Deputy Division Director - Transportation

State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 143,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking a Deputy Division Director for the Multimodal Planning Division in Phoenix, AZ. This role leads planning efforts, manages capital improvements across all modes, and collaborates with MPOs, Councils of Government, and other jurisdictions.

Travel is required and a remote-work option within Arizona may be available based on performance. The position pays about $143,233 annually and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience coordinating multi-modal transportation planning and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for executive-level collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with stakeholders in transportation planning and coordinates decision-making processes.
• Directs transportation planners and analysts in developing regional multi-modal transportation plans.
• Executes agency policies and procedures; responds to reports; manages performance and reporting for staff.
• Mentors staff and coordinates cross-unit collaboration on planning studies and data analysis.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Public speaking

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Deputy Division Director

Job Location:

4210 - MPD PLANNING TEAM

1611 W. Jackson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $143,232.96

Grade: 31

Closing Date: September 13, 2026

Job Summary

This position serves as the Deputy Director for the Multimodal Planning Division and performs functions related to multi-modal state transportation planning. This position manages capital improvements for all transportation modes within the State of Arizona. This position focuses on transportation planning efforts throughout the state and collaborates with other stakeholders (Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Councils of Government, and other local jurisdictions).

Travel will be required.

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

Actively collaborates and communicates with stakeholders in the transportation planning process. This includes the Priority Planning Committee, State Transportation Board, state and local elected and/or appointed officials, members of the State Legislature, Congress members, counterparts from other states and Governor's Office personnel. Travel will be required.

Advise group/section managers and personnel on process improvement, organization, staffing, training, quality, strategic planning, and budget issues. Coordinates and facilities decision making processes with group/section managers. Directs the activities of transportation planners and analysts in developing regional multi-modal transportation plans and programs. Also directs the activities of the multi-discipline teams, which coordinate the work with regional and urban agencies.

Executes agreements, policies and procedures for the agency. Responds to policy related correspondence and reports. Resolves MPD development, administrative, and operational issues. Develops job responsibilities and performance expectations for all direct reports. Monitors and manages the performance management of the personnel.

Knowledge Of

• Multi-modal planning process, including project scoping, data gathering, information analysis and report preparation.
• Planning for highways, rail, bus and other modes of transportation.
• Organizational and operational procedures of ADOT and State government, including budgetary legislative, contracting, personnel, and procurement processes, and their responsibilities and authority of various agencies in State government.
• Federal and State highway programs and associated processes.
• Google

Skills In

• Written and verbal communication skills, including ability to make presentations to the public, legislators and other varied parties.
• Leadership skills to motivate and direct subordinate employees.
• Skills to negotiate intergovernmental agreements and private sector agreements.
• Listening to and working collaboratively with the public and constituents to develop creative solutions to address their concerns and issues.
• Coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.

Ability To

• Independently organize planning studies and supervise the work of others.
• Instruct, direct, and evaluate employees; Manage and supervise a large professional staff (ADOT and/or Consultants).
• Coordinate research with other work units, other agencies, and other states.
• Analyze and evaluate data; Develop methods and procedures for use in the compilation, analysis, and interpretation of data.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and tabulations pertaining to transportation planning statistics and factual data; Create forecasts based on studies or data.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and compose correspondence related to the work.
• Maintain favorable public relations; Communicate effectively.

Selective Preference(s)

Candidates will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employment start date.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A Driver's License - 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).

A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• 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 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.