DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address:  1611 W Jackson St. Phoenix

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.

Salary: $81,140.4900 - $91,140.4900 

Grade: 24

Anticipated Salary: $86,140

This position supports ADOT's online geographical information system (GIS) for data visualization by planning and developing high quality custom maps using GIS. Carry out geospatial maintenance, analysis, reporting, mapping, and publications using agency data. Assist with the maintenance of documentation related to ADOT GIS workflows including metadata, conducting research to obtain existing GIS databases, and other related projects. Coordinate work activities with Council of Governments (COG's), and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO's)related to Federal functional classification changes. Collaborate with peers, contractors, and vendors to provide prompt feedback to leadership. Perform duties as a project manager on a variety of technical projects. Prepare and provide technical documentation to management. The position will be a part of the Data and Information Group.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Development and maintenance of the Arizona Transportation Information (Linear Referencing) System (ATIS) and the Roadway Characteristics Inventory (RCI) datasets using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). A key aspect of the position will be to support the annual submittal of the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) via engineering plan interpretation and roadway characteristics editing
• Plans, develops, and creates high quality custom maps using GIS . Carry out geospatial maintenance, analysis, reporting, mapping, and publications using agency data
• Conduct research to obtain existing GIS databases. Coordinate work activities with Council of Governments (COG's), and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO's) related to Federal functional classification changes. Collaborate with customers to understand business needs and provide prompt feedback
• Perform duties as a project manager on a variety of technical projects. Prepare technical documentation to management
• Represent ADOT on transportation data related conferences, meetings and task forces.

Knowledge of:
• Linear Referencing System theory and fundamentals
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and hardware
• Highway Performance Monitoring Systems
• Roadway characteristics data development
• Program and Project Management
• Planning documents for studies
• Statistics
• State Highway System and Arizona
• Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Skills in:
• Use of GIS tools (hardware/software) ESRI Suite
• ESRI tool Roads & Highways, and Analysis tools
• Use of transportation related databases
• Interpreting / reading engineering construction plans and drawings
• Database design techniques and methods

Ability to:
• Advise management of potential issues and suggested resolutions
• Grasp complex concepts
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Give presentations to a variety of groups
• Manage time effectively
• Prepare and analyze data for answering questions
• Prepare technical reports as needed
• Coach and mentor other GIS teams analysts

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Accredited education/training, or specific experience in Linear Referencing Systems, Urban/Regional Planning, Geographic Information systems (GIS), Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Five (5) years of work experience in programming, database management, geospatial analysis and GIS (including ESRI software applications). Prefer a GIS Professional certification or be able to obtain within 12 months of hiring.

This position requires possession of a valid Arizona Class D Driver License.

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).

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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

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.