Program Administrator 2

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team!

Job Summary:

This position provides a high level of ADOT representation to a variety of external stakeholders and manages projects in the Broadband Office within the State Engineer's Office. Projects are related to standardization; telecommunication facilities and providers; right -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 database; and administering varying legal agreements. This position assists the review and analysis Commerce Authority, and ADOT Government Relations Office.

Job Duties:

• Oversees the operations and manages broadband 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 TSMO Division and IDO Districts on broadband related projects.
• Conduct site visits to determine effectiveness of programs and inspect permit work.

Selective Preference(s):

Progressively responsible experience leading and managing projects an dprograms. Bachelor's degree in Business, Telecommunications, Public Service, Nonprofit Leadership and Management, or closely related field. 5 years of telecommunications experience can be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. 3 years of continuous improvement experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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).