PROGRAM SPECIALIST (COOP)
Address: 150 N. 18TH Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Salary: $57,200
Grade: 21
This position, under the general direction of the Partner Integration Section Chief, will manage and coordinate a multitude of support activities within the Bureau of Operational Readiness and Response. In this role, they will perform a variety of complex program tasks which include updating, maintaining, and testing the Department's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). The need for regular maintenance of the ADHS Continuity of Operations Executive Management Plan (ADHS COOP EMP) is required per the Governor's executive order and has been tested through exercises and the identified areas for improvement need to be addressed on an ongoing basis. As well as perform other Partner Integration tasks as needed.
Act as the bureau's Preparedness Integration Coordinator, responsible for working with all divisions within the department on the maintenance of the Continuity of Operations Executive Management Plan (ADHS COOP EMP). This will include all project worksheets by division and function.
Work on an ongoing basis with ADHS division subject matter experts, ADHS leadership, and ADSH healthcare partners to update and improve their COOP plans and ensure connectivity to the overall ADHS Executive Management Plan.
Support the Health Emergency Operations Center and participate in Agency/Bureau/Section meetings and trainings.
Development of specific sections and annexes of the COOP EMP, including Alternate Facilities, Continuity Personnel, and specific SOPs for the resumption of agency essential processes, based on state COOP planning guidance.
Work with internal and external partners to develop and implement Corrective-Action Planning that documents the strengths and areas for improvement related to ADHS continuity of operations planning.
Conduct conference calls and in-person meetings as appropriate to facilitate developing and refining the ADHS-COOP-EMP and associated Process Worksheets. Work with the departments liaisons to develop detailed continuity personnel lists and procedures and incorporate them into the ADHS COOP EMP.
Assistance to the Planning and Partner Integration sections of PHEP with planning initiatives as needed.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge of:
- Working with individuals of varied groups, maintain attention to detail, and being highly organized yet flexible and comfortable tracking multiple projects in a rapid and fluid environment.
- Management of projects and systems involving information technology.
- Strong computer skills in application use and implementation of programs such as Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in person, over the phone, through emails, and letters.
- Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.
Skill in:
- Customer service.
- Teamwork and cooperation.
- Accountability.
- Communication.
- Problem-solving.
- Technical/functional expertise and results orientation are the standard state and agency performance competencies.
Ability to:
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Bachelor's degree in business, public health, or a related field and 3 years of work experience with program/project management. Master's degree may substitute for 1 year of work experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements: |
Driver's License
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.
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 and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award-winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
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
To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.
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 emailing Tammy.Kaczmarek@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.