DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY

OFFICE OF POLICY AND RULES
3003 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012

Salary: $26.9231 HRLY/$56,000.05 Salary 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until filled

The primary responsibility of this position is developing Department Rules. This includes researching, reviewing, analyzing and writing  Department policies and procedures. This position also Represents the Department at the Governor's Regulatory Review Council and at public hearings. 

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

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Drafts and facilitates the implementation of DCS rules in compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act and the Department's policies and procedures, including representing the Department at the Governor's Regulatory Review Council and at public hearings on proposed rule making.
  
• Prepares agency reports and documents, including those required by the Administrative Procedures Act such as five-year-review reports and Department certifications.
  
• Provides technical assistance to DCS staff regarding the rule making process and Department policies and procedures, including facilitating internal work groups.
  
• Researches and analyzes current and pending legislation and other authoritative sources that may impact the development of Department Rules, policies and procedures.
  
• Conducts public meetings and engages with external partners and stakeholders on Department rule making activities.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

• The rule making process, including requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act
  
• Child welfare practices
  
• The Arizona legislative process

Skills in:

• Writing and editing highly technical material
  
• Researching and comprehension of legal and regulatory issues
  
• Communicating complex issues, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner
  
• Public speaking
  
• Organization
  
• Self-motivation

Ability to:

• Analyze, reason logically and use independent judgment
  
• Facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders
  
• Organize complex information and present it in an understandable format
  
• Work independently and as part of a team
  
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Bachelor's degree in a field that requires strong writing and research skills (e.g. pre-law, business, political science, etc.). Two years of experience in the field of law, government, policy, and/or regulatory issues. Training and/or experience in the rule making process, specifically the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act. One year experience in child welfare and/or human services.

The ability to secure and maintain clearance from the DCS Central Registry.

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).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Wellness plans
  

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. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at ADA@AZDCS.GOV.   Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.  Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at recruiting@azdcs.gov.  The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.