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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. INTERGOVERNMENTAL MANAGER Job Location: Office of the Director (OOD)
1717 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $70,000-$80,000
Grade: 22
Closing Date: January 21, 2025 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 who 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!
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Intergovernmental Specialist. This position is responsible in supporting the agency's tribal community initiatives, collaborate with tribes and community organizations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing and strengthen relationships development, awareness, trainings and other relevant issues. They will serve as the division's Liaison with other organizations looking for solutions to resolve issues. The Intergovernmental Specialist is responsible for handling concerns and issues in an informal, confidential, neutral and non-partisan manner.
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 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:
• Consults with tribal governments to ensure that concerns and impacts are carefully considered before DES or Department of Housing (DOH) acts or makes decisions affecting tribal communities. Identifies tribal considerations in the development of policy, program, and funding initiatives impacting tribal communities.
• Performs duties in a manner that supports the DES or DOH internal culture and mission. Provides guidance, coaching, mentoring, and oversees the Intergovernmental Liaisons within agency supporting agency divisions.
• Develops strategies to establish, implement and coordinate multi-agency policies and procedures regarding Tribal concerns and recommendations. Advises the Deputy Director for DES and the Deputy Director and Assistant Deputy Director of Programs for DOH respectively for expansion of programs and administrative policy affecting the Tribal entities.
• Ensures ongoing communication with tribal governments and tribal partners by responding to requests for information and providing technical assistance as it relates to the work of DES or DOH respectively.
• Provides information to the Agencies regarding Tribal concerns and recommendations. Design and implement special projects to ensure positive and productive outcomes.
Knowledge of:
• Policy development within a large multiple program agency including organization, communication and communication techniques.
• Tribal governments structures and operations.
• Culturally appropriate approaches to interpersonal and business communications with Tribal leadership and Tribal governments.
• External resources and community resources
Skill in:
• High degree of skill in areas of analysis, problem solving, formulation of alternatives and strategy development.
• Development and maintaining positive working relationships with agency managers, staff and members of Tribal governments and communities.
• Analyzing needs and situations and recommending innovative ways for addressing issues involving the Department and Tribal governments and/or communities.
• Preparing thoroughly researched and concisely and accurately written summary analyses, fact sheets and briefing papers.
• Advocacy and group facilitation
• Group facilitation, coaching, mentoring, and development
• Managing projects, analyzing and interpreting data to make appropriate recommendations
Ability to:
• Read, comprehend and apply policies, procedures, etc. with commitment to continuous improvement
• Understand the concerns of Tribal members and capably assist in resolving issues
• Make stakeholders' needs a primary focus and develop and sustain productive customer relations
• Develop and promote relations building with federal and state, non-profit and private agencies.
This ideal candidate for this position will have:
• Experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations and/or communities and have a basic understanding of historical trauma and Tribal advocacy.
• This position may require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. 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).
• 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
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.
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact at 520-235-3174 or OODHRstaffing@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 at 520-235-3174 or OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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