PROGRAM SPECIALIST

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Supreme Court seeks a Program Specialist III in the Court Services Division. This position involves managing inquiries related to interpreter credentialing, supporting the court interpreter program, and may allow remote work options based on performance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Accrued vacation pay and sick leave

10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Employee referral bonus

Flexible remote work schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of related experience.
• Strong organizational skills and knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Experience with sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage interpreter credentialing inquiries and test scheduling.
• Provide administrative support for the Court Interpreter Program.
• Assist with Video Remote Interpreting System and conduct exams.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong oral communication

Excellent organization

Knowledge of Excel

Knowledge of Word

Ability to handle sensitive information

Ability to understand legislation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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JOB TITLE:
Program Specialist III

JOB #:
2656

DIVISION:
Court Services

HIRING SALARY:
$49,533.00 annualized ($23.81 hourly)

CLOSING DATE:
All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM: This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Court Services Division of the Arizona Supreme Court is seeking a Program Specialist to join our team. This position works for the Court Operations Unit in the area of language access and interpreter credentialing. This position is responsible for responding to inquiries to the interpreter credentialing program, test scheduling for candidates of the interpreter credentialing program, serving as a test administrator (proctor) for interpreter credentialing examinations, assisting with exam audits and data entry, providing administrative support for the Court Interpreter Program Advisory Committee (CIPAC), assisting with scheduling and use of the Video Remote Interpreting System (VRIS), and other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least two years of related experience. Relevant experience may substitute for education. In addition, the successful candidate will possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent organization, strong knowledge of Excel including the ability to import and export data, and strong knowledge of Word. This position also requires the ability to handle and manage sensitive and confidential information, demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks effectively, the ability to understand legislation, court rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, and the demonstrated ability to work effectively with judges, administrators, interpreters, court staff and other agencies.

The preferred candidate will have experience in the court system, preferably in Arizona, knowledge regarding processes surrounding court interpreting and translation.

Some overnight travel is required for exam administration and training, not to exceed 10%.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include computer testing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, typing, etc.) and first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, Non- Exempt level position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• 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. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer

About the company

Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.

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