ASO 5

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team To ASO 5 Job Location: Address: 206 S 17th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 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.
Posting Details: Salary: $90,191.
20 - $100,191.
20 Grade: 24 Anticipated Salary: $95,191.
20 Job Summary: This position provides a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and expertise.
Represents ADOT to a variety of external stakeholders.
This position manages projects in the Broadband Office within the State Engineer's Office.
Projects are related to standardization; telecommunication facilities and providers; rights-of-way and easements related to ADOT, local public agencies, federal, tribal, private, and railroads; geographic information systems (GIS) mapping and fiber optic inventory; broadband program administration; coordination with ADOT Traffic Systems Maintenance and Operations (TSM&O) Division; creation of trainings and presentations; maintaining databases; and administering varying legal agreements.
This position assists the review and analysis of legislation, statutes, and rules for each program, and provides assistance to the Governor's Office, Sun Corridor Network, Arizona Commerce Authority, and ADOT Government Relations Office.
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: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Oversees the operations and manages broadband telecommunication related projects of the Broadband Office to facilitate broadband initiatives of the Governor's Office.
Processes new applications, renewals and collocations of wireless cell towers located in ADOT Rights-of-Way.
Processes and executes legally binding telecommunications contracts and rights of way use agreements • Meets with external and internal stakeholders.
Attends meetings related to broadband.
Provides analysis, administers, implements, and enforces the specific regulations, policies, guidelines, and business pertaining to Broadband including contracts, agreements and leases • Establishes, standardizes and reviews processes for continuous improvement opportunities.
Conducts process mapping, creates training, and builds effective presentations.
Coordinates and communicates processes with stakeholders to ensure compliance and alignment with State and Agency goals • Researches and analyzes data related to the broadband program to make decisions and provide recommendations.
Ensure that information provided is clearly stated and adheres to legal and statutory requirements • Coordinates with ADOT TSM&O Division on related projects • Conduct site visits to determine effectiveness of programs and inspect permit work Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of administration with emphasis on office management and business process • Arizona Revised Statutes, Codes of Federal Regulation, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) laws and regulations pertaining to telecommunications • Fiber optics and wireless technology, and lease agreements • Rights-of-Way, easements and underlying land ownership such as Bureau of Land Management (BLM), United States Geological Survey (USFS), Arizona State Land Department (ASLD), and Tribal Lands • Principles and practices of the telecommunication and transportation industry, rights-of-way, procurement contracts, agreements and leases • Software related to general administrative services, process mapping, data entry and storage, GIS mapping and visual dashboards • Lean tools, continuous improvement, project management, meeting facilitation, and stakeholder management Skills in: • Oral and written communication and interpersonal relations • Ability to multitask on numerous projects while addressing complex administrative and legal issues • Establishing, standardizing and auditing processes • Facilitating team-based problem solving and achieving agreement • Developing project charters, problem solving, and strategic planning • Negotiating compliance with customers that are in violation of policy, regulation or agreement • Creating and maintaining GIS maps • Google office applications such as Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, LookerStudio, and Forms Ability to: • Manage a comprehensive program for the Department • Manage multiple projects and coordinate activities to complete assignments • Coordinate activities between multiple areas to achieve Department goals • Establish reporting and audit criteria to ensure program compliance • Perform complex analytical work to communicate findings both verbally and in writing • Identify and resolve problems • Build and maintain relationships by working effectively with others (peers, other units, management) to accomplish goals, identify and resolve problems • Respond positively to pressure (results, political and cultural) • Present findings and make recommendations to management • Balance the needs of multiple stakeholders Selective Preference(s): The ideal candidate for this position will have: Progressively responsible experience leading and managing projects and programs.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Telecommunications, Public Service, Nonprofit Leadership and Management, or closely related field.
Five years of telecommunications experience can be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
Three years of continuous improvement experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements: Must possess a Arizona Driver's license with a 39 month acceptable driving record.
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).
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) 712-7279.
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.