DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

4210 - MPD PLANNING TEAM
1611 W. Jackson Street
Phoenix, AZ  85007

Salary: 112,405.60 - 122,405.60 

Anticipated Salary:  $117,405.60

Grade: 28

Closing Date: September 9, 2026

This position is responsible for managing the development of the Long Range Transportation Plan and other planning studies that support the development of the Five Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program. The position will work closely with other Multimodal Planning Division (MPD) sections to integrate statewide multimodal transportation planning to support the development of a holistic strategy for transportation expansion, modernization and preservation of the State Highway system.

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.

Oversees and manages transportation plans and programs. Assigns projects, monitors schedules, communicates performance expectations, provides feedback, coaching and guidance for subordinate staff. Ensures that key positions are filled. Participates in staff meetings and directs discussions to assure understanding and implementation of team goals. Undertakes performance reviews of direct reports.

Builds relationships with external stakeholders, such as local communities, state, regional and federal governments, representing the MPD Director when needed. Confers with ADOT officials, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Councils of Governments and other stakeholders regarding planning studies and the planning to programming process.

Advises and assists ADOT management on difficult, complex and technically demanding planning issues. Prepares correspondence and represents ADOT publicly, including giving presentations at conferences and to committees. Establishes and approves standards, policies and operational procedures for the Planning Group to assure conformity with federal regulations and professional planning standards.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Standard industry practices and processes in transportation planning at the local, regional, state and federal levels.
• Principles and practices to conduct studies, research, analysis and report preparation.
• State and Federal legislation pertaining to transportation activities.
• Processes and procedures associated with the use of Federal Aid.
• Methods for Managing and supervising employees.

SKILLS IN:

• Negotiating complex agreements with local, regional, state and federal entities.
• Written and oral communication.
• Conduct presentations to management, public officials, stakeholders and the public.
• Use of Microsoft and Google software applications.
• Organization.
• Developing and managing staff.
• Written and verbal communication, including presentations and reports.
• Interacting with subordinates, peers, officials and representatives of other agencies and the public.

ABILITY TO:

• Manage a varying workload.
• Be flexible to work as many hours as necessary to complete the assigned task.
• Organize and handle multiple assignments and priorities.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion.
• Use a computer with various software applications.
• Manage, lead and coach teams.

Valid Arizona driver's 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 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.