ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe secure and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind ADCRR and its more than 8000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency accountability and fairness.

Address:

701 East Jefferson Street

Phoenix AZ 85007

Details:

Salary: $44280.00

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 03/17/2025

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a qualified professional to assume the role of Program Project Specialist II who will perform complex specialized administrative work in providing available requested Department records to the general public pursuant to federal state and departmental rules and regulations. This position also communicates with requesters regarding details and needs related to documentation reviews written requests and maintains electronic files.

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Reviews and redacts records for public release in accordance with applicable laws and Departmental guidelines
Analyzes each request and ensures appropriate information is provided
Receives tracks and responds to public records requests in accordance with Federal and State laws and Departmental policies and procedures
Conducts researches analyzes documents and requests
Compiles documents and composes professional correspondence
Attends meetings and trains classes prepares various reports and reconciles cash payments for documents preparation and copies
Special projects as assigned including supporting response efforts for requests for production of documents subpoenas and court orders
Drives on state business
Other duties assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of:
State and Federal laws and regulations
ADCRR policies and procedures
Arizona Correction Information System (ACIS)
Computer operation and proficiency in software program (Google Gmail)
Proper spelling grammar vocabulary and math
Principles and practices of administration and management

Skill in:
Effective verbal and written communication
Establishing workload priorities
Using personal computer
Related peripheral equipment and various software programs
Working on multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously and providing a high level of customer service
Detail time management
Strong research and analysis
Critical reading and analyzing data

Ability to:
Understand explain and apply State and Federal Laws
Use a computer
Work independently
Work on various urgent request at the same time
Compose varied correspondence in accordance with relevant policy and procedures
Plan analyze and coordinate activities
Work in a fastpaced pressured environment to meet deadlines with short notice
Exercise judgement regarding policies and procedures exercise confidentiality
Interpret policy and procedures for the public and certain criminal justice agencies
Utilize critical and analytical thinking in reviewing and redacting department records
Interpret and apply applicable laws codes regulations and Department policies to redact and release records and maintain confidential information
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public department personnel and outside agencies

Paralegal Degree and/or Certificate preferred
Experience performing administrative work in a criminal justice or law office environment

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid classappropriate drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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. R210207.11.

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

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical dental life shortterm and longterm disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans credit union membership and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. 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).

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

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. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.