Remote Senior Division Planner – Transport Planning Lead

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 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.