NORTHEAST DISTRICT
2407 E. Navajo Boulevard
Holbrook AZ 86025

Salary: $110,500 - $120,500 
Anticipated Salary: 115,500

Grade: 29

Closing Date: September 13, 2025

This position is responsible for the administration and management of the Construction, Maintenance, Development, Permits, and Environmental Programs in the assigned district. This position will focus on preparing recommendations for the Construction Program and providing support and leadership for the administration and management of multiple complex and sensitive projects.

This includes managing the development of the district's highway construction program from inception through scoping and design, managing efforts related to collecting data and evaluating traffic problems, and assisting in strategic planning to meet long-range needs for highway improvements. This position will be making contract decisions utilizing state and federal funding, administering and assuming control over large incidents & determining the safety of the transportation system, and ensuring that issued permits meet all applicable standards.

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.

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 the Administration and Management of the Construction, Development and Operations groups and programs in the District. Provide leadership, management, supervision, coaching and guidance to District personnel. Develop budgets, authorizes expenditures, and signs financial and contract documents for the District. Serves as an agency liaison for the District and ADOT; representing the agency in meetings with local government agencies, private and corporate stakeholders, Internal and external committees; responding to written and verbal Inquiries including the preparation of sensitive correspondence as assigned; working with constituents, ADOT upper management, and elected officials regarding operations, construction, and development.

Analyze and prepare reports: prepare annual work plans and recommendations for construction program project, pavement preservation and minor construction projects. Oversees the development process including attending field reviews; reviews construction plans and recommends appropriate modifications and coordinates with Statewide Project Management Office. Provides technical support and oversight to staff for problem and issue resolution in both technical and administrative In the areas of Construction, Operations, Project Development, Traffic Engineering/Operations, and Permits; resolves problems with difficult encroachment permits on the ADOT Highway System at the Development and Construction levels.

Assists with the management of all administrative functions, including recruiting, hiring, employee performance evaluations, coaching/mentoring, disciplinary actions, planning and budgeting, equipment allocation and usage, staff allocation, training and development of staff. In the absence of the District Admin, assumes all duties of the District Admin with related authority and responsibilities as assigned or as necessary.

Knowledge of:
-Engineering philosophies
-Technical application requirements, processes and principles of the department related to Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Traffic, Environmental, Permits, Personnel and Resource Management.
-Efficient and cost-effective management of budgets related to district activities.
-Administrative procedures and methods related to managing the district and leading personnel.
-Understanding of State and Federal Laws, ADOT rules, and department policies and procedures.
-Program procedures utilized within the Department.
-Understanding of the planning process to ensure the inclusion of projects necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the State Highway System.

Skill in:
-Work management.
-Written and oral communications to respond to written and verbal inquiries, including the preparation of sensitive correspondence.
-Interpersonal relations and team building.

Ability to:
-Lead and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
-Make decisions both of a technical and non technical nature.
-Direct and allocate district assignments.
-Able to lead & conduct consensus building and teamwork.
-Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or closely related field and four (4) years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer Senior.

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).

Candidates will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employment start date.

AZ Drivers License

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.

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.