DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

4210-MPD PLANNING TEAM
206 S. 17th Ave., MD 310B
Phoenix AZ 85007 

Salary: $101,700.00 - $111,700.00 
Anticipated Salary: $106,700.00

Grade: 27

Closing Date: January 23, 2026

Manages/Supervises through non-professional level subordinate supervisors, less complex construction projects, or assists Senior Resident Engineer on highly complex construction projects.

Work involves engineering analysis, airport or structures design, traffic engineering, maintenance, construction, or traffic engineering, which may include supervision of administrative units or function; OR acts as one of a small number of technical staff experts engaged in professional engineering consultative work requiring possession of special knowledge and application of engineering practices, and representing the agency before the public and other agencies, consultants, and contractors.

Serves as the state technical and administrative authority for airport design and construction grants. Provides engineering and administrative inspection, audit, and review and oversight of ADOT airport development.

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.

Provides leadership, coaching & technical support to subordinate staff; ensures compliance with the Department's Quality Initiative. Represents the District and ADOT at operations and permits meetings when subject is sufficiently complex. Represents the District and ADOT at meetings with local government agencies, private and corporate stakeholders, internal and external committees.

Interacts with public and private stakeholders to address variety of operations and permit issues while maintaining ADOT's interests and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Act as first line of escalation for technical staff. Oversees development of 5-year plan, pavement preservation plan and other related programs. Prepare annual recommendation for the District's airport operations program. Directs the operations process including attending field reviews.

Coordinate with the Development Group, Regional Traffic Engineering, Federal Agencies & other government entities. Operation of a state vehicle will be required. Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of civil engineering applied to construction of the state airport system.
- Federal, State, ADOT and relevant local standards pertaining to airport construction, environmental protection, public relations, safety, personnel supervision, procurement, vehicle operation and fixed asset management.
- Relevant computer applications, including but not limited to: Pen, CPE, SATS, Contract Card, Price Adjustment.
- Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, FAARFIELD, Adobe Pro, DocuSign.

Skill in:
- Research, analysis, and interpretation of a wide range of highly technical airport construction standards and procedures.
- Development and implementation of appropriate field office priorities and procedures related to airport construction material sampling and testing, project inspection, and contract administration.
- Effective oral and written communication skills encompassing a broad spectrum of administrative and interpersonal relations and responsibilities.
- Work management and leadership.
- Problem solving, negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, and motivational skills.

Ability to:
- Safely drive an ADOT vehicle.
- Communicate clearly and concisely with a wide range of professional and government representatives, outside agencies, stakeholders, ADOT  management, and the public.
- Respond to verbal and written questions from the public and governmental representatives.
- Work outdoors for extended time, exposed to heat, cold, dust and noise.
- Analyze and evaluate a wide variety of engineering data to develop and implement appropriate standards, practices, procedures, and priorities for work assignments and complex projects.

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or other field closely related to ADOT airport construction and/or contract administration.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of ADOT project Development Process and a minimum of two (2) years of experience managing transportation projects.

Excellent communication and computer skills.

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).

Arizona PE Licensure is required for this position. A candidate who holds an active PE in another state 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 (six) months of employment start date.

Valid Arizona Driver's License with acceptable 39 month MVR.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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.