MVD Deputy Division Director of Operations

Internal Careers; Phoenix (AZ); Ibrido; USD 155.000 - 165.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per yr

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disabi­l•

Optional employee benefits including,短

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State of Arizona’s Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced Deputy Division Director of Operations to lead and optimize the MVD division. You will oversee daily operations, implement controls for workflow integrity, and sponsor strategic initiatives while collaborating with ADOT leadership and external partners.

Travel and remote work within Arizona may be required to meet performance targets.

Competenze

• Knowledge of training and employee development bestpractices
• Knowledge of Federal and state legislative process
• Knowledge of audit and program compliance
• Knowledge of personnel management
• Knowledge of lean or other recognized processimprovement
• Knowledge of AI concepts, tools and methodologies
• Knowledge of political processes

Mansioni

• Oversees daily administrative operations, including managing risk, budget, delivery of results and overall agency operational performance
• Streamlines internal systems, eliminates waste, introduces performance metrics (KPIs), and continuously improves operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Works with the Division Director to develop and translate vision and strategies into division operations; travel may be required, including overnight stays

Conoscenze

Operational management

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Statistics

Change management

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DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

MVD Deputy Division Director of Operations

Job Location:

Address: Motor Vehicle Division
1801 W. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary Range: $155,000 - $165,000

Anticipated Salary: $160,000

Grade: 32

Closing Date: 11/12/2026

Job Summary:

Works closely with the Division Director as a senior member of Division leadership, overseeing operations and developing, sponsoring and overseeing operationalimprovements. Directs implementation of effective controls to ensure integrity of Division work flow, processes, and products. Reviews operational progress toward completionof initiatives to meet strategic targets and redirects efforts and resources as needed. Collaborates with the rest of MVD leadership to refine and implement MVD’s strategicplan. Collaborates with internal and external partners, stakeholders and customers to direct the design and implementation of improvements and solutions to various issues.Supports process improvement initiatives and serves as an executive sponsor of process improvement projects. Travel may be required, including overnight stays.

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:

• Operational oversight: Oversees daily administrative operations, including managing risk, budget, delivery of results and overall agencyoperational performance.
• Process optimization: Streamline internal systems, eliminate waste, introduce performance metrics (KPIs), and continuously improveoperational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Strategy and Vision: Works closely with the Division Director to develop and translate vision and strategies into division operations. Travel maybe required, including overnight stays.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Training and employee development bestpractices
• Federal and state legislative process
• Audit and program compliance
• Personnel management
• Lean or other recognized processimprovement
• AI concepts, tools and methodologies
• Political processes

Skill in:

• Operational management and political acumen
• Communicating effectively and concisely,both orally and in writing
• Presenting clearly articulated data,anticipating leadership questions
• Leadership and communication, includinginfluencing and negotiating
• Building consensus among internal andexternal stakeholders
• Developing and implementing metrics andmeasurement systems
• Statistical analysis

Ability to:

• Lead, manage, and monitor programs
• Implement and lead change initiatives
• Work in highly variable assignments
• Analyze information and data, and preparereports
• Identify and draw on analytical tools andtechniques to develop creative approachesand new insights to business issues
• Conduct research; using gathered data,develop recommendations for improvement
• Assess current and future staffing needsbased on organizational goals and budgetconstraints
• Recommend and implement effectivebusiness and process controls
• Collaborate and build businessrelationships

Selective Preference(s):

Extensive experience in change management, planning, management of large scale organization operations.

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:

• 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.