DPS TECHNICAL PROJECT & OPERATIONS EMPLOYEE

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 78,897 - 121,860; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation pay and sick days

10 paid holidays per year

Deferred compensation plan

Top-ranked retirement plans

Affordable medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The Arizona State Government is hiring a Technical Project & Operations Employee to oversee and manage various projects within the Department of Public Safety in Phoenix. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in IT, Public Administration, or related fields along with three years of relevant experience.

The position entails responsibilities like technical writing, performing audits, and developing training programs. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years of experience in project coordination or management.
• Experience in technical writing or training development is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, Public Admin, Criminal Justice, or similar fields required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical project management and program administration tasks.
• Lead or contribute to various administrative or technical projects.
• Ensure compliance with background investigations and examinations.

Skills

Technical project management

Technical writing

Project coordination

Technical inspections

Training development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

DPS TECHNICAL PROJECT & OPERATIONS EMPLOYEE

Salary: $78,897.72 - $121,860.54

Under administrative direction, performs work in a structured or unstructured environment to apply technical project, program, or portfolio management skills, technical writing, technical inspections or audits, analysis, and technical training development and delivery. May rotate assignments within the agency to lead or contribute to administrative, professional, or technical processes and projects. Performs related duties as assigned or directed. This classification is designated as UNCOVERED

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Public Administration, Education, Criminal Justice, Legal or a related field addressing the position's essential knowledge areas; AND three (3) years combined experience in coordinating or managing projects, OR completing audits/inspections, OR technical writing and reporting, OR technical training development and delivery.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Primarily office setting.
• Availability to work irregular hours and/or respond to emergency call-outs on a 24-hour basis.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the state.

Must pass a background investigation.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.

If this position requires 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. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)

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.

Contact Us

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 calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.