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ASSISTANT DISTRICT ENGINEER (ADE)
($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

4671-PHOENIX CONSTRUCTION
2140 W. Hilton
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Posting Details:

Salary: $110,500.00 - $120,500.00 

Anticipated Salary:  $115,500.00

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

Grade: 29

Closing Date: May 20, 2026

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the administration of the Construction and Operations Groups within the District. Duties include but are not limited to; providing leadership,management, supervision, oversight and support to District personnel; serving as a liaison to local, state, and federal agencies, and other stakeholders including addressing complaints, issues, and the needs of the public; preparing recommendations for the DE for the Construction Program; preparing a variety of technical and administrative reports and correspondence; serving on behalf of the DE on an assigned or as necessary basis; providing support and leadership for the administration and management.Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. This position requires a degree in Civil Engineering or other field closely related to highway construction from an accredited university.

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

Job Duties:

Oversees the Administration and Management of the Construction, Development and Operations groups and programs in the District. Provide leadership, management, supervision, coaching and guidance to District personnel. Develop budgets, authorizes expenditures, and signs financial and contract documents for the District.

Serves as an agency liaison for the District and ADOT; representing the agency in meetings with local government agencies, private and corporate stakeholders, internal and external committees; responding to written and verbal inquiries including the preparation of sensitive correspondence as assigned; working with constituents, ADOT upper management, and elected officials regarding operations.

Analyze and prepare reports; prepare annual work plans and recommendations for construction program project, pavement preservation and minor construction projects. Oversees the development process including attending field reviews; reviews construction plans and recommends appropriate modifications and coordinates with Statewide Project Management Office and District engineering. Implementation and sustainability of Arizona Management System continuous improvement philosophy and daily functions. Assists with the management of all administrative functions, including recruiting, hiring, employee performance evaluations, coaching/mentoring, disciplinary actions, planning and budgeting, equipment allocation and usage, staff allocation, training and development of staff. Provides technical support and oversight to staff for problem and issue resolution in both technical and administrative in the areas of Construction, Operations, Project Development, Traffic Engineering/Operations, and Permits; resolves problems with difficult encroachment permits on the ADOT Highway System at the Development and Construction levels.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Engineering philosophies, technical application requirements, processes and principles of the department related to Operations, Maintenance, Construction, Traffic, and Permits.
• Personnel and Resource Management. Ensures efficient and cost-effective applications related to group activities.
• Administrative procedures and methods related to managing the district and leading personnel. Ensures all activities are completed in accordance with all applicable State and Federal Laws, ADOT rules, policies and procedures.
• Program procedures utilized within the Department.
• Knowledge of Construction Inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.

SKILLS IN:

• Work management. Responsible for direction and allocation of group assignments.
• Written and oral communications. Responsible for responding to written and verbal inquiries, including the preparation of sensitive correspondence.
• Interpersonal relations and team building. Often will be the representative for the District related to all operational concerns or as directed by the District Engineer. Ensures the objectives of the department are met through the use of consensus building and teamwork.
• Participates in the planning process to ensure the inclusion of projects necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the State Highway System

ABILITY TO:

• Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.
• Accomplish the mission with allocated resources.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering and five (5) years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 2 (Senior Resident Engineer).

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Candidates will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE (Professional Engineering) from the Board within 6 months of employment start date. 

Valid Driver's License 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.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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.

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

Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

Retirement:

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

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

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 option 3.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.