Administrative Services Officer

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking motivated and experienced personnel to join our team. The Administrative Services Officer performs moderate to difficult administrative and analytical work in a staff capacity in areas such as administrative services, budget analysis, grants administration, contracts administration, management analysis and research analysis. Performs related duties as assigned. This recruitment will be used to establish an eighteen (18) month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies.

This is a competitive classification.

TESTING

Must successfully complete the examination process. The in-person written test will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026.  Approved applicants will receive an email invitation.

Written Examination - 100% weighted ( for more information)

A.  Multiple Choice

B.  Written Exercise & Writing Prompt

* Develops, coordinates, analyzes and monitors programs, projects, contracts, grants, overtime limits, funds, budgets and/or budget projections applicable to the work unit.

* Prepares, processes and reviews written documents pertaining to work unit (e.g., correspondence, personnel action requests, requisitions, travel requests and claims, requests for proposals, leases, contracts, funding requests, bid specifications, requests for reimbursement, billing statements, etc.) to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures.

* Researches, gathers, summarizes and analyzes data to provide accurate information for briefs, reports, contracts, grant proposals, correspondence and presentations; to develop, evaluate and project program goals and/or strategic plans; and to develop and propose recommendations.

* Tracks time-sensitive events and assignments to ensure timely completion.

* May supervise clerical and administrative support personnel and the functions of the work unit, which includes: interviewing prospective employees; providing and/or recommending training; coordinating, scheduling and assigning work product; establishing performance measures, goals, objectives and priorities; evaluating work performance; providing feedback, direction and guidance; keeping personnel abreast of new or revised information; answering questions; and recommending and/or implementing personnel actions.

* Maintains various records in compliance with applicable retention schedules.

* Develops, reviews and reconciles program reports (e.g., budgetary, financial, statistical, performance, etc.).

* Develops and maintains automated systems to update and track information.

* Reports information to management regarding project status and program issues (e.g., balances, funding, administrative issues, etc.) and/or presents recommendations related to the work unit.

* Participates in and conducts research projects, audits and/or inspections to provide information, make recommendations and procedural changes, and ensure compliance.

* Resolves procedural and administrative problems and/or contract discrepancies, and answers questions regarding programs, projects, funds, budgets and/or budget projections pertaining to work unit.

* Prepares graphic presentations (e.g., matrices, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, tables, and time lines) to improve information presentation and comprehension.

* Conducts needs assessments (e.g., program, equipment, staff, etc.) to determine current and future needs, and to provide recommendations.

* Researches, analyzes, interprets and reviews regulations, laws, policies and procedures applicable to program assignment to determine conflicts and ensure compliance.

* Reviews research papers, analytical reports, programs and/or data trends to develop innovative approaches to problem solving and program evaluations, and to make recommendations.

* May coordinate, direct and review the work of others, internal and/or external, in order to ensure that assigned tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

* Represents the Department on committees and task forces. Acts as a liaison between the Department and other agencies or organizations to investigate and resolve problems, exchange information and/or address similar needs.

* Initiates, develops and evaluates program proposals/needs to obtain required products, services and/or additional funding.

* Develops and updates policies and procedures applicable to the assigned work unit.

* Develops, plans, conducts and attends meetings, conferences, seminars and other events to exchange information and/or address needs and concerns.

Knowledge of:

* planning and research principles and practices.

* principles and practices of public administration.

* program and project management.

* principles of policy formation.

* the rules of English grammar and composition to prepare, review and edit documents.

* principles and practices of basic mathematics, accounting and statistics.

* principles and practices of team performance and management.

* modern office practices, procedures and equipment required to perform office functions in an…