State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET) · 14 hours ago
MPD DIVISION DIRECTOR
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$181K/yr - $192K/yrState of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET) is seeking a leader for the Multimodal Planning Division (MPD). This role involves overseeing capital improvements for transportation modes, collaborating with stakeholders, and directing efforts in transportation planning across the state.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Cooperates, collaborates, and communicates with stakeholders in the transportation planning process
Create and investigate innovative methods to reduce costs while meeting division goals and objectives
Provide oversight and guidance relating to design, construction, maintenance, and general operations of the state highway system
Leads the implementation of the Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program
Leads the operations of the state highway system
Advise deputy state engineers and staff on process improvement, organization, staffing, training, quality and performance improvements, strategic planning and budget issues
Coordinate and facilitate high level decision making process with deputy state engineers
Manages and leads the Construction and Maintenance functional units and the metropolitan project development and delivery
Represents ADOT at departmental commitments with public and private organizations, including the State Transportation Board, other Executive Leadership, legislators, local elected officials, and administrators or other governmental agencies and private sector organizations
Provides reports, presentations, and recommendations to the deputy director for transportation/state engineer, director's office staff, State Transportation Board, and others
Makes such presentations to civic groups and others as needed
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of planning for transportation at both the project and enterprise level as demonstrated through past experience
Knowledge of standard industry practices in transportation contract administration processes, and their application in planning, design, construction, management systems, and their functions
Knowledge of ADOT's project management process
Knowledge of various design strategies and standards
Knowledge of organizational and operational procedures of ADOT/IDO and state government, including budgetary, legislative, contracting personnel and procurement processes, and their responsibilities and authority of various agencies in State government
Knowledge of federal and state highway programs and associated processes
Knowledge of MMS Office and/or Google Workspace
Skill in leadership and development of staff
Skill in transportation planning
Skill in application of Civil Engineering knowledge to highway design, construction, maintenance, and operations
Skill in written and verbal communication, interpersonal relationships
Skill in negotiating intergovernmental agreements and private sector agreements
Skill in listening and working with public and constituents collaboratively to develop creative solutions to address their concerns and issues
Ability to accomplish the division mission with allocated resources
Ability to create innovative methods to reduce costs and/or improve processes
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to effectively supervise and guide subordinates
Ability to make decisions
Ability to make presentations to the public, legislatures, and other varied parties
Ability to lead a large organization
Ability to problem solve complex issues
Ability to manage and supervise a large professional staff
Ability to anticipate and understand public and constituent concerns
Ability to maintain a confidential working relationship regarding transportation planning matters
Ability to coach and develop employees including continuous improvement practices and principles
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)
Preferred
Experience leading and managing major projects and programs
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Business Management Degree or equivalent years of supervisory and managerial work experience
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
Company
State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET)
The Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET) Office develops and executes the statewide information technology strategy, while also providing capabilities, services, and infrastructure to ensure the continuity of mission-critical and essential systems.
Founded in 2011
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase