Administrative Assistant III - Ssafford Arizona

Address:

Arizona State Prison Complex - Safford
896 South Cook Road
Safford, AZ 85546

Salary: $38,400.00

Grade: 17

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is looking for a
professional individual who performs a variety of complex administrative tasks for the
Warden and staff, to include researching administrative matters, preparing reports, and
completing special projects, responding to correspondence on administrative matters, and
maintain Warden’s operating budget. This position also orders supplies, materials, equipment
and directs inmate work activity at the Arizona State Prison Complex - Safford. Apply now, and
join a great team!

- Researches and compiles reports, letters, inquiries, and policy updates
- Manages supervisor calendar
- Sets deadlines
- Supervises subordinate staff
- Researches material and gathers data for special projects
- Maintains inventory control, develops or modifies procedures and forms, interprets
and explains organizational rules, regulations and department orders
- Attends meetings
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) Personnel Rules and Arizona
Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) policies and
procedures
- Grammatical formatting using concise, specific, and grammatical correct non-technical
language
- Organizational movement, management of business practices, and work processing
- Accounting and budgeting procedures

Skill in:
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Verbal and written communication
- Managing and supervising

Ability to:
- Provide effective guidance and supervision of employees
- Investigate and resolve problems
- Plan, analyze, coordinate activities, and establish priorities
- Develop effective operating procedures
- Work effectively under short deadlines
- Handle multiple tasks
- Work with self-motivation and minimal supervision
- Work in a prison environment

- Three (3) years of administrative experience reporting to a manager or administrator
- Working knowledge of computer programs, including Google Suite
- ADCRR experience and knowledge of ADCRR policies and procedures

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

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).

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

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

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).

Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are
in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.