Human Resources Technician

Job no: 535420
Position type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Division/Equivalent: STATE OF AZ
School/Unit: DEPT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT
Department/Office: FO-PERM-PERMANENT STAFF
Categories: Human Resources

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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

Manage and reduce fire risk to protect Arizona's people, communities, and wildland areas to champion the health of Arizona's natural resources. The Department of Forestry and Fire Management provides services through strategic implementation of cooperative natural resources and fire assistance programs, development and support of statewide fire policies, and coordination of resources across all-lands and jurisdictions.

Human Resources Technician

Job Location:

Address: 1110 W. Washington St., Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $20.5347-$22.0000 Hourly 

Grade: 16

Closing Date: November 4, 2025

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the HR Director, this position will support the human resources staff with various human resources related activities.

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, 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, shall be performed within Arizona.

Job Duties:

● Prepare various correspondence and documents such as offer letters, changes in assignment letters, onboarding documents, salary request forms, personnel action forms, request to fill, etc.
● Log and track human resources processes such as recruitments, FMLA requests, classification action requests, etc., follow up as required.
● Monitor and audit staff required training in TraCorp. Monitor and audit agency staff identified as drivers (ASEDRA). Maintain DFFM personnel and I-9 files to include periodic auditing. Perform file reviews as requested by other agencies.
● Perform administrative duties including email, scanning, copying, filing and performing research as required. Prepare and send monthly HR Updates via email to agency staff.
● Complete special projects as assigned.
● Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

● State personnel rules, policies and procedures.
● General principles of office practices.
● Terminology, principles and procedures of data processing systems and e-filing procedures.
● Confidential file maintenance.
● Various computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, etc.
● Research methodologies.

Skills in:

● Using a computer to input data, access information, and/or create materials and documents using a variety of software applications.
● Quality customer service.
● Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
● Maintaining and updating files both electronic and paper.
● Time management.
● Attention to detail.

Ability to:

● Learn, understand and apply state and federal laws as well as state and agency rules, procedures and policies.
● Plan, coordinate, analyze and establish priorities.
● Manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously.
● Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information obtained through the course of completing assignments.
● Be flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, assignments, and other interruptions.
● Communicate information clearly and concisely, in writing or verbally.

Selective Preference(s):

Experience working in a professional human resources department.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

● Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
● Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
● 10 paid holidays per year
● Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
● Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
● Deferred compensation plan
● Wellness plans
● Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

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

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The current contribution rate is 12.00%

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Selene Rojas at srojas@dffm.az.gov for assistance.

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 calling 623) 236-6664. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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Application close: US Mountain Standard Time

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