STATEWIDE SIGNAL SUPPORT UNIT
2104 S 22nd Ave
Phoenix AZ 85009

Salary: $ 68,204.56 - $ 78,204.56 
Anticipated Salary: $ 73,204.56

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 22

Closing Date: April 20, 2026

This position performs advanced-level traffic engineering for the State’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). This position designs, analyzes, programs, and updates systems that monitor real-time traffic conditions.

Adjusts traffic light timing in response to changing traffic conditions. This position will manage complex infrastructures, including traffic controllers and smart sensors. Develops the Synchro Model program for statewide arterial roadways.

This position performs electrical and lighting engineering functions. This position will require some after hours and weekend remote signal timing for planned and unplanned closures.

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.

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Develop traffic signal phasing and timing plans. This includes various types of data collection, analysis and computer modeling using traffic signal optimizations programs, such as SYNCHRO & WaySync, and includes other signal timing modeling tools. Implement traffic signal timing plans and monitor performance. Monitoring in the Traffic Operations Center (TOC) changing signal timing or signal timing plans.

Collaborate with local agencies, law enforcement and other Internal ADOT stakeholders in the development and implementation of traffic signal timing plans. Develops and executes various Inter-governmental Agreements. Research and develop traffic signal specifications. Prepare various reports, plans, schedules and project needs.

Knowledge of:
*Transportation related engineering properties and procedures.
*Federal and State Regulations involving construction, engineering, and environmental procedures.
*Current civil engineering practices and procedures.
*Knowledge of the most current Edition of the MUTCD.
*Department's design standards a plus.
*Engineering fundamentals such as traffic concepts, mathematics, and basic statistics.
*Knowledge of Google Workspace.

Skill in:
*Analytical Skills.
*Researching, reading and interpreting technical engineering documents.
*Oral and written communication skills.
*Comprehend and use of programs and devices.
*Analyze data.
*Research and evaluate alternatives.
*Computer software and tools needed to prepare analysis/presentations.

Ability to:
*Plan and prioritize work assignments.
*Read and interpret state of the art information regarding complex transportation related issues.
*Exercise considerable engineering judgment when dealing with non-routine situations.
*Operate a computer and use specialized software to input.
*Represent agency in regional transportation meetings.
*Handle public complaints on traffic conditions.
*Work signal spacing data.
*Electrical engineering principles.
*Utilizes Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs to analyze engineering plans and blueprints.

Engineer-In-Training certification is preferred but not required.

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).

Valid AZ Driver's 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

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

Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

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.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.