Rules Analyst Legal & Administrative

State of Arizona; Remote; ZAR 1 121 000 - 1 443 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Rules and Policy Administrator in KwaZulu-Natal to oversee the development and implementation of rules according to state standards. This role involves managing public records requests and coordinating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a degree in law or related fields, experience in the rule-making process, and strong project management skills. Competitive benefits include health insurance and options for remote work.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible remote work schedule

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience researching and drafting rules and policy documents.
• Training in the rule-making process and the Administrative Procedures Act.
• Strong understanding of Arizona legislation and regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review rule making packages and facilitate stakeholder meetings.
• Steward all records related to rule making and provide technical assistance.
• Coordinate documents and reports to fulfill Public Record Requests.

Skills

Legal research and analysis

Policy writing and editing

Public speaking

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in law or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Rules and Policy Administrator. This position to the Office of the Director and is responsible administering the Department's rules development and updates in accordance with Arizona Administrative Procedures Act (APA) standards. The individual in this role will interact with the Governor's agricultural resources policy advisor, the Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC), the Arizona Secretary of State's Office, the Arizona Attorney General's Office, and other State agencies as applicable on rule development, approval, submission, and implementation. In addition, this individual is responsible for leading complex projects of considerable difficulty in fulfillment of the Department's public records requests as well as managing the development of, and updates to, the Department's internal administrative policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, review, and edit rule making packages and five-year rule review reports; facilitate stakeholder and public meetings; file all approved rule‑making packages with the Secretary of State's Office or Attorney General's Office as applicable. May be asked to testify or facilitate presentations to the Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC).
• Steward all official records of rule making, substantive policy statements, and Director's administrative orders, including written or oral public comments, meeting minutes and/or recordings of public hearings, or workshops by the Department pertaining to rule making; provide technical assistance and training to Directors, Administrators, and Program Managers.
• with the Department's Legislative Liaison on new or updated legislation that would require new rules or changes to existing rules; conduct legal research and analysis of complex matters that impact rules, substantive policies, and Director's Administrative Orders.
• Coordinate with program personnel across the Department to gather, compile, and prepare documents and reports needed to fulfill Public Record Requests (PRR); assist the Department's Chief Public Information Officer (PIO) with litigation‑related holds and projects, including gathering Department records as part of the discovery process; update and maintain tracking tools for PRRs and report to Departmental leadership on progress, status, and risks.
• Create policy and procedure templates and facilitate training and workshops for program staff across the Department on policy development and implementation; coordinate with subject matter experts (SMEs), program staff, and partner agencies to create and update administrative policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or education (Bachelor's or advanced degree preferred) in the field of law, government, legislation, and/or regulatory issues.
• Training and/or experience in the rule‑making process, specifically the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act.
• At least 3 years' experience researching, analyzing, coordinating, and writing rules and policy documents.
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of law as applied to rule making in Arizona, including the requirements of the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act (APA).
• Complex legal research, policy analysis, policy writing, technical writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in using computer software packages including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe.
• Public speaking and meeting facilitation, workshop development and facilitation.
• Effective time management; reviewing and monitoring overall project progress; managing roadblocks and resolving conflicts.
• Project management and team coordination; ability to work cooperatively and effectively with diverse groups of people inside and outside the Department.
• Provide quality guidance and direction on rule, policy, and procedure development; apply independent judgment, discretion, and make prompt, informed, and fact‑based decisions.

Benefits

• Sick leave and vacation with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Health and dental insurance; retirement plan; life insurance and long‑term disability insurance.
• Optional employee benefits include short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Remote work option: employees may schedule a full‑time or part‑time remote work schedule to improve work/life balance and productivity; remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement.

Contact

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us at (602) 542‑6532 or [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 (602) 542‑6532 or [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.