DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

MPD PLANNING TEAM
1611 W. Jackson Street
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $100,930.03 - $110,930.03 
Anticipated Salary: $105,930.03

Grade: 25

Closing Date: February 9th, 2026

Responsible for managing and ensuring the success of the Department's Planning to Programming (P2P) process and development cycle. Ensure that ADOT fulfills federal (23 CFR 420, 23 CFR 450) and state (A.R.S. Title 28) requirements for statewide transportation planning that integrates all jurisdictions and modes of travel to support the development of a holistic statewide transportation program.

Serve as a liaison with Metropolitan and rural planning organizations as assigned. Supervise the tribal planners. Prepare planning studies and other planning documents as assigned.

Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, partners and customers.

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.

Provides important technical, program and project management expertise, manage and direct work of staff to develop the P2P process and annual P2P program cycle (P2P). Provides important technical, program and project management expertise, manage and direct work of staff to facilitate. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Council of Government (COG) planning, guidance and oversight.

Provides important technical program and project management expertise, manage and direct work of staff to provide planning-related performance, manage planning studies to support planning, programming, and the linkage of planning to programming.

Provides important technical, program and project management expertise, manage and direct work of staff to conduct and manage, planning studies to support planning, programming. and the linkage of planning to programming. Serve as a vital resource for the Multimodal Planning Division to ensure appropriate, cooperation, coordination, and communication between internal and external transportation partners, and stakeholders.

Knowledge of:
- Program Management.
- Development of major, statewide transportation improvement programs.
- Federal and state laws and regulations governing transportation planning and Programming.
- Standard industry practices and processes in transportation planning and programming at the federal, state, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and local levels, including federal aid, highway financing and fiscal constraint principles.
- Principles, methods and tools to conduct studies, research, analysis and report preparation.

Skill in:
- Applying the principles of leadership.
- Verbal and written communication abilities to effectively communicate with ADOT personnel, stakeholders, consultants, and public.
- Management/leadership techniques.
- Project management.
- Listening, problem solving, and decision making.
- Implementing, supporting, and promoting ADOT procedures and policies.
- Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Ability to:
- Grasp complex concepts.
- Successfully prepare and deliver technical written, oral, and electronic presentations to a variety of groups.
- Manage time effectively.
- Prepare reports as needed.
- Successfully interact with subordinates, superiors, officials and the public.
- Successfully lead and manage a transportation program.
- Successfully lead, manage/coach individuals and teams.
- Develop and oversee the development of studies, technical reports, memorandums.

Master's Degree in Planning, Geography, Business, or other related / relevant field.
Experience in development of transportation improvement programs in state, metropolitan and.or local government is highly desirable.
Prefer minimum of five (5) years experience in transportation programming and/or transportation related field.
Experience that meets or exceeds the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) may be substituted.

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).

Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Geography, Business, or other related / relevant field.
Five (5) years experience in transportation planning and/or transportation programming.
Valid Arizona Driver's License with valid 39 month MVR.

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.