Division Administrator Senior

State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Division Administrator Senior to oversee the development of the Long Range Transportation Plan and related planning studies supporting the Five Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program.

The role collaborates with MPD sections to integrate statewide multimodal planning and to foster a holistic strategy for transportation expansion, modernization, and preservation of the State Highway system.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transportation planning at local, regional, state and federal levels.
• Ability to manage and supervise employees.
• Understanding of federal regulations and professional planning standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages transportation plans and programs. Assigns projects, monitors schedules, provides feedback and coaching for subordinate staff. Ensures that key positions are filled.
• Builds relationships with external stakeholders, such as local communities, state, regional and federal governments, representing the MPD Director when needed. Confers with ADOT officials, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Councils of Governments and other stakeholders.
• Advises and assists ADOT management on planning issues. Prepares correspondence and represents ADOT publicly, including presentations at conferences and to committees. Establishes and approves standards and procedures for the Planning Group.

Skills

Negotiating complex agreements

Written and oral communication

Presentations to management

Organization

Developing staff

Interacting with agencies and public

Staff coaching and supervision

Flexibility

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Division Administrator Senior

Job Location:

4210 - MPD PLANNING TEAM

1611 W. Jackson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary: 112,405.60 - 122,405.60

Anticipated Salary: $117,405.60

Grade: 28

Closing Date: September 9, 2026

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing the development of the Long Range Transportation Plan and other planning studies that support the development of the Five Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program. The position will work closely with other Multimodal Planning Division (MPD) sections to integrate statewide multimodal transportation planning to support the development of a holistic strategy for transportation expansion, modernization and preservation of the State Highway system.

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

Oversees and manages transportation plans and programs. Assigns projects, monitors schedules, communicates performance expectations, provides feedback, coaching and guidance for subordinate staff. Ensures that key positions are filled. Participates in staff meetings and directs discussions to assure understanding and implementation of team goals. Undertakes performance reviews of direct reports.

Builds relationships with external stakeholders, such as local communities, state, regional and federal governments, representing the MPD Director when needed. Confers with ADOT officials, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Councils of Governments and other stakeholders regarding planning studies and the planning to programming process.

Advises and assists ADOT management on difficult, complex and technically demanding planning issues. Prepares correspondence and represents ADOT publicly, including giving presentations at conferences and to committees. Establishes and approves standards, policies and operational procedures for the Planning Group to assure conformity with federal regulations and professional planning standards.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Standard industry practices and processes in transportation planning at the local, regional, state and federal levels.
• Principles and practices to conduct studies, research, analysis and report preparation.
• State and Federal legislation pertaining to transportation activities.
• Processes and procedures associated with the use of Federal Aid.
• Methods for Managing and supervising employees.

Skills In

• Negotiating complex agreements with local, regional, state and federal entities.
• Written and oral communication.
• Conduct presentations to management, public officials, stakeholders and the public.
• Use of Microsoft and Google software applications.
• Organization.
• Developing and managing staff.
• Written and verbal communication, including presentations and reports.
• Interacting with subordinates, peers, officials, and representatives of other agencies and the public.

Ability To

• Manage a varying workload.
• Be flexible to work as many hours as necessary to complete the assigned task.
• Organize and handle multiple assignments and priorities.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion.