1740 West Adams Street, Suite 3406

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000  

Grade: E-1

This position will close on June 6, 2025

The Executive Director position is responsible for the overall management and operation of a small state government regulatory Agency.

• Management and implementation of a licensing and regulatory database and associated Webpage for electronic submission of applications, renewals and complaints

• Implements policies and drafts procedures to carry out the laws and ruled regulating the professions and practice of Respiratory Care in Arizona

• Budget preparation, submittal, monitoring and reconciliation (includes weekly review, approval and submittal of payment and receipts)

• Provides supervision, oversight, guidance, and may conduct investigations against licensees, applicants and unlicensed practitioners

• Draft & monitor bills and legislation as necessary, public lobbyist registration with SoS, testifies before the Legislature

• Drafts administrative rules, confers with Board and industry for promulgation of new and amended rules before GRRC

• Preparations of routine audits and Sunset Review Legislative audit; monitors legislation and bills

• Preparation, participation and various audits and Sunset review process

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Investigative practices policies and principals for quasi judicial government administrative agency

• Knowledge of Open Meeting Law, Arizona Revised Statutes and the Arizona Administrative Code

• Knowledge of Licensing and regulatory databases for tracking and license processing

• Knowledge of State budgetary guidelines and process including AZIPS & BUDDIES

• Knowledge of Public Administration, Human Resources and Public Relations

• Knowledge of Legislation, strategic planning and budgeting experience

• Knowledge of ISIS and TISA for information technology reporting

• General Knowledge of HRIS and procurement mandated

• Knowledge of AFIS, and GAO accounting mandates

• Knowledge of NPDB and reporting

Skills:

• Proficiency with Adobe Pro including creation of fillable forms

• Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills

• Excellent legal document preparation and review skills

• Skill with web editing and web page manipulation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent skill with MS Office and Google

• Skill with web based data management

• Strong management skills

Ability:

• Ability to multi task and adequately prioritize Agency goals on a short and long term basis

• Ability to work in a small agency while maintain professionalism and discipline

• Ability to get the job done under any circumstance

• Ability to lead and inspire the team

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field

• Master's Degree in related field preferred but not mandatory

• Minimum of two (2) years or more of progressive management experience in a government or equivalent high level administrative position

Driving Requirements:

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment

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)

• Please 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 for assistance