DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Business Service 
Office of Facilities Management 
1717 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $85,000.00 - $88,000.00 Annually 

Grade: 23

Closing Date: May 16, 2025

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that makes Arizona thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for better quality of life. 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 is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Facilities Project Manager.  Working Title: Office of Facilities Management (OFM) Real Estate Manager. The OFM Real Estate Manager is responsible for the administration, operation, maintenance, and financial oversight of real property to achieve goals established by the Division for the OFM. The OFM Real Estate Manager provides multifaceted reports, complies with changing governmental regulations, understands and executes complex lease provisions and terms, and operates properties in ways that are environmentally sustainable and cost efficient. This position works with internal entities and other state agencies to address issues of mutual concern in areas including office space planning, resource sharing, and formal inter-governmental agreements, including Interagency Service Agreement (ISAs), Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), and subleases. This position requires the use of technology to increase operating efficiencies, maximize revenue streams, and monitor property performance. The OFM Real Estate Manager functions within a constantly changing environment characterized by shifting demographics, business process changes, and budgetary pressures.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meetings 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Consults with divisional Single Points of Contact (SPOCs), Program Managers (PM), Executive Leadership.
• Reviews and reconciles requests for space and position movement based on approved annual program, space plans and department initiatives.
• Provides oversight of project plans, schedules, monitors and reports on staff project plans and coordinates activities with divisional representatives, support offices, lessors, and other stakeholders.
• Directs, mentors, trains, and monitors the work of real estate staff across a broad variety of functional areas.
• Delegates authority to subordinates in coordinating work and fostering positive morale.
• Perform reviews and periodic facility inspections to ensure occupied facilities are maintained in a sustainable and safe manner.
• Schedules and conducts meetings with subordinates and agency personnel to determine space requirements, facility needs, design requests, and coordination of relocation activities.
• Confers with colleagues of other agencies to plan and execute joint actions or activities to achieve work system objectives.
• Lead process improvement and problem-solving activities for the Real Estate Unit.

Knowledge of:

• Organizational structure, including program functions.
• Methods and techniques to motivate mentor, coach, and counsel staff.
• Techniques to develop goals and objectives with staff and organize assignments to effectively support goal achievement.
• Leadership techniques to foster a productive, goal-oriented organization.
• Contract negotiation techniques, strategies, and tactics.
• Real estate and property management principles; space planning, design, and utilization.
• State budget process and state procurement codes; federal, state, county, and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to real property, acquisition and disposition.

Skills in:

• Analysis and problem-solving; comprehensive, analysis and interpretation of complex lease contract negotiations.
• Written and oral communication and presentation of complex concepts.
• Planning and implementing training activities for new and tenured staff.
• Proficiency with software, including spreadsheets, word processing, and databases.

Ability to:

• Plan and evaluate continuous improvement processes.
• Oversee comprehensive administrative services and detect trends and potential problem areas.
• Present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships within and outside the organization.
• Organize, manage and prioritize multiple and complex projects; define goals, establish strategies, and develop action plans to effectively coordinate activities.
• Understand and interpret statutory rules, issue identification and resolution and disseminate and interpret operational policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Four years of experience (including two years of supervisory experience) in commercial property management; acquisition; space utilization and planning; evaluating and administering lease and service contracts; and experience in coordinating and managing projects

• 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. 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).
• Successfully pass background and reference check; 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

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

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 Linn Carrasco at (480) 578-7016 or lcarrasco@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 (480) 578-7016 or lcarrasco@azdes.gov.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.