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Serve as Program Administrator 2 for the Utility and Railroad Engineering (URR) Section providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, supervision, and direction for a multidisciplinary team of engineering utility and railroad coordinators. Lead daily operations ensuring collaborative planning and coordination with, and information dissemination to, internal and external stake holders. Ensure policies and procedures remain compliant with federal, state and organizational mandates and align with the Agency's mission and strategic objectives. Manage the Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) on call contracts and overall program process. Manage the Railroad At Grade Crossing Safety program (Section 130). Oversee performance reviews and key indicators. Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers and standard work to sustain continuous improvement.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's 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 State’s 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.
Job Duties:
Provide strategic leadership/oversight and direction for the URR team and manage the Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) on call contracts and overall program process. Prioritize and coach staff to assure work adheres to project requirements for producing quality projects on the schedule. Implement process improvement measures to sustain professional excellence, accountability and continuity.
Ensure procedures (standard work) and contingency strategies are developed and maintained in compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Maintain and monitor adherence to Agency policies, industry standards while aligning with ADOT's mission. Regularly monitor and update methodologies to reflect regulations, organizational directives and best practices.
Manage research, performance, and review utility and railroad agreements and clearances. Develop and coordinate master agreements with railroads and utilities and standard agreements throughout. Research industry standards for utility and railroad installations and ensure compatibility with roadway needs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Selective Preference(s):
Education includes a BS in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and relevant training courses applicable to the position.
Minimum 2-5 years of demonstrated complex utility and railroad teamwork and documented project work, including team leadership responsibilities.
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 driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s 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.) R2-10-207.11).
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:
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 program here. 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 srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 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 (602) 712-8188 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.
