Assistant Director - Automobile Theft Authority
100 North 15th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Annual Salary Range: $105,000 - $110,000
Grade: E2
This position will remain open until filled
The Assistant Director - Automobile Theft Authority plans, coordinates, directs and evaluates work of assigned staff in the Automobile Theft Authority and Public Information Division.
The Assistant Director - Automobile Theft Authority will also perform related duties as required.
• Plans, schedules, coordinates, and evaluates the work of the Automobile Theft Authority operations, the Department’s Communications program, and in conjunction with DIFI leadership, oversees the Legislative and Tribal Liaison program. Maximizes the utilization of resources to achieve the highest degree of productivity and compliance with Departmental policies and procedures
• Oversees the Department's Communications program to include agency outreach initiatives, press releases, and social media content. Supervises the work of the Public Information Officer/Community Outreach position. Acts as the division final reviewer to ensure content published by the division is professional, appropriate, and accurate
• Serves as a mentor and enables employee development. Evaluates employee performance. Provides for necessary training to correct deficiencies or enhance career development. Initiates discipline when appropriate. Prepares performance appraisals and supporting documentation
• Participates on boards and committees as required. Represents the ATA at in-state meetings pertaining to automobile theft prevention. Represents the agency nationally regarding automobile theft prevention. Presents information to diverse audiences through written and oral communications
• Works in coordination with the ATA Board of Directors (Advisory Council) to make recommendations to the agency director. Presents to the ATA Board of Directors at scheduled Board meetings on the operation of the ATA and any relevant topics of interest to the Board
• In coordination with Departmental budget management personnel, oversees the work of budget personnel assigned to administer the ATA budget; Approves and controls expenditures for personnel, equipment and general operations of the division
• Oversees the ATA grant program to ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures. Supervises the ATA Grant Administrator
• Coordinates with law enforcement and prosecution agencies relating to automobile theft information, task force and grants
• Participates in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and directives
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position
| Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
• Department's mission goals, directives, rules, regulations and organizational structure
• Federal, state and local statutes, regulations, mandates, and court decisions
• Electronic information systems (databases, spreadsheets, word processing)
• Basic principles of budget development and management
• Principles and practices of supervision and management
• Issues related to auto theft and public safety
• Political and community infrastructure
• Principles of program management
• Principles of conflict management
• Departmental programs
Skill in:
• Written communication to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive reports and press releases
• Deal effectively with the public and to speak in public; oral and written expression
• Oral communications to diverse audiences of varying sizes
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of assignment
• Plan, organize, and manage human and material resources
• Issues related to auto theft and public safety
| Education, Licensure, Certification: |
Required:
Bachelor's degree in public affairs or related field, communications, criminal justice, political science, public relations, journalism, or related field or an Associate degree and cumulative experience in public relations, community outreach or communications
Preferred:
Two years experience in public affairs, criminal justice, community outreach or related field; basic understanding of insurance and financial services industries; basic understanding of communications platforms, including social media
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
• Ability to maintain a clean driving record; Ability to pass a background check performed by Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License and operate a motor vehicle
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)
• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Shawn McConnell at shawn.mcconnell@azdoa.gov