Office of the Director (OOD)
1789 West Jefferson Street Phoenix Arizona 85007

Salary: $61591 - $66001

Grade: 21

Closing Date: October 6 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 ; or click on the linkhere to view Our DES video. Come Join the DES Team!

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join our communications team as a Public Information Officer 3 (PIO 3) with a focus on internal communications. This position is responsible for strategic communication planning and coordination for agency-wide initiatives as well as drafting emails Intranet content flyers video scripts templates and other channels to keep DES employees informed about critical information they need to perform their jobs effectively. The PIO 3 will also play a key role in change management for major Department initiatives. This role may also support external activities when needed.

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:

• Produce promotional and educational materials including email notices web content graphics copy for print material and more for internal communications
• Draft and edit internal and external division communications and create templates and project plans for internal subject matter experts
• Provide change management and organization for internal initiatives in HR IT employee engagement finance and operations
• Assist the division with strategic planning and implementation of their communication initiatives
• Provide backup for the PIO Supervisor when needed including working with program staff and other PIOs depending on the project

Knowledge of:

• Digital Marketing
• Project Management
• Change management
• AP Style
• Strategic Planning

Skills In:

• Planning and implementing promotional and educational campaigns
• Internal communication
• Writing and speaking clearly and succinctly
• Developing and managing successful working relationships with a wide range of people
• Understanding of creative applications (Adobe Express)

Ability to:

• Manage time and resources to meet tight deadlines consistently
• Work independently and lead initiatives with minimal supervision
• Organize and execute various communications plans simultaneously
• Think strategically and innovatively
• Draft content for internal and external dissemination on behalf of other staff as assigned
  

This ideal candidate for this position will have:

• A minimum of a bachelors degree in communications journalism public relations political science or a closely related field and at least three (3) years of professional experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

• In-state travel and out of state travel is required. Drivers License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current valid class-appropriate 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.) R.11).
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agencys ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical dental life and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On or shortly after your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans enrollment instructions submission deadlines and effective dates.

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