STATE MONITOR ADVOCATE COMPLIANCE AUDITOR

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Quality Assurance and Integrity Administration (QAIA)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $24.2660 / hourly ($50,473.28 annually)

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

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 State Monitor Advocate Compliance Auditor with the Quality Assurance and Integrity Administration (QAIA). This position serves as a Senior Compliance Auditor performing highly complex auditing work to evaluate the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of federally required State Monitor Advocate (SMA) activities pursuant to 20 CFR Part 653–658. This role ensures Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFWs) across Arizona receive equitable, high-quality services by auditing delivery systems, monitoring complaints, and leveraging strategic partnerships across local, state, and national agricultural stakeholders.

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, 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 audit scopes and procedures in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (GAS) to perform highly complex compliance audits of DERS programs.
• Conducts in-state travel and formal on-site reviews of one-stop centers.
• Conducts field visits and audits outreach workers' daily logs and activity records to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assembles comprehensive audit working papers and formulates data-driven recommendations for operational improvements.
• Prepares draft and final audit reports detailing audit findings, identifying operational discrepancies, and outlining required corrective action plans.
• Drafts contributions to the statewide Agricultural Outreach Plan (AOP), Annual Outreach Summaries, and quarterly DOL compliance submissions.
• Develops reports that summarize work area findings.
• Offers suggestions and assists in the identification, implementation, and maintenance of actions that contribute to the strategic and operational objectives outlined in state, federal, and policy regulations and rules.
• Monitors and elevates services delivered to Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers.

Knowledge in:
• Federal regulations and governing workforce programs.
• Computer technology principles, database systems, and automated programs used for audit research and data analysis.

Skill in:
• Producing detailed, accurate audit working papers, statistical summaries, and formal audit reports.
• Developing and delivering technical assistance, training programs, and presentations to staff, leadership, and external partner organizations.

Ability to:
• Establish statewide guidelines, policy manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform in a lead capacity to provide guidance, technical support, and training to direct service personnel.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Direct experience with MSFW programs, including substantial work experience in farmworker activities or agricultural labor compliance.
• Experience in data analysis, statistical sampling, compilation of complex data sets, and formal technical report/position paper writing.
• 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).
• Spanish/English bilingual proficiency (oral and written) required in accordance with language access standards under 20 CFR Part 653.

• At least two (2) years of professional experience as an Auditor or equivalent.
• 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
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

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

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.