Licensing Program Specialist I - Policy & Process Optimizer

Dept of Agriculture; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Agriculture seeks a Program Project Specialist 1 to support the Central Licensing Unit in Phoenix. The role involves analyzing licensing program regulations, developing standard operating procedures and forms, monitoring program effectiveness, and providing technical guidance and training to staff and customers.

Responsibilities include reviewing compliance, conducting research and reporting, communicating with stakeholders, and assisting with staff onboarding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in policy administration, political science, or public relations is desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules, and policies.
• Experience developing procedures and designing effective solutions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Analyze licensing program regulations and current policies.
• Develop standard operating procedures and forms for licensing processes.
• Monitor program effectiveness and report findings.
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff and customers.
• Review compliance and conduct research and reporting.
• Communicate with stakeholders and assist with staff onboarding.

Skills

Strong communication

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Web-based applications

Policy analysis

Procedures development

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in policy administration, political science, or public relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Arizona Department of Agriculture seeks a Program Project Specialist 1 to support the Central Licensing Unit in Phoenix. The role involves analyzing licensing program regulations, developing standard operating procedures and forms, monitoring program effectiveness, and providing technical guidance and training to staff and customers.

Responsibilities include reviewing compliance, conducting research and reporting, communicating with stakeholders, and assisting with staff onboarding.