Policy Program Administrator

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an expert in policy administration to become the Policy Program Administrator. This position is the Administrator of the policy unit, responsible for overseeing the development of policies and written instructions for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Reentry and Rehabilitation. Ensures the efficiency and integrity of the policy system through the development and implementation of process guidelines, ongoing collaborative communication with executive leadership, and facilitation of subject matter expert teams to advise on policy development. Also supervises policy unit staff managing workflow processes.

Requirements

• Knowledge of correctional programs, policies, and operations
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and current practices in project management, policy development, and government organizations
• Knowledge of management and supervisory practices
• Skill in leadership
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Skill in investigation, research, analysis, and evaluation
• Skill in organization
• Skill in project management
• Skill in conflict resolution
• Ability to rapidly process and interpret complex information
• Ability to sustain concentration to manage competing demands in a fast-paced and stressful business environment
• Ability to anticipate based on pattern recognition
• Ability to employ advanced oral communication skills to convey complex information in a high-demand and stressful work environment
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license if driving is an essential function
• Must complete all required driver training and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks if driving is an essential function
• Must maintain acceptable driving records if driving is an essential function
• Must maintain statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business
• Must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

• Senior or Executive Level experience in the development of policies
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or relevant field from an accredited college/university

Responsibilities

• Researches and writes policy documents and correspondence on behalf of Agency leadership
• Ensures the integrity and confidentiality of historical and restricted policies and documents
• Manages and oversees daily operations of the Policy Unit
• Supervises assigned staff, including workload distribution, performance management, coaching, and employee development
• Establishes operational priorities, procedures, and workflow processes
• Develops and implements process improvements
• Monitors unit productivity and performance metrics
• Establishes expectations and goals for programs and staff
• Participates in organizational planning, restructuring initiatives, and special projects related to policy unit operations
• Provides training to agency subject matter experts on the policy process and facilitates subject matter expert teams to advise on policy development
• 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: Senior