DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Family Assistance Administration (FAA)
DES on the Spot (DOTS)
Fort Lowell
316 West Fort Lowell Road 
Tucson, Arizona 85705

Salary: $ 21.4308 / hourly

Grade: 19

Closing Date:May 5, 2025

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who 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 Eligibility Interviewer Specialist will work autonomously, and receive little to no supervision and must be able to quickly adjust to changes in tasks or assignments since at this location,, This person will be meeting with extremely vulnerable clients; therefore, patience and strong interpersonal skills are required. Based on the immediate needs of the Administration, local travel may be required. Must possess senior-level subject matter expertise (SME) in policies and procedures for complex CA, NA, and MA cases and be highly adaptable to a variety of caseload demographic types (migrant seasonal farmworkers, self-employed, homeless population, etc.),along with typical benefit cases. Client eligibility for Medical Assistance (MA), Nutrition Assistance (NA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Cash Assistance programs must be determined through interviews and determinations.  This is an on-site position, which may occasionally cover one other Tucson location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs senior-level tasks and serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in policy and procedures for complex and routine CA, NA, and MA cases at various sites.
• Carries out determinations in accordance with federal regulations, state regulations, program regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of workload to ensure program compliance.
• Reviews records for quality assurance and compliance. Identifies and refers questionable cases for investigation.
• Reviews and evaluates information to resolve issues and complaints from clients regarding program services.
• Assist customers with disabilities, interact directly with angry or hostile customers, and offer conflict de-escalation when handling emotional or irate customers

Knowledge of:
• Federal and State laws, statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to public assistance programs, computer programs/systems utilized for eligibility determinations
• Computer programs utilized by FAA for eligibility determinations; AZTECS, HEAplus, OnBase, FAA online policy manual, etc.
• Public assistance eligibility determination processes at the expert level, with excellent communication, conflict resolution, mediation, and collaboration techniques
• Google, Microsoft Word, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint

Skilled in:
• Active listening to obtain accurate information, detailed work, accuracy, and promptness with data entry and keyboarding
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to convey a wide variety of information.
• Time management and organizational skills, prioritizing multiple tasks and following up on unresolved issues.
• Work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, critical thinking, analytical and detail-oriented.

Ability to:
• Transition quickly to work processes and procedures in non-stationary environments, while maintaining a good attendance record.
• Make accurate determinations while working with individuals from various educational, cultural, and skill backgrounds.
• adhere to strict state and federal time frames; meet and/or exceed performance measures and meet competing priorities
• Work independently while functioning as an integral part of the unit's structure and establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff and outside entities

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Two (2) or more years of experience performing all Family Assistance Administration eligibility determinations and being bilingual is a plus.

• This position requires driving, and the use of a vehicle is an essential function of the job to conduct State business, the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements
• 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.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• 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
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• 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

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

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 recruiter Renee Maurer at 480-952-1942 or Rmaurer@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 the Recruiter at 480-952-1942 or email at rmaurer@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.