Pavement Management Engineer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $85,200 - $95,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Identify and characterize practical engineering problems into correct mathematical or computer models and seek the most efficient solutions.
• Comprehend and solve highly complex, multi-dimensional asset management problems.
• Process information logically.
• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems and exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Arizona PE Licensure is required for this position. A candidate who holds an active PE in another state will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employment start date.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable 39 month MVR.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years experience in relevant transportation field.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Pavement Management System software.
• Supports the Pavement Design team 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.

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
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior