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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.
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Job Location: Division of Business Services
Office of Professional Development
4760 South Park Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85714 Posting Details: Salary: $51,000 - $56,453 Annually
Grade: 20
Closing Date: February 9, 2024 Job Summary:
Would you like to be a 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 des.az.gov; 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 Instructor for the Division of Business Services, Office of Professional Development (OPD) supporting the Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS). This position is responsible for instructor-led training throughout the State, which includes delivering in-person and virtual training, facilitating development activities, and ensuring the quality of training delivery and materials being presented. The Instructor provides mentoring and coaching to staff as necessary, coordinating with business partners and customers to meet organizational training needs.
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (one day every two weeks in the office/hoteling).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's 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.
Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement
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.
Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Rose Ibe at RIbe@azdes.gov.
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 Rose Ibe at RIbe@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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.
INSTRUCTOR
Job Location: Division of Business Services
Office of Professional Development
4760 South Park Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85714 Posting Details: Salary: $51,000 - $56,453 Annually
Grade: 20
Closing Date: February 9, 2024 Job Summary:
Would you like to be a 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 des.az.gov; 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 Instructor for the Division of Business Services, Office of Professional Development (OPD) supporting the Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS). This position is responsible for instructor-led training throughout the State, which includes delivering in-person and virtual training, facilitating development activities, and ensuring the quality of training delivery and materials being presented. The Instructor provides mentoring and coaching to staff as necessary, coordinating with business partners and customers to meet organizational training needs.
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (one day every two weeks in the office/hoteling).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's 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.
Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Facilitates meetings, workshops, and other synchronous learning and development; and provides reports on training delivery (student evaluations, attendance).
- Gathers and prepares to present training classes including learning new materials, travels to and set up classes; and attends Train the Trainer workshops.
- Performs routine administrative tasks involving status reports, project plans, and correspondence.
- Attends training, meetings, professional development classes, and workshops; and serves on committees, teams, and workgroups.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Computers, Google G-mail and Calendar, and Microsoft Office products.
- Adult Learning principles.
- Federal and State laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Basic working knowledge of training-related technologies, such as learning management systems and survey instruments.
- Customer service.
- Oral and written communication (writing/composition).
- Problem-solving.
- Training delivery.
- Manage conflict.
- Focus on customers' needs.
- Take initiative.
- Manage time.
- Coach others.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in an applicable subject area, such as Human Resources Development, Adult Education, Psychology, English, or a similar field.
- One year of experience training adult learners as a full-time trainer responsible for instruction and group/team facilitation.
- 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: Driver's License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's 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.) R2-10-207.11).
- Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency's 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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement
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.
Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Rose Ibe at RIbe@azdes.gov.
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 Rose Ibe at RIbe@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
