DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

APPELLATE SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE COUNSEL

Job Location:

Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
2200 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Posting Details:

Salary: $110,000-$120,000 

Grade: 26

Closing Date: November 18, 2024

Job Summary:

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 who 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!

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Administrative Counsel of the Appellate Services Administration (ASA). This position will require a detail orientated, attorney, licensed in the State of Arizona. The Administrator is not only responsible for every facet of the management and operation of ASA, including the Office of Appeals and the Appeals Board, but will directly supervise the Appeals Board members, the Chief of the Office of Appeals, the ASA Operations Manager, and the ASA Compliance Manager.

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 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.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive managerial oversight over ASA including active engagement in and compliance with all federal, state and local reporting requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of the major DES programs that ASA conducts initial and secondary appeals for including applicable data analytics.
• Supervise, direct, coach, discipline and evaluate direct subordinates including 360 reviews.
• Attend and participate in meetings with supervisor, subordinates, and personnel from other divisions or administrations.
• Oversee and directly handle personnel matters including hiring, discipline and performance evaluations.
• Oversee and direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and work processes.
• Oversee ASA budget expenditures to ensure the efficient use of all resources within the limits of the available budget.
• Collaborate and/or directly respond to complaints or inquiries from supervisor, hearing parties, Correspondence Control, Legislative Services, federal oversight agencies or other parties and stakeholders.
• Propose, analyze and implement changes to statutes, administrative rules, policies and procedures.
• Ensures the quality, accuracy and timeliness of all appeal decisions issued by ASA.
• Oversee and direct communication external to ASA including Correspondence Control and Legislative Service inquiries, requests from federal and other state agencies, and the provision of statistical, financial and other reports.
• Coordinate communication among, with regular visits to the various ASA units and offices to ensure efficiency of operations and performance that is consistent with ASA mission and goals.
• Propose, analyze and implement changes to statutory and regulatory authority.
• Identification and redress systemic issues through root cause analysis and the proposal and implementation of technological solutions including system modernization.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
• Federal and state laws, regulations, administrative rules, policies, interpretations, sub-regulatory guidance and court decisions in major DES programs over which ASA has jurisdiction.
• Applicable legal authority deal