Administrative Assistant Iii

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

Job Location: 2105 North Citrus Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395

Posting Details: Salary: $38,400 | Grade: 17 | Closing Date: 7/24/2026

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Full‑Time Administrative Assistant III for Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) – Perryville. In this role, you will complete special projects as requested by the Deputy Warden, Associate Deputy Warden, and/or Administrator. You will serve as a primary point of contact for public inquiries, conduct research as needed, and respond with professionalism and accuracy.

You will also draft letters and correspondence for the Deputy Warden’s signature, ensuring all documents are polished, executive‑ready, and well organized.

Additionally, you will coordinate special events and meetings, manage planning and logistics to keep critical schedules on track, and support employee recognition efforts that celebrate the teams across assigned units.

• 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

Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) Personnel Rules and Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) policies and procedures; principles and practices of administration and management; agency or program rules, regulations and operating procedures; accounting and budgeting procedures; departmental policy and procedures; management and supervision.

Verbal and written communication; maintaining interpersonal relationships; organizational; project management; and composing correspondence.

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.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, the employee 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. Employees who drive on state business must maintain acceptable driving records and complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and drug test. All employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter. All newly hired State employees are required to successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

• 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

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.

State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255‑2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.