DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME)

Disability Determination Services Administration (DDSA)

Address: 4000 North Central Avenue, Suite 1800, Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Salary: 40.8700 Hourly

Grade: 26

Closing Date: June 8, 2026

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 des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility specifically the Disability Determinations Services Administration (DDSA) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Applications Developer. This position will perform duties under general supervision covering ODBC connections to DES, MS Access database, HTML, Java, ASP, NET, SQL programming and SharePoint administration. Administration includes: research, design, planning, implementation, installation, evaluation, modification, problem resolution, network and system monitoring, optimization, and maintenance with respect to hardware, software, and connectivity with other electronically connected computerized management information systems. Provide training to customers in systems operation, procedures, hardware, and software applications. Generate and maintain documentation on network configurations, software and policies. Responsible for timely and accurate completion of projects within area of assignment.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Essential Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with ODBC connections to DES, MS Access database, HTML, Java, ASP, NET, SQL programming and SharePoint administration. Administration including: monitor and analyze system utilization; reallocate system resources; schedule or perform system maintenance or repair; perform system restore, restart or replace equipment or software as necessary; control systems security access; protect data, software and equipment; schedule, test, install or coordinate vendor installation of equipment, communications, and software modifications, upgrades and replacement.
• Assist in the design, testing and implementation of new/corrected/enhanced system software applications. Assist in the preparation of system and user documentation.
• Provide ongoing customer support and technical assistance to users, as needed.
•Generate and maintain documentation on network configurations, software and policies.
• Gathers, designs, tests and generates customer requested management information reports

Knowledge in:

• Considerable understanding of the ODBC, MS Access, HTML, Java, ASP, NET, SQL programming, SharePoint administration knowledge and network hardware and software installation, operation, maintenance, data security, trouble-shooting, customer support and training policies, database and other file structures, systems and forms analysis, application development methodologies, DDSA automated and manual systems.

Skills in:

• Analyzing network and microcomputer, automated problems formulating, organizing and training staff, installing and operating microcomputer and minicomputer network hardware and software, and in communicating with network equipment and software customers, in analyzing, conceptualizing, creating, implementing and supporting solutions in microcomputer and network hardware and software, and automated and business systems needs or problems, and in communicating with customers, vendors and technical support staff.

Ability to:

• Analyze, conceptualize and create solutions for programming scenarios.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Knowledge and experience in SharePoint administration
• Considerable understanding of SQL programming and ODBC

• 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.
• 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).
• HSPD-12 Background/Fingerprinting Security Clearance: Please be advised that all hires, transfers, and current employees within DBME Disability Determination Service Administration are subject to mandatory fingerprinting and an associated FBI background investigation by the Social Security Administration under Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12. Not all prior arrests and/or convictions will prohibit appointment.

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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. 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 Jason Hamm at 520-235-1130 or JHamm@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 Jason Hamm at 520-235-1130 or at JHamm@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.