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Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive community relations and public involvement plans during the study design and construction of ADOT projects and the operation of the state highway system. Implements and plans complex involvement in a virtual environment utilized currently and succeeding future with an emphasis on public involvement. Pursue professional positive engagements that build and improve relations with outside stakeholders and communities.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments 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 States 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.
Manage professional consultants on project delivery special emphasis on publicinvolvement activities during project study and design phases for funded/unfunded projects 5 YR Transportation Facilities Construction Program and LongRange Transportation plans in accordance with NEPA and other federal requirements are met.
Develop/implement strategic communication plans for project delivery (planning study design construction and operation) to outline goals strategies and tactics for keeping stakeholders informed and involved and to build/maintain positive relationships.
Work with project teams develop project schedules/trafficcontrol plans in accordance with ADOT and federal guidelines provide timely accurate project updates to stakeholders using appropriate outreach tools with special emphasis on reducing projectrelated delays for traveling public.
Plan write and work with internal/external subjectmatter experts to create accurate professional fliers videos and brochures; draft talking points; and develop other necessary projectrelated collateral to share with key stakeholders and the public.
Build and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships through ongoing collaboration/cooperation with Communications and other ADOT offices participating in project partnering; and providing timely professional customerfocused.
Knowledge:
Public involvement principles and best practices.
ADOT Public Involvement Plan requirements including federallymandated requirements.
Strategic communication planning and implementation.
Proper grammar punctuation and spelling.
Associated Press (AP) Style.
Basic computer skills proficiency in word processing spreadsheet & presentation software.
Google Workspace.
Basic math.
Reading project maps diagrams plans Project research reports.
Skill:
Ability to develop and implement effective project public involvement plans manage tasks deliverables schedules budgets and consultants.
Effective clear and accurate writing for diverse audiences and mediums.
Effectively present information through written verbal and visual communication.
Public speaking.
Public meeting planning.
Organization and time management.
Project research.
Ability:
Support/model departmental values Accountability Integrity and Respect Cognitive thinking and sound decision making in the absence of immediate direction.
Diplomacy and ability to maintain professionalism and customer focused attitude.
Maintain/build relationships with community government and business stakeholders.
Organization and ability to manage time/tasks.
Work as part of a diverse team solve problems.
Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Public Relations or a related field. 57 years of experience in communications community relations public relations or a related field.
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 classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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. R210207.11.
Will be required to operate a state vehicle safely.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime 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 programhere. 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 or phone call atoption 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 callingoption 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time