DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Quality Assurance & Integrity Administration (QAIA)
1924 East University Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85034
www.azdes.gov

Salary: $22.2090/ hourly ($46,194.72 annually) 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes received

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 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, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Auditor 2 with the Quality Assurance and Integrity Administration (QAIA). This position is responsible for work of considerable, moderately complex difficulty including the completion, monitoring and analysis of DERS case audits; with a focus on actions which may include WIOA, Jobs, and SNAP CAN compliance.

This position may require travel to various locations for off-site meetings, training or conferences.

Travel will be required for State business. 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).

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 employees 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the identification of actions that contribute to strategic and operational objectives related to State, Federal, and Policy regulations/rule compliance. Interpret and apply established guidelines.
• Prepared written documents and reports regarding audits, applying judgment and discretion. Issue findings to affected personnel (internal/External organizations/institutions) or management.
• Establish and maintain an accountability system to track progress on corrective measures and/or monitoring schedules.
• Develop detailed spreadsheets, charts, and databases to demonstrate basis for findings and/or recommendations.
• Examine and analyze statistical data, work procedures, methods, and make recommendations for enhancement.
• Extract casa data information from automated system to obtain sample information and enter results as necessary.
• Travel as necessary, to compile and assess information. Prepared for and participate in Fair Hearings, as necessary.

• Knowledge of data gathering, auditing, methods and procedures, report preparation, and summarization methods.
• Knowledge of Federal and State rules and regulations, governing federally funded programs, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Department of Economic Security (DES) services and how programs across divisions/administrations are inter-related.
• Skills in using automated programs for research, analysis, and work management.
• Skills in oral and written communication skills necessary to outline the results of audits.
• Skills in leading projects with professional personnel.
• Skills in producing statistical and other reports and detail-oriented.
• Ability to accurately read, understand, and interpret complex issues, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and data.
• Ability to plan, analyze, and coordinate activities, establish priorities, develop procedures, and evaluate program compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to summarize and analyze large amounts of information and data, to identify trends in material being reviewed and to present quantitative and/or qualitative information along with recommendations.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Federal and State Auditing experience.
• Experience in data analysis and compilation experience.

• 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, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
• 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 Maritza Duffy at (602) 679-5360 or email maritzaduffy@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 (602) 679-5360 or email maritzaduffy@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.