Administrative Assistant III

Arizona Department of Administration • Buckeye, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to perform complex administrative tasks for the Deputy Warden and staff. Work includes researching administrative matters, preparing reports, completing special projects, and responding to correspondence on administrative matters. The position is located at 26700 S Highway 85, Buckeye, Arizona 85326. Salary is $38,400.00, Grade 17. The posting closing date is 11/5/26.

Requirements

• Three years of administrative experience reporting to a manager or administrator.
• Proficiency with computer programs including MS Word, Excel, Gmail, and Google Suites.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of administration and management, agency or program rules, regulations and operating procedures, accounting and budgeting procedures, departmental policy and procedures, and management and supervision.
• Skill in verbal and written communication, maintaining interpersonal relationships, organization, project management, and composing correspondence.
• Ability to plan, analyze, and coordinate activities and establish priorities; develop effective operating procedures; assess situations and make sound decisions; interpret policies and procedures; and work in a prison environment.
• Passing a background investigation and drug test is required.
• Employees must take a TB test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.
• If driving or using a vehicle for State business is an essential job function, the employee must maintain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver's license, complete required training and record checks, and maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees using a personally owned vehicle for State business must maintain required liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Research and compile reports, letters, inquiries, and policy updates.
• Manage the unit budget, including purchasing and tracking expenditures.
• Track disciplinary actions and prepare final outcome documents.
• Complete projects as assigned.
• Coordinate special event fundraisers.
• Conduct the capital equipment inventory.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Arizona State Retirement System participation; enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• Optional deferred compensation plans and credit union membership.
• Wellness program.
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed