DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

MPD PLANNING TEAM
1611 W Jackson St.,
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $69,802.03 

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 08/17/2026

Operates the Pavement Management System (PMS), manages data quality control checks of vendor-collected pavement condition data, and assists in the development and implementation of the Asset Management Plan (AMP). This role involves reviewing engineering plans and the Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, interpreting cost estimates, analyzing complex multidimensional data to predict performance, recognizing and resolving errors in datasets, writing Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio scripts, and conducting life-cycle cost analyses. The position provides statewide technical support for Asset Management and Pavement Preservation 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.

Operates the Pavement Management System software. Supports the Pavement Management and Pavement Design teams as needed. Responds to data requests from a variety of stakeholders. Utilize ArcGIS, Microsoft SQL and Excel for data analysis. Writes documents and creates charts/diagrams/presentations as needed.

Works with contractor and GIS team on quality checks of contractor collected pavement condition survey data. Establishes quality check procedures after collection. Import and analyze pavement condition data in ArcGIS and Microsoft SQL Server.

Provides technical support for Asset Management including consistency report analysis & documentation, life cycle cost analysis for the AMP and the Long-Range Transportation Plan. Performs analysis utilizing the Pavement Management System and assists with development of the AMP update.

Attends professional work seminars, meetings, and conferences to represent ADOT. Serves as a subject matter expert and provides feedback on research projects as needed.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to design, development, construction and maintenance of the state highway system
• Federal and state statutes, agency standards, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to AASHTO, ASTM, FHWA specifications
• Safety and public relations practices
• Methods, procedures and techniques utilized in management of assigned resources
• Computer applications as they pertain to area of assignment (Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace)
• Research techniques related to highly complex assignments

Skill in/with:

• Complete assignments accurately and with minimal errors and attention to detail
• Analyze, organize, and present complex technical data
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches
• Work with supervisors and leadership
• Expert oral and written communications
• Writes technical reports pertaining to subject matter and assignments
• Communicates effectively in writing based on the audience and technical needs
• Verbal and interpersonal skills as applied to contacts with peers, public governmental agencies and stakeholders
• Develop and implement appropriate standard procedures and priorities related to area of assignment

Ability