Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
3425 East Van Buren Street Phoenix Arizona 85008

Salary:$17.6820 - $24.6568/ hourly ($36778.56 - $51286.14 annually)

Grade: 19

Closing Date:Open until sufficient resumes are received

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The Department of Economic Security Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Business Enterprise Program Specialist with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position will report to the Business Enterprise Operations Manager and will exercise considerable discretion and independent judgment to ensure that operators/facilities throughout the state are managed in accordance with Arizona health code food safety standards and policy requirements.

Travel will be required for State business. 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 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).

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 employees 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:

Conducts facility visits and provides ongoing technical assistance to the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Operators
Conducts periodic inspections site audits and monitors food service and/or vending operations concerning proper management of the operation
Provides support and ongoing instruction to BEP Operators to ensure full compliance with all policies and procedures
Documents results and achievements of Licensed BEP Operators
Creates all purchase replacement and repair requests as needed for good service and/or vending related equipment
Participates in planning for the next budget period by compiling past expenditure figures estimating future costs

Knowledge in:
Federal and State laws statutes rules regulations pertaining to the Randolph-Sheppard Act and the Business Enterprise Program
Federal and State fiscal rules and regulations
Operational/facility budget development and expenditure control

Skill in:
Effective communication negotiation and counseling/consulting skills
Advanced observation analysis problem solving and conflict of resolution skills

Ability to:
Solve problems and make sound decisions
Be assertive and diplomatic
Manage and perform multiple tasks

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Four years experience in the food service and/or vending industry acquired through retail food and/or vending operations at the mid-management level or higher for a period of four years.
Two years of this experience should be directly associated with the food service and/or vending industry.

Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
Candidate shall have or meet the requirements to obtain prior to their first day of employment a valid Level One Arizona fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1758.07 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
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
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

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.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact Anthony Haeg at or email

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