Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
125 East Elliot RoadChandler Arizona 85225

Salary: $36000.00-$40100.00

Grade: 17

Closing Date: January 2 2026

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The Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant 3. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families services and supports that are flexible high-quality and member-driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with a principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Independently composes letters and memos; prepares presentations; develops spreadsheets; maintains and enters information into Access databases in a timely and accurate manner; maintains and utilizes a tracking system for project management to ensure timely submission of internal and external assignments/work products.
• With minimal supervision confers with supervisor other Division staff persons from community agencies organizations and businesses on a variety of subjects and issues. Answers and/or research needed information from e-mail or phone calls from various staff or other entity requesting assistance ensuring complete and timely responses. Works with members and families to resolve issues; reports on issues that are not resolved.
• Independently coordinates facilitates and attends various meetings taking transcribing and distributing minutes. Maintains calendar for the Manager sets up meetings as requested.
• Functions as office manager to: ensure compliance with DES DDD and District policies and procedures promote a professional and customer service environment maintain office support coverage and maintain office equipment and supplies etc.
• Completes special projects as assigned by the manager.

Knowledge in:

• Methods for tracking complex work with critical time lines including planning and organization.

Skills In:

• Using computer software/programs e.g. (Microsoft Office Products Google cell phones).
• Oral and written communication while using appropriate use of grammar punctuation and formatting of various documents.

Ability to:

• Think through problem situations and manage difficult phone calls.
• Multi-task and complete work within required timelines.
• Sit and work on the computer for a sustained period of time.
• Relate in a positive and cooperative manner with a wide variety of people.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Three years of responsible administrative experience; OR Bachelors degree in a field appropriate to the assignment from an accredited college or university and two years of responsible administrative experience; OR a Masters degree in a field appropriate to the assignment from an accredited college or university and one year of responsible administrative experience.

• If this position requires 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 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 operated 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 check; 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

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.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact Laura Kaspar at or

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 time to arrange the accommodation.