DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $29.6109 - $36.0769/ hourly ($61,590.67 - $79,199.95 annually) 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

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 that 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 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 Purchasing Manager with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position is responsible for high-level leadership and oversight for the Rehabilitation Services Administration's (RSA) purchasing processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and strategic alignment across the organization.

Travel will be required for in-person trainings/meetings.

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 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).

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.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the unit responsible for purchasing goods and services on behalf of RSA and ensure requests, inquiries, and issues are addressed accurately within the expected timelines.
• Utilize RSA’s case management system data and other sources to monitor ongoing purchasing activities and identify trends.
• Make and track high-level decisions regarding authorizations, invoices, reports, and critical communications.
• Coordinate communication and continuous improvement activities between shared service teams (fiscal, payment, contracts) and internal/external partners.
• Respond to high-level requests for information or analysis, and lead special projects assigned by RSA leadership.
• Develop, document, and implement standard work, job aids, and workflows to optimize purchasing and payment efficiency.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to staff and partners, specifically regarding RSA’s case management system.

Knowledge in:

• Federal or state government accounting principles
• Basic procurement principles
• Statistical analysis
• Supervision techniques

Skill in:

• Oral and written communications
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Analysis and interpretation of expenditure and other fiscal data
• Organization and execution of projects

Ability to:

• Resolve complex problems
• Prepare well-organized reports
• Plan, evaluate, and direct the activities of professional staff
• Establish effective working relationships

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field or Associate's degree in accounting, finance, statistics, or business administration from an accredited college or university; or three or more years of paid supervisory experience; working knowledge of RSA programs and services.

• One year of experience as an Accounting Specialist Supervisor or equivalent.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; 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
• 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 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 Theresa Sumner at (480) 679-2319 or email TSumner@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 (480) 679-2319 or emailing TSumner@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.