Governance Innovation Administration Intern
Governance Innovation Administration Intern
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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.
GOVERNANCE & INNOVATION ADMINISTRATION INTERN
Governance & Innovation Administration (GIA)
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007
Salary: $18.00 to $20.00
Grade: 04
Closing Date: April 21 2025
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 ; 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 Intern.
The person in the Intern position will work with Governance & Innovation Administration (GIA) leadership to ensure the Departments activities are conducted in a manner that is accountable compliant transparent responsive inclusive equitable accessible and participatory. This includes research analysis organization and coordination tasks relating to DES administrative policies rulemaking best practice initiatives public records requests privacy incident response and mitigation and litigation holds.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments 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 States 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Meet with Division and Program personnel to address issues with policy rules public record privacy and best practice initiatives.
Organize Department documents and records and evaluate Department inquiries related to policy rules public records and privacy.
Support GIA team members in completing core work within GIA including potentially researching or drafting policy or rules and managing public records requests.
Assist in responding to inquiries from Executive Leadership Division Leadership and DES staff.
Participate in activities within the Department to learn and understand the Department State of Arizona Government and the work being done on behalf of the citizens of Arizona.
Knowledge of:
Government structure and administration.
Principles and practices of administration with special reference to organization research analysis and theory.
Report writing techniques.
Office practices and procedures.
Skills In:
Communicating with colleagues at all levels of the organization and the public with tact and diplomacy.
Oral written and communication/presentation.
Analysis and interpretation of data; and perform legal research.
Ability to:
Learn DES programs policies procedures.
Arizona Revised Statutes and federal Regulations.
Perform analytical work.
Write and speak with clarity.
Use computer programs and software.
N/A
Must be pursuing an Associate Bachelor Master Juris Doctor or Doctorate degree in Public administration business administration law public management or comparable discipline from an accredited college or university at the time of hire and have an interest in government policy.
Must have minimum 3.0 GPA.
Must provide a letter of recommendation from a Professor or Guidance Counselor.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
This position may require driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements. 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.
N/A Interns are not eligible for health benefits.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
N/A Interns are not eligible for retirement membership.
For questions about this career opportunity please contact us Frank Topor ator .
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 contacting Frank Topor ator Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
