Address: TECHNICAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
1130 N. 22nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Salary: $61,550.01 - $71,550.01 

Anticipated Salary: $66,550.01

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 03/19/2025

This position is responsible for supervising employees, evaluating data, quality oversight of training material/projects, teaching technical transportation related courses, identifying gaps in training availability and schedules. The position aids ADOT in remaining in compliance with the Manual on uniform Traffic control Devices (MUTCD); additional Agency Traffic Control standards and current Traffic Control work practices. In state and out of state travel will be required.

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.

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.

Travel and provide statewide training, promoting technical expertise, regulatory compliance and safe work practices. Teaches technical transportation related courses and stays current on modern and innovative training delivery techniques.

Supervises, manages, coaches, and develops construction and maintenance training personnel. Under the direct supervision of the Training Manager Sr. this position plans, organizes, implements, evaluates a statewide training program and makes recommendations for ADOT employees in transportation roles.

Coordinates and partners with Regional Training Coordinators, Curriculum Designers, and customers to make recommendations to review, modify, develop materials, modify lesson plans and course objectives as necessary to maintain current training and stay current on course curriculum.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
* Adult learning principles.
* Learning management systems, such as SumTotal and Cornerstone.
* Curriculum development to develop, update and evaluate technical training and course work.
* Transportation safety, work zone certification and other related areas to develop, deliver, analyze and evaluate training.
* Learning Process, training strategies and training methods.
* Administrative and Management theory and practice MUTCD.
* Agency Traffic Control standards and current Traffic Control work practices.
* Knowledge of job requirements for Highway Construction, Highway Maintenance, SLATE and Administration Safety policies, procedures, OSHA standards and safe work practices.
* Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
* MSHA and with OSHA.
* Create Google Classroom as an instructor.
* Use of WebEx meetings & trainings.
* Use of SumTotal LMS.
* ADOBE Acrobat.

Skill:
* Strong written verbal skills (such as grammar, punctuation, spelling, proper syntax, proper sentence structure, etc.).
* Training and instruction skills
* Effective public speaking skills.
* Collaboration and team building.
* Effective time and resource management.
* Mentoring and coaching skills.
* Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
* Skilled in the use of audio visual equipment, classroom organization.
* Leadership & coaching skills
* Developing Standard Work Processes
* Leading meetings- one on one or larger groups
* Mentoring and coaching skills
* Collaboration and team building.
* Converting documents, spreadsheets, presentations from Google to other platforms or vice versa.

Ability:
* Ability to adapt to change.
* Ability to maintain a high standard of performance for self and others.
* Assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments.
* Make decisions.
* Communicate effectively both orally and written.
* Evaluate and improve training programs, materials and courses.
* Plan, organize and coordinate the execution of a training program.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with individuals, groups, and representatives or other organizations.
* Complete Travel Reimbursement in a timely manner
* Adhere to policies
* Effectively prioritize and/or delegate work
* Informed decision-making and personal/ team accountability

Five (5) years of progressive work experience in facilitating adult education.
Five (5) years of ATSSA TCT, TCS and Flagger instruction.
Five (5) years of CPR/FA/AED instruction.
Three (3) years supervisory experience with direct reports

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).

Current (certified) ATSSA TCT, TCS and Flagger Instructor.

Current CPR/FA/AED Instructor.

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.