Administrative Review Officer

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking to hire an Employee Relations professional to fill the Administrative Review Officer position. This position provides professional-level guidance regarding difficult and complex issues pertaining to employee discipline, performance, and work assignment issues. Prepares professional correspondence regarding departmental policies, employee discipline, employee grievances, and other correspondence as delegated. Additionally, acts as an independent and confidential resource to assist employees at all levels by providing analysis of facts, conclusions, and recommendations as appropriate. Researches and evaluates complex and sensitive performance, discipline, or misconduct-related issues or cases and recommends solutions or best practices.

Requirements

• Laws, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to personnel administration
• ADOA Personnel Rules, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended
• Arizona state government operation and structure/ functions within ADCRR
• Computers and associated software such as Microsoft Office and Google
• Business English and proper grammar
• Methods of effective management
• Counseling and mediation practices
• Problem-solving methods
• Verbal and written communication
• Time management and organization
• Interpersonal relations
• Typing
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Management and leadership
• Administrative
• Team building
• Research
• Effectively communicate thoughts and ideas
• Effectively interpret policy and procedures
• Analyze problems/complaints and determine acceptable solutions
• Maintain a professional demeanor
• Remain objective
• Periodically travel to the institutions
• Indirectly oversee projects and/or programs
• Provide guidance to a diverse group of individuals
• Maintain confidentiality
• Five (5) years of experience working with ADCRR policies and procedures
• Practical work experience with progressively challenging administrative assignments
• Selected applicant passing a background investigation
• 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
• Maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance
• Take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and recommendations to management/employees on all aspects of employee-related issues, including employee discipline, employee grievances, chronic absenteeism, and abandonment of post
• Meets with management on extremely confidential employee matters dealing with employee discipline, guidance, and Administrative and Criminal Investigations
• Provides guidance on departmental policies and procedures
• Reviews, revises, and/or composes professional correspondence
• Conducts detailed research and review of policies, statutes, and investigations to ensure accurate information is contained within finalized letters, reports, and correspondence
• Monitors time frames to ensure policy adherence, maintains complex reports, and ensures documents are placed into the database
• Develops curriculum and presents training as needed and/or required regarding performance, professionalism, grievances, discipline, and Departmental policies
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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