Administrative Services Officer 1

AZ State Jobs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacations & holidays

Parental leave

Health & dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life & disability

Optional benefits

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) South Central District is seeking an Administrative Services Officer 1 to support HR administration, recruitment, and payroll processes. You will serve as the district liaison, coordinate training, and oversee procurement, facilities, and asset management in a busy transportation office.

Responsibilities include handling confidential HR data, ensuring compliance with federal and state rules, and guiding administrative staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR administration and applicable statutes and rules.
• Familiarity with ADOA personnel systems and procurement rules.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Handle confidential HR information and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and policies.
• Serve as administrative lead for the district and coordinate training and staff development.
• Support procurement, payroll, and asset management activities within the district.

Skills

HR administration

ADOA personnel systems

Procurement laws

Google Workspace

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Interpreting statutes

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Supervisory skills

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Administrative Services Officer 1

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT ARIZONA STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Location:

SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT
1221 S 2nd Ave,
Tucson, AZ 85713

Posting Details:

Salary: $56,710.27-$66,710.27

Anticipated Salary: $61,710.27

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 10/11/2026

Job Summary:

This position supports the Human Resources (HR) administration and management within South central District. This position also serves as the region's administrative liaison and assists the Regional Training coordinator. Duties include but are not limited to; assisting in Human Resource functionalities inclusive of recruitment, personnel request changes, position control and maintenance, process/compliance training, commercial driver's license management and compliance, performance management support, and employee relations related activities. Collaborates with leadership within the districts and partners with central human resources. Including procurement activities for the district, facilities and asset management, and payroll support.

Job Duties:

Works with highly confidential information. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies. Serves as a liaison between the region’s management team and HR.

Serves as administrative lead for the District. Organizes training and work assignments. Coaches and develops other administrative staff.

Evaluates training requirements for the District inclusive of sending notifications for compliance, and coordinating and scheduling necessary classes. Promotes adherence to the federally required drug and alcohol DOT testing for CDL drivers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of Human Resources administration and applicable Federal and Arizona Revised Statutes
• ADOA Personnel Systems and Rules
• Procurement laws, codes, and regulations
• Computer programs and software including Google Workspace and Adobe Acrobat

Skill in/with:

• Oral and written communication techniques
• Work organization, multi-tasking and time management
• Interpreting statutes, rules, policies and procedures
• Customer service and employee relations
• Problem solving and conflict resolution
• Supervisory, personnel management, and training techniques

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and execute administrative functions
• Adapt quickly to changing conditions
• Remain calm and professional in stressful situations
• Articulate with clarity and communicate effectively
• Work independently, exercise initiative, and set priorities

Selective Preference(s):

Three years administrative experience supporting a large number of employees and managers.
Advanced experience with Google Workspace.

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).

Benefits:

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 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 [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] 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 [phone] 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.