ADMINISTRATOR

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona... DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. ADMINISTRATOR Job Location: Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) Program Oversight & Support Administration (POSA) 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85017 www.azdes.gov Posting Details: Salary: $85,479.06 - $110,234.80 annually Grade: 25 Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received Job Summary: Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ?Our DES? video. Come join the DES Team! The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence. DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Administrator with the Program Oversight & Support Administration (POSA). This position is responsible for high level leadership and managerial work of considerable complexity in the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating of Arizona?s public workforce system. This position manages and coordinates federal, and state required workforce activities and cultivates relationships with partners and convenes cross-agency operational leadership meetings, associated committees, and ad-hoc teams to promote policy and practice alignment, process integration, problem solving, knowledge transfer, and issue resolution. This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 days per week in the office/hoteling). The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that a?ords employees ?exibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State?s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in o?ces, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance. Job Duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ? Represents the Department in local, state, and national partnerships to support the public workforce system?s service delivery and outcomes ? Acts as a single point of contact for Governor?s designated Local Workforce Development Boards/Areas (LWDB/A); provides guidance and technical assistance on mandatory operational activities; convene stakeholders as appropriate ? Promotes a continuous improvement culture by coaching and developing the teams? skills and abilities ? Coordinates with public workforce system partners to implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan; assists the Department to evaluate progress of the plan Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): ? Knowledge of long range and strategic planning concepts ? Knowledge of project management tools and best practices principles ? Critical thinking and problem-solving skills ? Facilitation skills ? Ability to communicate to internal and external stakeholders ? Ability to manage organizational and interagency dynamics in a team-oriented environment Selective Preference(s): The ideal candidate for this position will have: ? Bachelor?s Degree in public administration, business administration or related field; and ? Five years? experience in Workforce Development, Economic Development, or related field or ? Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience or ? Master?s Degree in field above with 7 years? experience is preferred Pre-Employment Requirements: ? Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency?s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. ? All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). ? Travel will be required for State business. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then 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.C.C.) R2-10-207.11). Benefits: The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: ? Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans ? Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans ? 10 paid holidays per year ? Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years ? Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program). ? Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly ? Deferred compensation plan ? Wellness plans ? Tuition Reimbursement ? Stipend Opportunities ? Infant at Work Program ? Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy ? Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities ? Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance 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 Retirement: State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates. Contact Us: For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Heath Gibbons at (480) 939-0255 or email hgibbons@azdes.gov. 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 contacting (480) 939-0255 or emailing hgibbons@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation

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