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Address: 2540 W. Broadway Tempe AZ 85282

Salary: $66179.68 $76178.68

Anticipated Salary: $71179.68

Grade: 22

Closing Date: April 82025

Manage the assets of an Operations Unit which includes: develop implement and monitor an annual work program assuring the scheduled work activities and production can beaccomplished within the $1 million (or more) annual budget; compose a strategic plan in line with the Departments goals; supervise work crews and administrative staff; accountablefor incident and winter storm response and management; maintaining the roadway and roadside and its features to the desired level of service. In addition be responsible for ensuringproper operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment fleet assigned to the Unit; ensure that operators are properly trained and qualified under the Equipment OperatorTraining Evaluation Program; ensure that work crews are properly trained and implementing in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control and department supplements for traffic control.Provide input into the project development process: recommend locations for new construction and spot improvement projects; work with the Operations Superintendent and theMaintenance Engineer in establishing areas for spot repair and major rehabilitation pavement projects; review plans and specifications; project assessments attend field reviews andprovide technical support.

Model ADOT values through leading coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable transparentand communicative as they foster an inclusive diverse and safe environment.

Responsible for using leadership skills and technical expertise to supervise the work crews as needed to safely and efficiently perform highway
operations work including hiring performance appraisals counseling promotions and other personnel actions including disciplinary actions. Schedulestraining work assignments.

Prepare execute and adjust annual work program. Monitors operations work plan implementation to ensure quality timeliness and proper
performance of Operations activities. Schedule Highway Operation Technicians equipment materials and contractors needed to accomplish assigned
tasks. Oversees operations and OOE expenditures for compliance with laws policies and procedures.

Visually inspect roadway/roadside features to determine maintenance priorities and needs. Responsible for conducting inspections of highway features
to ensure compliance with design criteria and current safety standards for all Interstate US and State routes within the Orgs geographic area. Task
requires driving Unit routes on routine basis. Includes operation of vehicle during the course and scope of conducting State business.

Develop projects for submittal to construction and pavement preservation programs. Responsible for developing and reviewing technical specifications
for maintenance contracts administering contracts and service agreements to ensure terms are fulfilled providing technical input for the purchase of
new or replacement equipment and developing strategies for addressing roadway deficiencies.

Review plans specifications and project assessments attend field reviews and provide technical input. Provide technical input to Construction Units
during the construction projects.

Monitor permits work for compliance with permit specifications and department standards. Monitor right of way for unauthorized encroachments

Coordinating work of volunteers prison inmates and other customers desiring to assist the Operation program. Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

KNOWLEDGE

• Extensive knowledge of ADOTs mission and goals;federal state and agency laws regulations policies andprocedures.
• Knowledge of methods practices techniquestools and equipment used in the construction andmaintenance of highways; safety practices and OSHArequirements.
• Knowledge of managerial practices and supervisorytechniques; State and Department regulations governingprocurement policies.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices;contract specifications and contract administrationroad/roadside materials; hydrology and hydraulicprinciples as it relates drainage facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of department traffic control requirements;incident response.
• Knowledge of incident management techniques andlocal emergency management protocol; winter stormmanagement principles permits process relating to rightof way encroachments.

SKILLS

• Skills in: leadership; work and time management;written and oral communications; reading andinterpreting plans standards and specifications;
  conducting on the job training; visual analysis; computeruse; negotiation and conflict resolution; customerservice.
• The utilization of data from the National WeatherService and ADOT Roadway Weather InformationSystemappropriate use and application of antiicing anddeicing chemical.
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ABILITY

• Ability to coach and develop employees includingcontinuous improvement practices and principles.Accomplish the mission with allocated resources.
• Have the ability to: Plan organize supervise assigninspect and evaluate the work of others; motivate andevaluate staff and provide for their training anddevelopment; analyze complex highway maintenanceproblems evaluate alternatives and recommend oradopt effective courses of action.
• Also to develop and implement work standards;prepare clear and concise records reports and otherwritten materials; exercise independent judgmentand initiative within established guidelines; establish andmaintain effective relationships with external andinternal customers.
  Ability to coach and develop employees including continuousimprovement practices and principles
  
  

Three years experience as a Highway Operations Tech 3; or one year as a Highway Operations Tech 4. High school diploma or GED preferred.

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.

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

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.