Address: 2243 E. Gila Ridge Road
Yuma,  AZ 85365

Salary: $80,415.61 - $90,415.61

Anticipated Salary: $85,415.61

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 7/8/2024

Under the general direction of the district manager, is a technical specialist and supervisor performing a variety of highway operational duties of considerable complexity and responsibility in the fields of maintenance (operations), project management, traffic engineering, or construction. Assigned to the district to directly supervise multiple highway department units and other staff, and assist the district maintenance engineer (or equivalent) with the development, budgeting and implementation of the work program. Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

Develop and administer maintenance and construction projects, approving work methods, products, and payments. May drive a state vehicle in the course of State business such as Quarterly Road Reviews. Attend construction 6.0 project design reviews, and final walk-throughs for recommendations of acceptance.

Assists District Administrators with the administration and management of the highway operations program for a group or district. Assembles the district work program & verifies the work performed is within acceptable standards of federal, state, local, tribal laws, performance, policy, and budget. Assists the district engineer in the development of the 5-year plan to include bridges, pavement preservation and special projects.

Directly supervise the highway operations department unit supervisors and assigned staff in the district, and provide them with guidance, assistance and support in defining and refining the annual work program.

Utilizing the maintenance management program and financial reports to develop projections and special reports for budget forecasting and cost comparisons.

Coordinate with Maintenance Planning and District Analyst staff to maintain and update the work program, reviewing highway condition assessments, identifying budget needs and resource requirements, coordinating budget development, and making work adjustments.

Review district work areas with supervisors for asset condition and work needs. Assists in setting priorities and track trends for highway improvements.

Provide assistance to department unit supervisors on a 24 hour basis on routine highway emergencies, and supervise complex multi-department unit emergency incidents

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge in:
*Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of highway operations as applied to construction, traffic engineering, project management; of computational and adjustment factors to be applied in the review and analysis of engineering data.
*Computer programs.
*Federal and state statutes and agency standards, policies and procedures.
*Maintenance management system; of procurement procedures; of budgeting; of supervisory and managerial procedures; of personnel actions; of contract development and administration.
*Encroachment permit policies and of environmental policies. Knowledge of highway materials; and of equipment; of traffic control and approved guidelines; of construction cost estimating.

Skill in:
*Highest skill required in analyzing and evaluating highway operations data; in researching, reading and interpreting technical engineering documents such as surveys, designs, plans and details; in written and oral communication.
*Interpersonal relationships; in communicating with project team members, the public and other agencies; in handling difficult situations with the public.
*Plans reading; in interpreting construction standards and specifications.
* Management and leadership.
* Organization and prioritization of work elements and project schedules; in administering and monitoring contracts; in administering budgets and allocations; in writing specifications and technical writing; in word processing and spreadsheet software.
*Handling emergency situations and incident management; in equipment fleet management.
*Google Workspace

Ability to:
*Have the ability to: plan, organize, supervise, delegate, inspect and evaluate the work of others; motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and development.
*Analyze complex highway operation problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend or adopt effective courses of action.
*Also to develop and implement work standards; prepare clear and concise records, reports and other written materials.
*Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines; establish and maintain effective relationships with external and internal customers.
*Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles

Bachelor of Science degree in a closely related field for the position and two years of highway operations experience, or three years as a Highway Operations Supervisor, or four years ai a Highway Operations/Construction Tech IV, or Registration in the State of Arizona as applicable to the position.

High School Diploma or GED.

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

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.

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. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.