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Address: 6523-NORTHWEST TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
6989 E. 2nd Street
Prescott Valley AZ 86314

Salary: $ 85430.91 - $ 95430.91

Anticipated Salary:90430.91

Grade: 24

Closing Date: July 10 2025

This Position manages the performance of the inspection maintenance and repair of one or more of the following: traffic signals lighting Blue Stake ITS tunnel pump stations. ThisPosition plans programs and officiates the budget for the Southern Region Traffic Signal/Lighting/ITS maintenance and operations Unit 6523. Develops Contracts and Estimates for workand authorizes payments. Arranges for records purchasing tools equipment and materials needed for work being performed by ADOT and Contract staff. Reviews advises andrecommends modification of Design Plans for Traffic Signal/Lighting/ITS Construction Contracts and Permit Work. Attends meetings for coordination of Projects with internal teams Localand Statewide Contractors as well as direction from the Regional Traffic Engineer and Engineering Units. Advises and formally trains subordinates on proper troubleshooting techniques ofTraffic Signals / Lighting / ITS facilities including UPS Detection Systems DMS Communication Systems and other electrical systems through-out the Region. Also could perform as anexpert witness in legal and litigation issues within Traffic Operations facilities.

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

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.

Establishes and/or maintains work standards procedures methods and rules for an operational unit. Manages instructs and counsels subordinate
supervisory personnel carrying out tasks requiring considerable judgment. Reviews and approves work schedules of personnel equipment or objectives whileadapting to changing priorities.

Manages employee performance hires staff and administers the progressive discipline policy coaches and mentors subordinate staff. Resolves problems andquestions presented by subordinate staff regarding work processes policies and methods. Ensures staff is well trained and knowledge to perform assignedduties. Identifies training needs for new and developing traffic signal and control technologies.

Prepares periodic reports on activities of a work unit. Writes detailed reports summarizing activities covering a specified period of time or the completion of aproject. Develops reviews and administers contacts pertaining to operational unit.

Analyzes the need for materials equipment and personnel; evaluates and makes recommendations and decisions on technical issues. Develops the
annual work program.

Provides advice consultation and recommendations related to construction and maintenance projects. Confers with staff other government agencies or
private entities with regard to joint actions and responds to requests for information related to ADOT traffic signal Blue Stake highway lighting tunnel safetyand Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) sites and functions.

Confers with superiors subordinates external stakeholders contractors and public. Presents and resolves difficult problems and questions plans
actions participates in and leads meetings makes managerial level decisions on the course of action needed to achieve established goals.

Will be required to develop manage and monitor unit budgets. Provides information for the annual budget allocation requests. Oversees distribution of
budget allocations.

Travels to various locations within the state to visit and inspect work in progress or in response to emergencies or operational problems to ensure traffic
signals highway lighting tunnel safety systems and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are in good repair and are operating as required.

KNOWLEDGE

• Use care and maintenance of common and specialized toolsequipment and materials relate to the trade.
• Plans sketches and schematics of electrical electronicmechanical and utility systems.
• National and local electrical codes.
• Methods and procedures for installing repairing diagnosingand inspecting traffic signals lighting ITS utility tunnel and pump station devices.
• Common Safety practices.
• Electrical electronic mechanical ventilation and publicutility theory.
• Traffic Engineering principles and guidelines.
• The MUTCD and the Arizona supplement documents.
• Knowledge of Google Suite programs.

SKILLS

• Applying and making interpretations of federal state andagency laws rules regulations policies and procedures pertaining to work activities safe practices and public contact.
• Electrical wiring and repair; using proper materials and toolsvehicles and equipment to perform work activities within established work methods.
• Oral and written communications.
• Problem solving and interpersonal relationships.
• Fundamental knowledge in reading and understandingblueprints sketches schematics of electrical and electronic components and circuits.
• Methods and procedures for installing repairing diagnosingrelated equipment and appurtenances.
• Applying electrical and electronic principles.

ABILITY

• Perform advanced level tasks.
• Comprehend directions.
• Work independently.
• Use proper materials tools vehicles and equipment specific towork activity.
• Plan coordinate analyze and perform multiple tasks.
• Learn computer systems traffic control method.
• Apply safety practices and public contact/customer servicepractices.
• Apply and interpret procedures and practices established forthe work section.
• Comply with all safety rules regulations and establishedpractices.
• Perform project planning and coordination conduct materialquantity take-offs for repairs.
• Apply self-study to increase and expand knowledge base.
• Communicate effectively

• Extensive coursework and/or degree in a technical field related to the position.
• Managerial level with electrical/electronics background.
• 5 years of experience equivalent to a Signal Lighting and Technical Electrical Supervisor or Highway Operations Supervisor.

• Possess a valid drivers license at time of appointment. -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 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.) R.11)
• High School Diploma/GED.

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 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 at 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 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.