Address: Directors Office
206 S. 17th Ave.
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary Range: $92404.94 - $102404.94

Anticipated Salary: $97404.94

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 02/12/2026

Establish and maintain a comprehensive plan of government and coordinate/disaster preparedness for ADOT. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) to EmergencyManagement (EM); Manage the coordination of Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) Plans; Supervise operations and provide cleardirection to the Division of Emergency Management executing the Arizona State Emergency Response and Recovery Plan (SERRP); Coordinate the Departmental OperationsCenter program; Serve as the principal strategist and steward of resources for ADOT emergency and disaster response to create agency-wide consistency; Assess thefeasibility and development of emergency management and the COOP for ADOT in coordination with other public entities. Develop and sustain an Emergency SupportFunction (ESF)-1 position for the State Emergency Operations Center.

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.

• Assess develop update and maintain Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) for ADOT by working with all areas of the agency to document
  EOPs coordination of exercises with DEMA State Exercise Coordinators and maintenance of the EOPS.
  
  
• Provide direction to emergency operations delegates from each business information functional unit in the agency. Provide executive leadership
  and guidance for achieving best practices. Coordinate the efforts of the delegates sister agencies and external customers and ensure that plan
  information is documented and kept current.
  
  
• Analyze and review EOPs and practices to validate response through comprehensive test procedures and practices. Research develop and
  maintain metrics for analysis and measurement of the agencys response strategies. Collaborate with ADOT Executive Leadership Team for
  readiness and preparedness for emergency response.

Knowledge of

-Principles and practices of emergencymanagement and emergency operationsplanning as applied to the implementationmanagement and coordination of ADOTSEmergency Operations Program.
-Preparation and execution of EOPexercises. The employee is expected tocoordinate projects in all areas of the EOP.
-Pre-planning of emergency operationsprojects by conducting risk assessmentstudies of major threats and consequencesrecommending appropriate responsestrategies developing supporting plans andtesting the emergency response ofemergency incidents utilizing thesestrategies.
-Coordination of plan reviews and revisions.

Skill in

-Emergency operations/emergencymanagement.
-Business continuity/disasterrecovery/continuity of operations.
-Business continuity tools and systems.
-Effective verbal and writtencommunications.
-Analytical and interpretive tasks.
-Strong interpersonal and communication.
-Ability to work effectively with a wide rangeof constituencies in a diverse community.
-Program planning and implementation.

Ability to

-Communicate clearly and concisely to awide variety of agency and publicrepresentatives.
-Represent the Director and department in apositive manner.
-Deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy.
-React calmly and effectively in emergencysituations.
-Develop and present educational programsand/or workshops.
-Plan organize and direct multiple programsand activities.

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent professional experience in a field related to emergencymanagement business administration public administration project or program management systems and operations managementor management science. At least 5 years of experience in a full-time position leading and directing.

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).

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 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.