Senior Division Administrator

Job Summary :

The Senior Division Administrator in the Revenue and Fuel Tax Administration is responsible for the accounting of Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) and Vehicle License Tax (VLT) revenues as well as the administration of all motor fuel tax laws.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture.

Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

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.

Job Duties :

Provide leadership and management for continuous process improvement to achieve operational efficiency and effectiveness in the collection and distribution of HURF and VLT revenues.

Build relationships with external and internal stakeholders such as federal, tribal, and state partnering and industry groups.

Acts as the International Fuel Tax Agreement Commissioner for the State of Arizona; also acts as the Joint Operations Center Steering Committee Member for Arizona.

Compose correspondence dealing with sensitive issues or requiring considerable judgment or discretion. Prepares technical, administrative and status reports.

Reviews reports and other written material from internal and external sources.

Assist FMS management and ADOT Government Relations to formulate policy / legislative changes to transportation tax policy.

Secure and provide oversight on FHWA fuel tax grants successfully awarded to ADOT.

Ensures key staff positions are filled. Develops and communicates performance expectations to subordinate managers. Provides leadership, coaching and guidance to direct reports and monitors and evaluates performance of direct reports.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge :

• Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 28; tax policies; federal application and regulation relative to grants.
• Government administration and management.
• Government business and financial management principles, practices and methods.
• Government budgeting concepts and preparation, allocation, projection and monitoring practices and procedures.
• Federal application and regulations relative to grants.
• Government policies and procedures.
• Tax policies.
• Legislative process.
• Principles and methods of professional development and training.
• Principles and methods of research, analysis and report preparation.

Skill :

• Applying AMS principles.
• Assessing needs for the unit.
• Applying leadership principles.
• Organizing.
• Applying the principles of business and financial management and administration.
• Conducting financial analysis.
• Assessing needs for professional development and training
• Developing and supervising subordinate staff,.
• Interacting with subordinates, superiors, peers, officials and representatives of other agencies.
• Communicating through written and oral communication, including report preparation.
• Making presentations.

Ability :

• Successfully lead, manage and implement a financial management system.
• Successfully organize.
• Successfully communicate and interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Successfully analyze information and data.
• Successfully prepare and deliver written and oral presentations.
• Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.

Selective Preference(s) :

Seven (7) years of managerial experience preferred in financially-related government programs preferably in a transportation environment of a size and budget comparable to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Master's Degree preferred.

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.) ).

Must be able to successfully pass an Internal Revenue Service background check.

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 . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

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