You must possess specialized engineering skills, relevant experience, and the ability to work collaboratively to develop and implement engineering solutions effectively.

You will perform specialized engineering tasks, analyze technical data, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate on projects to support infrastructure and system improvements.

United States

Phoenix

Large

Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire.  Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.



Government

State of Arizona

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  <p>DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION</p> 
  <p><i>Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team</i><br> <i>To</i><br> </p> 
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 <p><b>TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST</b></p> 
 <p>Job Location: </p>
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  <p>Address: 1221 S 2nd Ave<br> Tucson, AZ 85713</p> 
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 <p>Posting Details: </p>
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  <p>Salary: $61,478.50-$71,478.50 <br> </p>
  <p>Anticipated Salary: $66,478.50<br> </p>
  <p>Grade: 22<br> </p>
  <p>Closing Date: 7/29/2024</p> 
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 <p>Job Summary: </p>
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  <p>Responsible for the management of the District's Highway Development Program. This includes the review and commenting on project identification documents, project scoping documents, project plans and specification and project cost estimates. Assist in determining cost estimates of projects and monitor projects in the 5-year plan to keep them on schedule and within budget. Provide input from the District regarding project needs and new projects to be added to the annual 5-year plan update and coordinate project construction and bid schedules with construction office. Provide assistance to the field personnel during the construction phase of the project as needed. Occasional daily and/or overnight travel may be required.</p> 
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 <p>Job Duties: </p>
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  <p>Review highway construction project plans for design clarity, accuracy, and completeness; review highway construction project specifications and special provisions for accuracy and completeness; and prepare/summarize detailed feedback and comments from key District representatives and stakeholders.<br> <br> Meet with stakeholders relative to the projects as the District representative through pre-design and the design process. Attend a variety of meetings, to<br> include but not limited to: Stakeholder/public agency meetings (and prepare notes); highway construction project partnering meetings (may act as<br> meeting facilitator, as needed); highway construction project scoping and field meetings; highway construction predesign, design, and staff meetings as<br> required.<br> <br> Monitor all highway construction projects under development within the District and provide support and assistance to keep delivery of the construction program on schedule. Implement decisions of management.<br> <br> Preparation of documentation and field reports related to the project development; incorporate comments from construction and maintenance; and<br> provide updates for the District. Review documents prepared to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and policies.<br> <br> Participating in continuous improvement activities within the District.</p> 
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 <p>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities (KSAs): </p>
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   <b>Knowledge in:</b>
   <br> 
   <ul>
    <li>Principles and practices of civil engineering.</li>
    <li>Federal, State statutes and agency standards, policies and procedures related to project management and development.</li>
    <li>Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Chat, Calendar, and Google Drive), Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).</li>
   </ul>
   <br> <b> Skill in:</b>
   <br> 
   <ul>
    <li>Researching, reading, and interpreting a variety of technical engineering documents such as survey data, highway plans, blueprints, specifications and computer generated data.</li>
    <li>Written and verbal communication.</li>
    <li>Work scheduling and time management.</li>
    <li>Interpersonal relations, as applied to contacts with contractors, representatives of other governmental agencies, and other agency employees.</li>
   </ul>
   <br> <b> Ability to:</b> 
   <br> 
   <ul>
    <li>Maintain professional, productive interpersonal relations with all highway construction partners and stakeholders.</li>
    <li>Self management.</li>
    <li>Understand, analyze, and evaluate a wide variety of data.</li>
    <li>Participate in a team environment.</li>
   </ul>
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 <p>Selective Preference(s): </p>
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  <p>Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or closely related field, or three (3) years experience equal to a Transportation Construction Tech 3 or above; or completion of the ADOT Engineer-in-Training (EIT) program.</p> 
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 <p>Pre-Employment Requirements: </p>
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  <p>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).</p> 
  <p> All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).</p> 
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 <p>Benefits: </p>
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   The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: 
   <br> 
   <ul>
    <li>Sick leave</li>
    <li>Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year</li>
    <li>Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).</li>
    <li>Health and dental insurance</li>
    <li>Retirement plan</li>
    <li>Life insurance and long-term disability insurance</li>
    <li>Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance</li>
   </ul>
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 <p>Retirement: </p>
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  <p>Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.</p> 
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 <p>Contact Us: </p>
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  <p>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) 712-8188. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.</p>
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  DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 
  Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team To  
 
 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 
 Job Location: 
 
  Address: 1221 S 2nd Ave Tucson, AZ 85713 
 
 Posting Details: 
 
  Salary: $61,478.50-$71,478.50  
  Anticipated Salary: $66,478.50 
  Grade: 22 
  Closing Date: 7/29/2024 
 
 Job Summary: 
 
  Responsible for the management of the District's Highway Development Program. This includes the review and commenting on project identification documents, project scoping documents, project plans and specification and project cost estimates. Assist in determining cost estimates of projects and monitor projects in the 5-year plan to keep them on schedule and within budget. Provide input from the District regarding project needs and new projects to be added to the annual 5-year plan update and coordinate project construction and bid schedules with construction office. Provide assistance to the field personnel during the construction phase of the project as needed. Occasional daily and/or overnight travel may be required. 
  
 Job Duties: 
 
  Review highway construction project plans for design clarity, accuracy, and completeness; review highway construction project specifications and special provisions for accuracy and completeness; and prepare/summarize detailed feedback and comments from key District representatives and stakeholders.  Meet with stakeholders relative to the projects as the District representative through pre-design and the design process. Attend a variety of meetings, to include but not limited to: Stakeholder/public agency meetings (and prepare notes); highway construction project partnering meetings (may act as meeting facilitator, as needed); highway construction project scoping and field meetings; highway construction predesign, design, and staff meetings as required.  Monitor all highway construction projects under development within the District and provide support and assistance to keep delivery of the construction program on schedule. Implement decisions of management.  Preparation of documentation and field reports related to the project development; incorporate comments from construction and maintenance; and provide updates for the District. Review documents prepared to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and policies.  Participating in continuous improvement activities within the District. 
  
 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): 
 
  
   Knowledge in:
    
   
    Principles and practices of civil engineering.
    Federal, State statutes and agency standards, policies and procedures related to project management and development.
    Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Chat, Calendar, and Google Drive), Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
   
     Skill in:
    
   
    Researching, reading, and interpreting a variety of technical engineering documents such as survey data, highway plans, blueprints, specifications and computer generated data.
    Written and verbal communication.
    Work scheduling and time management.
    Interpersonal relations, as applied to contacts with contractors, representatives of other governmental agencies, and other agency employees.
   
     Ability to: 
    
   
    Maintain professional, productive interpersonal relations with all highway construction partners and stakeholders.
    Self management.
    Understand, analyze, and evaluate a wide variety of data.
    Participate in a team environment.
   
   
  
 Selective Preference(s): 
 
  Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or closely related field, or three (3) years experience equal to a Transportation Construction Tech 3 or above; or completion of the ADOT Engineer-in-Training (EIT) program. 
  
 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: 
 
  
   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
   
  
   
   
  
 Retirement: 
 
  Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required. 
  
 Contact Us: 
 
  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) 712-8188. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
 


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