DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: 4350-NORTHCENTRAL DISTRICT
1959 Woodlands Village Blvd
Flagstaff,  AZ 86001

Salary: $127,340.62 - $137,340.62 

Anticipated Salary:  132,340.62

Grade: 30

Closing Date: May 11, 2025

The Senior Division Administrator for the Northcentral District is responsible for leading, organizing and directing the on-time delivery of dozens of construction project annually, along with the maintenance, operations, permits & equipment utilization in the District. Responsible for delivery of projects in coordination with government associations and public-private partnership, including oversight & compliance on certification acceptance (CA) agencies for federal reimbursement.

Directs the execution and management construction document program delivery of 5-year transportation plan with all Resident Engineers, Discipline Group Managers, federal agencies, and consultant partners with support from the IDO Division Director and the Deputy State Engineer for Operations.

Directs and coaches personnel in consistently delivering required business results; setting and achieving goals; complies with quality service and productivity stands in meeting deadlines. Creates and develops state of the industry and innovative methods to maximize value in meeting maintenance and operational goals

Represents ADOT/IDO in negotiating and executing agreements with public and private organizations, including State Transportation Board, Governor's office, Legislature, Federal agencies, Local governments, and Association of General Contractors of Arizona (AGC). Will drive a state vehicle in the course of state business.

Actively manages dashboards to monitor overall construction program delivery as well as maintenance and operations. Analyzes risks and takes action proactively with the Pareto Rule and Delta Force rule as appropriate.

Drives continuous improvement initiatives through Arizona Management System (AMS) Participates in team-based formal and informal efforts to make ADOT/IDO more effective and efficient.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of administering transportation industry guidelines Organize management and performance based partical design
• Knowledge of process improvement/lean management via the Arizona Management System (AMS)

SKILLS

• Skill in verbal and written communication with strong negotiating and relationship building skills with stakeholders.
• Skills in leading timely completion of projects

ABILITIES

• Demonstrate ability to effectively assess, articulate, implement & synthesize complex projects and organization needs with diplomacy.
  

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration with experience in program management, design or construction. 15+ years of related experience demonstrating progression of increasing leadership responsibilities. Registration with the State of Arizona as a Professional Civil Engineer, or proof of eligibility for reciprocity.

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.

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.