ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE 

100 North 15th Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Annual Salary Range: $48,000 - $51,000 

Grade: 19

This position will remain posted until filled  

The Compliance Specialist works independently under minimal supervision, performs brokerage audits, licensee audits, school audits, instructor audits, and investigations.

The Compliance Specialist reviews and ensures compliance with statutory requirements as a brokerage, licensee, school, transaction documentation requirements, operating account requirements, and property management trust accounting.

The Compliance Specialist also reviews and delivers completed reports to the Audit and Investigative Manager showing if the case was found in compliance, out of compliance, or needing further enforcement actions.

• Performs comprehensive audits of financials, operational and transactional records of brokerages and licensees to verify compliance with the Arizona real estate statutes and rules

• Receive and follow process for all types of investigations. Ensure proper procedure is followed when demanding, subpoenaing, or communicating for information or documentation from the respondent

• Prepare comprehensive reports and referrals that outline findings of the investigation or audit; provide evidence when an audit or investigation is not found in compliance with the law

• Inspect, examine, and analyze, including comprehensive research on complex real estate documents, financial statements, and accounts

• Assist walk in traffic for Audits or Investigations as needed; respond to incoming messages, telephone calls, and mail as needed

• Flexibility to cross train and assist in any needed role for the department

• Conduct interviews in person, video/remote, or by telephone

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

• ARS Title 32 Chapter 20 and AAC Title 4 Chapter 28

• Knowledge of Audit process and accounting

• Time Blocking for Case Management

Skills:

• Research, analyzing, and interpretation of state laws and case law as pertaining to case by case basis

• Clearly define without bias non compliant areas

Ability:

• Effectively telework and still hit deadlines

• Learn and adapt to new technologies

• Utilize Google Suite

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11)

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment

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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shawn McConnell at staffing@azdoa.gov for assistance