DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address:  43121 - FIELD REPORTS
206 S. 17th Ave
Phoenix, AZ  85007

Salary: $57,315.97 - $77,315.97 

Anticipated Salary:  $62,315.97

Grade: 20

Closing Date: August 16, 2025

Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and labor policies such as Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) for federally funded highway construction projects. This position facilitates the proper reporting of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprentice utilization and resolution of employee wage violations. The information is then disseminated to ADOT Field Office, contractors, and subcontractors. This position is the final check to ensure compliance in administering the federal requirements. Responsible to upper management to certify that all federal labor laws are being uniformly enforced for all contractors and subcontractors. Accountable to management as to findings in the annual Single Audit.

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.

Provide oversight and compliance verification of contractor's compliance with DBRA provisions, includes wage decisions, payroll records, employee interviews, fringe benefits creating and reviewing document findings, updating the database, and performing follow up actions.
Support assigned Labor Compliance Officer with contractor apprentice/trainee programs, provide peer to peer coaching.

Process requests for additional classifications, wage rate, and fringe benefit for submittal to the US Department of Labor for approval.

Assist supervisor to investigate and resolve wage violation complaints from contractor employees. May require statewide travel and overnight lodging to support primary responsibilities. May drive state vehicle in the course of the state business.

Assist supervisor in the creations of reports, tracking methods, maintaining metrics. May facilitate meetings and huddles in the absence of the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE

• Davis-Bacon and Related Acts
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations and laws.
• United States Department of Labor (USDOL) regulations and laws.
• CPE-Fast-Contract Card software.
• Interviewing and investigation techniques
• Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (CWHSSA) Copeland.

SKILLS

• Analysis and preparation of data in comprehensive format.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Develop forms and documents in order to plan and conduct seminars.
• Google Workplace applications as well as Microsoft Office programs.

ABILITY

• Communicate technical details to non users.
• Maintain positive relationships with ADOT staff, contractors, and federal agencies.

Two years experience in reviewing and evaluating payroll documents or a basic understanding of construction practices, state and federal labor laws, and the ability to interpret and apply the applicable laws regulations.

Valid Driver License - 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.