Traffic Design Team Lead ($4000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Traffic Engineer Manager (Design Section Manager), directs project design activities of a design team. Prepares schedules and allocates the design team’s resources to various projects. Manages team administrative needs. Oversees the development of the traffic engineering documents, design standards, policies and procedures. Provides direction to staff in performing highly complex traffic engineering designs.

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.

Requirements

• The principles and practices of Civil Engineering.
• Federal and State regulations.
• Policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• State statutes.
• Safety practices.
• Principles of consultant agreements.
• Standards and guidelines for traffic control devices.
• Oral and written communications.
• Project management.
• Researching and interpreting technical data.
• Analyzing and designing major highway related projects.
• Computer applications.
• Listen and problem solve.
• Manage time.
• Manage personnel.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with the public, other departments
• Build and facilitate a team.
• Registered Arizona Professional Engineering License - Civil or candidates 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.
• Must possess a valid Arizona state driver's license with an acceptable 39 month driving history.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Previous management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs the functional activities of the design team, assigning work and preparing schedules for achievement of work objectives and completion of project designs.
• Coaches subordinate staff in technical, professional, and personnel areas.
• Evaluates team training needs and develops plans for meeting them.
• Assists in the solution of highly complex traffic design problems.
• Assists in the development, maintenance and use of standard drawings, policy and procedure design manuals and CADD.
• Oversees report preparations, consultant review and construction issue resolution.
• Administers all personnel activities of the design team such as employee performance evaluations, timesheet approvals, employee schedules, leave requests and disciplinary actions.
• Represents Traffic Engineering Group and ADOT at meetings with other sections, groups, outside agencies, consultants, and contractors.
• Maintains continuous communication and coordination between groups, staff and outside agencies through personal contact, reports and meetings.
• Acts as liaison between Design Section and various District construction and headquarters personnel on construction issues.
• Supports and promotes partnering as a way of doing business on all projects.
• Provides guidance and input on escalated design issues.
• Reviews traffic engineering related specification and recommends and approves changes when necessary.
• Implements new traffic design concepts and procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technical issues and design guidelines, initiates, reviews and approves traffic engineering studies, reports and plans produced by staff, consultants or outside agencies.
• Administers and manages on-call consultants and contract personnel.

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: Manager