliver in person and virtual training

Work zone experience and background in construction and/or transportation.
3-5 years of experience in adult learning or technical development.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable.

Traffic Control Instructor Certification or ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.

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).

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.