STATEWIDE PROGRAM MANAGER

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Workforce Development Administration (WDA)
1789 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $40.8654/ hourly ($85,000.03 annually)

Grade: 22

Closing Date: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 Statewide Program Manager with the Workforce Development Administration (WDA). This position is responsible for work of considerable difficulty in planning, organizing and directing state-wide programs, which may include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Career Advancement Network (SNAP CAN), the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP),Temporary Assistance for Needy Families(TANF) Jobs Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Federal Bonding, and compliance for programs such as: Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW), and Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Programs.

Travel will be required for meetings/training, conduct office visits/reviews and onboard new staff.

This position manages others, making staff assignments, and evaluates performance.

This position will be required to utilize a business methodology that drives continuous improvementThis position may be available for remote work within Arizona (minimum 3 days per week in the office/hoteling).

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:

• Plans, develops, organizes, and coordinates program goals, services, objectives and strategies governing the statewide operations of the administration.
• Reviews program efficiency and effectiveness making changes as necessary.
• Reviews programs to ensure compliance with state & federal law & internal policies.
• This position participates with other governmental and external agencies to interpret and coordinate service programs.

Knowledge in:
• Effective management and supervisory technique
• Personnel and management principles
• Budget, fiscal, and procurement practices
• Facilities management; Personnel management

Skill in:
• Written and verbal communication, including public speaking and presentation
• Leadership and developing the confidence, competence and potential of individual staff and teams
• Collecting and using data for problem-solving and decision-making

Ability to:
• Work with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Complete and analyze complex assignments
• Prioritize tasks
• Provide leadership and team building

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; a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or related degree from an accredited college or university; and experience in the management of diverse, remote cross functional teams, monitoring and achieving contractual and federal targets.

• 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. 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 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 Myranda Carrasco at (623) 633.2767 or email myrandacarrasco@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 (623) 633.2767 or emailing myrandacarrasco@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.