Rules Coordinator

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

Office of the Director (OOD) Governance and Innovation Administration (GIA) 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $80,000.00

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 01/20/2026

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video.

Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Office of the Director (OOD) / Governance and Innovation Administration (GIA) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Rules Coordinator. Under the general direction of the Deputy Rules Administrator, this position is responsible for high‑level work of considerable complexity in the planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating the effectiveness of projects related to the development, writing, and promulgation of Department rules.

This role provides leadership, training, and technical assistance to the Department regarding drafting and preparation of administrative rules and reports. Assists in the development of agency rule making documents and statutorily required reports in compliance with the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act. Assists in the development of processes and procedures for implementing Department rule making and day‑to‑day administration of the Governance and Innovation Administration (GIA) Rules Unit.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with coordinating, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating projects related to the development, drafting, and promulgation of DES rules in compliance with the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act.
• Serve as a team leader for the DES Rules Unit and provide general direction and guidance to the Rules Analysts.
• Support the creation and maintenance of standard work and assist with developing tools and procedures for the administration.
• Provide training and guidance to staff regarding aspects of rule making, including drafting and editing rules, as well as adhering to rule making procedures.
• Coordinating agency reports are statutorily required, including a five‑year review report and regulatory agenda.
• Regularly review Title 6 of the Arizona Administrative Code to identify opportunities to eliminate redundant, out of date, or unnecessary rules.
• Interact with other agencies, members of the public, personnel, and public groups and attend proceedings and public hearings.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of law as applied to rule making in Arizona.
• The body of law and policy affecting DES operations and responsibilities.
• The rule making process includes the requirements of the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act, the principles and functions of management, and the statutes, rules, and policies that apply to the Department and each of its Divisions.
• Statutes, rules, and policies that apply to the Department and its…