COMPLIANCE PROGRAM MANAGER

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team To Statewide Construction Senior Field Training Specialist (COMPLIANCE PROGRAM MANAGER) Job Location: Address: 1221 N 21st Ave Phoenix, AZ, 85009 Posting Details: Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 Anticipated Salary: $80,000 Grade: 24 Closing Date: 04/04/2024 Job Summary: Under the direction of the State Construction Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, the Construction Operations Compliance Program Manager oversees the Department’s field training and coaching program.
This is a key position in identifying, elevating and correcting areas of non-compliance within the Department while training field personnel on current procedures to improve the quality of ADOT construction activities within Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) construction program.
This position provides training and coaching of ADOT office and field personnel on various construction related processes including: Contract administration, policy and procedures, Standard Specifications, project administrative requirements, inspection requirements and techniques, industry products and processes.
This position provides statewide support to ADOT district construction offices and field personnel, ensuring the Department's compliance with federal and state requirements.
This will require the employee to implement assessment tools to evaluate employee skill level and exercise independent judgment within agency guidelines.
Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture.
Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.
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.
Job Duties: Train and coach field and office personnel in: project administrative requirements, approved industry construction practices, Department approved procedures, construction inspection activities, and perform various inspections for highway and bridge construction during field office coaching visits, while driving a state vehicle in the course and scope of state business.
Manage the daily operations of the Department’s field training and coaching program through supervision of staff engaged in training and coaching of ADOT construction field office personnel throughout the State.
Examine engineering project records, inspection diaries, quantitative checklists, material certifications, and other documents for accuracy and completeness of the contractor’s work.
Review inspection results with field inspectors, project supervisors, and Resident Engineers.
Provide technical assistance to the Resident Engineer and staff as requested.
Liaise with ADOT district construction units to advise, provide guidance, and provide additional support in developing corrective actions and continuous improvement plans for compliance.
Develop and implement employee assessments to ensure conformity with the ADOT Standard Specifications, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements, project plans, contract documents, Construction Bulletins, Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) & American Concrete Institute (ACI) testing procedures, as well as internal policies and related industry practices.
Perform a variety of duties and special projects related to highway construction as assigned by the Construction QA Manager.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge: - Principles and practices of engineering as applied to the areas of assignment.
- Material design, testing procedures, and requirements as prescribed by the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Society for Testing and Materials.
- Federal and State statutes as applied to highway construction work.
- Agency standards, policies and procedures applicable to the construction industry.
- ADOT’s 2021 Standard Specifications, ADOT’s Material Certification Requirements, State and Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Federal Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements.
- Proper use of the English language to include spelling and vocabulary.
Skill: - Compiling and interpreting data as it relates to the management and inspection of highway construction projects.
- Training and coaching others, working with contractors, working with leaders at multiple levels and developing interpersonal relationships.
- The assessment and evaluation of state employees skill level and performance of their job duties.
- Assembling, facilitating, and collaborating with small groups to assist in the development of corrective actions and continuous improvement procedures.
- Computer functions such as the Google platform including email, Doc, and Sheets along with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel.
- Intricate knowledge in: *PEN5; creating and approving daily diaries, inspection payments.
*Force accounts; implementation, documenting, and tracking.
*FAST; creating pay items, creating and negotiating supplemental agreements, facilitating contractor monthly pay estimates.
Ability: - Solve, understand and explain complex mathematical calculations.
- Understand, research, read, and interpret a variety of technical engineering documents, e.
g.
highway project plans, project schedules, survey data, specifications, material testing data, and computer generated data.
- Independently organize and prioritize work assignments.
- Work independently at remote locations for periods of time as necessary while performing routine duties as assigned.
- Adapt to a fast-paced environment, adjust to changing priorities, make sound and ethical decisions.
- Coordinate and manage multiple concurrent projects, determine potential conflicts and risks to determine appropriate mitigation, and build positive working relationships.
- Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.
Selective Preference(s): The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge on a variety of standard construction industry processes that equates to ten years of experience as an ADOT Transportation Construction Technician 4 or greater, or ten years of experience as a Lead Field Inspector on heavy highway construction projects, or equivalent experience within another agency or state entity, or the skills to perform the job acquired through formal and informal training including but not limited to ten plus years of heavy highway construction supervision experience.
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.
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11).
American Concrete Institute (ACI): Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI): Field Technician.
Applicants without their ATTI & ACI certification must obtain both certifications within the first year of employment.
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 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.
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.