Business Enterprise Program Specialist

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.
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM SPECIALIST Job Location

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) 83425 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85008

Salary: $17.6822 - $23.1517/ hourly ($36,778.97 - $48,155.53 annually)

Grade: 19

Closing Date:
Open until sufficient resumes are received

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 that 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, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Business Enterprise Program Specialist with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position will report to the Business Enterprise Operations Manager and will exercise considerable discretion and independent judgment to ensure that operators/facilities throughout the state are managed in accordance with Arizona health code, food safety standards, and policy requirements.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (3 days per week in the office/hoteling).The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, 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.

• Conducts facility visits and provides ongoing technical assistance to the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Operators.
• Conducts periodic inspections, site audits, and monitors food service and/or vending operations concerning proper management of the operation.
• Provides support and ongoing instruction to BEP Operators to ensure full compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Documents results and achievements of Licensed BEP Operators.
• Creates all purchase, replacement, and repair requests as needed for good service and/or vending related equipment.
• Participates in planning for the next budget period by compiling past expenditure figures, estimating future costs.

• Federal and State laws, statutes, rules, regulations pertaining to the Randolph-Sheppard Act and the Business Enterprise Program
• Federal and State fiscal rules and regulations
• Operational/facility budget development and expenditure control

• Effective communication, negotiation, and counseling/consulting skills
• Advanced observation, analysis, problem-solving, and conflict of resolution skills

• Solve problems and make sound decisions
• Be assertive and diplomatic
• Manage and perform multiple tasks

• Four years’ experience in the food service and/or vending industry acquired through retail food and/or vending operations at the mid-management level or higher for a…