Contracts Management Specialist 2

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 2

Job Location:

4312 - FIELD REPORTS

206 S. 17th Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details

Salary: $51,870 - $61,870

Anticipated Salary: $56,870.53

Grade: 19

Closing Date: April 23, 2026

Job Summary

This position is a part of the Field Reports group and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and labor policies such as Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) for federally funded highway construction projects. This position facilitates the proper reporting of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprentice utilization, and resolution of employee wage violations. The information is then disseminated to ADOT Field Offices, contractors, and subcontractors. Reports to upper management to certify that all federal labor laws are being uniformly enforced for all contractors and subcontractors.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the departments 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 oversight and compliance verification of contractors compliance with DBRA provisions. Includes reviewing wage decisions, payroll records, employee interviews, fringe benefits, and apprenticeship/trainee documentation. Recording document findings and performing follow up actions.

Review and approve contractor apprentice/trainee documents for compliance with bona fide unions, state agencies, and contractor programs. Compile those documents, input them into appropriate databases, and communicate finding with United State Department of Labor (USDOL), ADOT Field Offices, and Contractors.

Process requests for additional classifications, wage rates, and fringe benefits for submittal to the USDOL for approval. Assist supervisor to investigate and resolve wage violation complaints from contactor employees. May require instate travel and overnight stays. May drive a State vehicle. Assist supervisor in the creation of the reports and tracking methods.

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Davis-Bacon labor laws as defined in section 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) section 1273.
• FHWA regulation and policies in regards to construction practices.
• USDOL regulations and policies.
  
  

Skills In

• Analysing an preparing data.
• Written and verbal communication.
• FAST software
• Various computer software programs including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  
  

Ability To

• Communicate technical details to non-users.
• Complete basic math calculations.
  
  

Selective Preference(s)

Two years of experience in reviewing and evaluating payroll documents.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Valid drivers 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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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.

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