PLNG PROG MGR 1

Oversight of all multimodal transportation planning on the State Highway System within assigned transportation planning regions. Serve as the ADOT liaison for Council of Governments (COGs) and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) within assigned transportation planning regions. Implementation of ADOT's performance-based Planning to Programming (P2P) process to develop ADOT's Draft Five Year Construction Program. Management of complex, long-range, multimodal planning studies and consultant contracts/activities. Management of various transportation planning programs.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
COG/MPO oversight responsibilities: serve as ADOT liaison, federal aid compliance, Work Program and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) oversight, serve on Technical Advisory Committees (requires travel), participate in various duties for local COG/MPO studies (i.e. TACs, review panel, guidance), and approving invoices
Project management responsibilities (transportation planning studies): scope development, oversight of scope/schedule/budget, facilitation, coordination, manage consultant contracts, public & stakeholder engagement (if applicable), and approve consultant invoices
Planning to Programming (P2P) Implementation: coordinate with various ADOT sections and COGs/MPOs/Tribes to identify project needs, assist the P2P Manager in review of project list spreadsheets and databases, review of P2P process revisions & updates, and participate in workshops
Coordinate with federal, tribal, state, regional, and local planning stakeholders on external planning studies, activities, and initiatives
Initiate innovations in planning processes, programs, and studies associated with State and Regional Planning

Knowledge of:
Considerable knowledge of planning administration, planning tools, techniques, practices and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of state statutes and federal regulations related to transportation planning and public involvement
Project management practices
Public sector ethics
Skills in:
Communicate clearly, orally, and in writing, with consultants, staff, senior management, appointed/elected officials, planning agency staff, and the public
Facilitate resolutions for complex issues
Manage consultants and project teams
Budget and contract management
Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Ability to:
Flexibility to work in an office setting and remotely, involving multiple hours of sitting and working via a computer
Multitask various complex assignments simultaneously
Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines
Travel throughout the State of Arizona for business purposes (overnight stay required on occasion)

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, program management, project management, or engineering.
Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field, or completion of related coursework or training preferred.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

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

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

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 pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

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 (602) 712-7279. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.