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Performs a broad scope high level of highway operational duties (including scheduling assigning and overseeing subordinates work inspecting work training and guiding staff) related to the most advanced duties involved in items such as operation of motorized vehicles and equipment pavement care and preservation roadside shoulder restoration and repairs delivery of equipment and materials snow removal operations office administration permit compliance record keeping work management reports inventory and features tracking budgeting data entry contract preparation and tracking environmental compliance vehicle and equipment care.
These are technical leaders within a specified work unit. Will act on behalf of the supervisor in their absence. Responds to emergency call-outs (24 hours a day seven days a week).
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Assists with the management of the annual work plan coordinating resources (manpower equipment and materials) contracted services and items and facility management. Oversees and inspects work of multiple operations directing in-house and contracted services Compiles reports for supervisor. Assures safety & compliance in all operations. Coordinates with multiple external entities regarding encroachments and asset preservation. Provide assistance in evaluation techniques. Conduct meetings review projects and confer with transportation professionals.
Assures required inspections and audits are being completed for all highway system features. Attends planning and review meeting for upcoming construction project providing important technical feedback on product and system performance. Acts as liaison between procurement and district office to ensure advertisement pre-offer meetings award criteria and evaluations are done on a timely basis. Provides input on vendor performance and works with vendors related to contract specifications. Prepares recommendation for award correspondence to upper management through immediate supervisor.
Review monitor and control amounts expended from the budget to assure that expenditures are within allocated funds. Report issues to the district managers. Conduct conflict resolution meetings as necessary. Prepare estimates of labor equipment and materials for planning purposes. Analyze highway management records for determining feasibility of contracted services for certain activities. Assure the training and coaching of the employees ni effective and timely manner for the development of a skilled work force.
| Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
Procedures practices and methods of the operationpreventative maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used in roadway operations and roadside operations.
Unit and district office procedures management and business procedures procurement PeCoS reports feature inventory and customer relations.
Contract procedures biding awarding and monitoring.
Leadership and coaching.
Federal State and agency laws rules regulations and policies and procedures pertaining to work activities safety practices and public relations.
Materials equipment and tools used in work activities and established work methods and standards.
Math accounting and English grammar.
Google Workspace Microsoft programs and Adobe Acrobat.
Skill in:
Applying and making advanced level interpretations of Federal State and agency laws rules regulations policies and procedures pertaining to work activities.
Safety practices and public relations.
Using proper materials vehicles and equipment to perform work activities within established work methods.
Oral and written communication.
Problem solving.
Interpersonal relationships; leading and coaching.
Computer skills
Ability to:
Plan coordinate analyze perform multiple taskscommunicate effectively comprehend directions and workunder stress.
Learn and adapt to changing priorities.
| Selective Preference(s): |
Minimum two year experience as a Highway Operations Technician 3 or equivalent experience.
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
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).
Must possess a valid state Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
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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 programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
| Retirement: |
Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.
| Contact Us: |
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.
Required Experience:
IC
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.