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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. STATEWIDE PROGRAMS MANAGER Job Location: Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Workforce Development Administration (WDA)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
www.azdes.gov
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. Posting Details: Salary: $40.8654/ hourly ($85,000.03 annually)
Grade: 22
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 a Statewide Programs Manager with the Workforce Development Administration (WDA). This position is responsible for work of considerable difficulty in planning, organizing and directing state-wide programs. This position works with appropriate program managers to develop, implement, and evaluate statewide Administration goals, policies, procedures, and includes operational governance, special projects and assignments, data analysis and submission of state and federal required reports. The position will also work with community partners to include the Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDA) engaging and collaborating in identifying strategies for WIOA target populations.
This position will be required to utilize a business methodology that drives continuous improvement.
Travel will be required for meetings/training, conduct office visits/reviews and onboard new staff.
Travel will be required for State business. 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).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, 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 offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Develops, organizes, coordinates program goals, services, objectives and strategies governing the statewide operations of the administration.
• Reviews program efficiency and effectiveness making changes as necessary.
• Translates the Department, Division and Administration's strategic priorities to the operational work of supervisors, contractors, and their teams; assists supervisors and contractors in understanding and communicating direct service alignment with strategic priorities.
• Participates with other governmental and external agencies to interpret and coordinate service programs.
• Represents the Department, Division, and Administration in internal and external meetings and/or presentations.
• Knowledge of effective management and supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of budget, fiscal, and procurement practices.
• Skills in leadership and developing the confidence, competence and potential of individual staff and teams.
• Skills in customer service, teamwork, collaboration and interpersonal communication, including de-escalation and conflict resolution.
• Skills in written and verbal communication, including public speaking and presentation.
• Proficiency with G-Suite and data systems.
• Ability to learn & apply applicable Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of diverse teams.
• Travel to locations within assigned area and to statewide meetings, which may include navigation in rural or otherwise difficult to locate areas.
• Ability to promote ARIZONA@WORK verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
• 2 years managerial experience in one or more of the functions related to the duties of this position.
• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in the management of diverse, remote cross functional teams, monitoring and achieving contractual and federal targets.
• 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).
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
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.
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Maritza Duffy at 602-679-5360 or email maritzaduffy@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 (602) 679-5360 or emailing maritzaduffy@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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