ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF NURSING

1740 West Adams Street Suite 200
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Hourly Pay Range: $15.34 - $21.50

Grade: 17

This position will remain open until filled  

Under direction, performs administrative work of considerable difficulty in one of the following areas:

a) Serves in a staff capacity to an executive, administrator or program manager; and performs related work as required. (Assignments in this category are distinguished from similar assignments at the Administrative Assistant II level by the scope, complexity, delegated authority and variety of duties in the assignment).

b) Performs specialized administrative work in such areas as contracts and grants development and management and real property management; and performs related work as required. (Assignments in this category are distinguished from similar assignments at the Administrative Assistant II level by the scope and complexity of the organization and variety of work and by the requirements for specialized program knowledge the performance of duties).

c) Coordinates the activities of one or more programs. (These programs are generally ongoing and relatively static, therefore, initial program planning, design and implementation responsibilities are absent or very limited. Assignments in this category are distinguished from similar assignments at the Administration Assistant II level by the greater scope, complexity, and impact of the program(s).

• Performs a variety of complex administrative tasks for an executive, administrator or program manager including research, special projects, and report preparation

• Coordinates communications with participants in the Alternative to Discipline (ATD) and Monitoring programs for nurses with practice concerns, substance use disorders or mental health disorders

• Interprets and explains organizational rules, regulations and functions; coordinates activities with other departments, agencies, community organizations and others

• Prepares a variety of contracts and agreements requiring considerable program knowledge and coordination and attention to detail

• Develops or modifies procedures and forms to improve program effectiveness

• Prepares a variety of operational reports and legal documents and requests

• Coordinates administrative matters between organizational units

• Composes correspondence on a wide variety of subjects

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of administration and management; agency or program rules, regulations and operating procedures; accounting and budgeting procedures; business law as it relates to preparation of contracts, grants and other agreements

Skills:

• Skill in oral and written communication

Ability:

• Ability to plan, analyze, coordinate activities and establish priorities; develop effective operating procedures

• Three years responsible administrative experience; or Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the assignment from an accredited college or university and two years responsible administrative experience; or a Master's degree in a field appropriate to the assignment from an accredited college or university and one year responsible administrative experience.

Driving Requirements:

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

•Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment

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.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

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

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shawn McConnell at staffing@azdoa.gov for assistance