Business Enterprise Program Specialist

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

ASRS Retirement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick leave

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Department of Economic Security (DES) in Arizona seeks a Business Enterprise Program Specialist to oversee BEP operators and ensure compliance with health codes and policy requirements.

This role reports to the BEP Operations Manager and may be remote within Arizona, with three days in the office weekly. It involves facility visits, inspections, training BEP Operators, budgeting input, and documenting outcomes to meet state standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal and State laws, Randolph-Sheppard Act, and BEP policies.
• Understanding of Federal and State fiscal rules and regulations.
• Experience with budget development and expenditure control.

Responsibilities

• Conducts facility visits and provides ongoing technical assistance to BEP Operators.
• Conducts inspections and monitors food service and vending operations for compliance.
• Provides support and instruction to BEP Operators to ensure policy compliance.
• Documents results and achievements of Licensed BEP Operators.
• Creates purchase, replacement, and repair requests for equipment.
• Plans for the next budget period by compiling past expenditures and estimating future costs.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Counseling

Observation

Analysis

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Assertive

Diplomatic

Job description

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.

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Job Location

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)

Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

83425 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85008

Posting Details

Salary: $17.6822 - $23.1517/ hourly ($36,778.97 - $48,155.53 annually)

Grade: 19

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 Business Enterprise Program Specialist with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position will report to the Business Enterprise Operations Manager and will exercise considerable discretion and independent judgment to ensure that operators/facilities throughout the state are managed in accordance with Arizona health code, food safety standards, and policy requirements.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (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.

Job Duties

• Conducts facility visits and provides ongoing technical assistance to the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Operators.
• Conducts periodic inspections, site audits, and monitors food service and/or vending operations concerning proper management of the operation.
• Provides support and ongoing instruction to BEP Operators to ensure full compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Documents results and achievements of Licensed BEP Operators.
• Creates all purchase, replacement, and repair requests as needed for good service and/or vending related equipment.
• Participates in planning for the next budget period by compiling past expenditure figures, estimating future costs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge in:

• Federal and State laws, statutes, rules, regulations pertaining to the Randolph-Sheppard Act and the Business Enterprise Program
• Federal and State fiscal rules and regulations
• Operational/facility budget development and expenditure control

Skill in:

• Effective communication, negotiation, and counseling/consulting skills
• Advanced observation, analysis, problem-solving, and conflict of resolution skills

Ability to:

• Solve problems and make sound decisions
• Be assertive and diplomatic
• Manage and perform multiple tasks

Selective Preference(s)

• Four years' experience in the food service and/or vending industry acquired through retail food and/or vending operations at the mid-management level or higher for a period of four years, two (2) years of this experience should be directly associated with the food service and/or vending industry

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
• Candidate shall have or meet the requirements to obtain prior to their first day of employment, a valid Level One Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Must pass a secondary background check conducted by State, Federal, and/or Military Agencies to obtain badge access to various facilities.
• 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.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).

Benefits

• 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

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.

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.

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 Maritza Duffy at [phone] or email [e-mail].

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 [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.