Address: 1740 West Adams Street Suite 3406
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 

Grade: E1

Closing Date: This position will remain open until filled

The Executive Director position is responsible for the overall management and operation of a small state government regulatory Agency.

• Management and implementation of a licensing and regulatory database and associated Webpage for electronic submission of applications, renewals and complaints
  
• Implements policies and drafts procedures to carry out the laws and ruled regulating the professions and practice of Respiratory Care in Arizona
  
• Budget preparation, submittal, monitoring and reconciliation (includes weekly review, approval and submittal of payment and receipts)
  
• Provides supervision, oversight, guidance, and may conduct investigations against licensees, applicants and unlicensed practitioners
  
• Draft & monitor bills and legislation as necessary, public lobbyist registration with SoS, testifies before the Legislature
  
• Drafts administrative rules, confers with Board and industry for promulgation of new and amended rules before GRRC
  
• Preparations of routine audits and Sunset Review Legislative audit; monitors legislation and bills
  
• Preparation, participation and various audits and Sunset review process
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

• Investigative practices policies and principals for quasi judicial government administrative agency
  
• Open Meeting Law, Arizona Revised Statutes and the Arizona Administrative Code
  
• Licensing and regulatory databases for tracking and license processing
  
• State budgetary guidelines and process including AZIPS & BUDDIES
  
• Public Administration, Human Resources and Public Relations
  
• Legislation, strategic planning and budgeting experience • Knowledge of ISIS and TISA for information technology reporting
  
• General Knowledge of HRIS and procurement mandated
  
• AFIS, and GAO accounting mandates
  
• NPDB and reporting

Skills:

• Proficiency with Adobe Pro including creation of fillable forms
  
• Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
  
• Excellent legal document preparation and review skills
  
• Web editing and web page manipulation
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Excellent skill with MS Office and Google
  
• Web based data management
• Strong management skills

Ability:

• Multi task and adequately prioritize Agency goals on a short and long term basis
  
• Work in a small agency while maintain professionalism and discipline
  
• Get the job done under any circumstance
  
• Lead and inspire the team

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field
  
• Master's Degree in related field preferred but not mandatory

• Minimum of two (2) years or more of progressive management experience in a government or equivalent high level administrative position
  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.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

• 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

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

• 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 Fatema Issa at fatema.issa@azdoa.gov for assistance