Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona stronger by helping Arizonans reach their full potential through temporary assistance for those in need, and care for the vulnerable? The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security, Governance & Innovation Administration (GIA), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Rules Specialist.
The Rules Specialist performs organizational and basic drafting tasks related to rule packages and five-year review reports in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act. This includes reviewing and editing proposed rulemaking documents, formatting documents, posting documents on the Department website, and other functions as needed. The Rules Specialist provides technical assistance and support to Rules Analysts and other Department employees involved in the rule making process.
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 flexibility, autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, 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.
- Assists Rules Analysts and other Department employees with tasks related to rule packages and five-year review reports by preparing documents for the informal and formal comment periods, ensuring that necessary documents are posted on the Department website, and preparing stakeholder and review comments for the Rules Analysts and programs to address.
- Ensure that all rule packages and five-year review reports are of the highest quality by peer reviewing for readability, accuracy, and consistency within rule-making statutes with the Arizona Rulemaking Manual.
- Supports Rules Analysts with formatting and revising DES Administrative Rules, creating base texts, inserting information into templates, organizing documents and creating reference documents.
- Tracks the status and progress of DES Administrative Rules including monitoring the completion of milestone dates as prescribed by DES.
- Track progress of all rule packages and five-year review reports through the drafting and approval processes including monitoring status of each package and alerting Rules Analysts when deadlines are approaching.
- Maintain the library of rule related documents including standard work, templates, references, copies of current rule-making statutes and rules, and an archive of final rules and accepted five-year review reports.
- State laws, rules, and guidance regarding rule making and reporting in Arizona.
- Rule making process of the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act.
- Basic workflow management techniques.
Skills In:
- Communicating complex issues, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
- Research.
- Time management & attention to detail.
- Understanding legal and regulatory issues.
- Project management.
Ability to:
- Use Google Workspace effectively to create, maintain, and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Track progress of several concurrent projects.
- Work effectively with peers and personnel of internal business partners.
- Experience and/or education in the field of law, government legislation and/or regulatory issues.
- Training and/or experience in the rule-making process in Arizona, specifically the requirements of the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act. Experience preparing detailed government documents according to prescribed standards.
- Experience working in or with Arizona state government programs.
- All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
- Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
- If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
- Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) 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
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Stipend Opportunities
- Infant at Work Program
- Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
- Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
- Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
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.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Frank Topor at (480) 536-3791 or OODHRstaffing@azdes.gov.
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 Recruiter Name at Recruiter phone number or OODHRStaffing@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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