Special Projects Manager

Posting Date

04/29/25

Application Deadline

05/06/25

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$73,500.00 - $84,750.00 - $96,000.00 - $118,500.00

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position, based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $73,500.00 to $84,750.00.

This position is exempt under the FLSA.

What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!

Job Type

Unclassified - Judicial

Department

D110 Adult Probation

About the Position

This Special Projects Manager is responsible for the planning, development, management and implementation of complex special projects for the department in areas such as administration, policy and procedure, process improvement and/or operations.  This position will support the department’s Continuous Improvement (CI) Program.  These projects will be used by the department’s executive leaders, department managers, and APD staff to guide the department in reaching its overall mission, vision, and values.

Standard Judicial Branch business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The position is on-site and in-person but may be eligible for a hybrid teleworking schedule following six months of employment within the role (dependent on the needs of the Judicial Branch).

For an overview of the Adult Probation department, click HERE!

About The Adult Probation Department:

The Adult Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our nationally recognized Adult Probation Department and become part of an award-winning agency of professionals committed to enhancing community safety through service, accountability, and influencing change.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or related field

Experience:

• Four (4) years of related professional administrative experience managing complex projects that include research and analysis

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications:

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements on a year for year-basis.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver’s license. 

Our Preferred Candidate has:

• Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement certification.
• Experience managing complex projects for a public agency to include departmental policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with court processes and structure. 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Methods of performing complex, administrative, organizational and procedural analysis.
• Principles of public administration, organization and management.
• Process improvement methodologies and approaches.
• Application of theories and principles of performance measurement, statistical analysis, and other quantitative/qualitative research methods.

Skill in:

• The use of standard office equipment, computer applications including spreadsheets, database and/or word processing software such as MS365 suite.
• Managing projects simultaneously while maintaining a satisfactory work product.