<div dir="ltr"><div>Hello Everyone,</div><div>We have a great opportunity in Arizona.  We have a great team.  This is part of the BEP team.</div><div>Sincerely,</div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;width:150px;height:165px;display:flex;float:left"><div style="border-right:2px solid rgb(54,153,146)"><a href="https://des.az.gov/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,51,204)!important;font-size:1.1rem!important" target="_blank"><img src="https://des.az.gov/sites/default/files/AZ-ICON-LOGO_Mandala_Agnostic_Color.png" alt="" style="border:0px;vertical-align:middle;max-width:150px;float:left;margin-right:10px"></a><a href="https://arizonaatwork.com/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,51,204)!important;font-size:1.1rem!important" target="_blank"><img src="https://des.az.gov/sites/default/files/media/ARIZONAATWORK_PROUD.jpg" alt="" style="border:0px;vertical-align:middle;max-width:150px;float:left;margin-bottom:10px;margin-right:10px"></a></div></div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-left:5px"><strong style="line-height:1.5">Dr. Brian Dulude, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC</strong></div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-left:5px">Regional Program Manager SBVID, RSA</div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-left:5px">Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services</div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:5px">Department of Economic Security</div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-left:5px">1789 W. Jefferson St.,</div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:5px">Phoenix, AZ 85007</div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-left:5px">(480) 549-8199</div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-left:5px">Mail Drop: 5371</div></div></div></div></div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container" style=""><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Steven Baranowski</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:sbaranowski@azdes.gov">sbaranowski@azdes.gov</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Feb 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM<br>Subject: Contracts Management Spec 2 Position Req 531669 is now posted<br></div><br><div dir="ltr"><div>Good afternoon,</div><div><br>The Contracts Management Specialist 2 Position has now been posted.  It is listed on <a href="http://azstatejobs.gov" target="_blank">azstatejobs.gov</a> and the Job ID is 531669<br><br></div><div>Below and attached is a description of the position.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><h3 id="m_4653664655613585597gmail-job_title_3_0" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.5rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;font-size:24px;font-family:Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:-0.05em;text-align:center">CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 2</h3><div style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:14.4px;color:rgb(33,37,41);font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,"Noto Sans",sans-serif,"Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Noto Color Emoji""><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;list-style:none"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:0.5em;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span aria-hidden="true" aria-label="Requisition identifier" title="Requisition identifier" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;line-height:1;font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";font-weight:900;width:1.75rem"></span> <span id="m_4653664655613585597gmail-requisition_identifier_3_0_0" style="box-sizing:border-box">531669</span></li></ul></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;list-style:none"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:0.5em;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span aria-hidden="true" aria-label="Location" title="Location" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;line-height:1;font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";font-weight:900;width:1.75rem"></span> <span id="m_4653664655613585597gmail-location_3_0_0_0" style="box-sizing:border-box">PHOENIX, Arizona, United States</span></li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:0.5em;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span aria-hidden="true" aria-label="Location" title="Location" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;line-height:1;font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";font-weight:900;width:1.75rem"></span> <span id="m_4653664655613585597gmail-location_3_0_0_1" style="box-sizing:border-box">REMOTE OPTIONS, Arizona, United States</span></li></ul></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;list-style:none"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:0.5em;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span aria-hidden="true" aria-label="Department" title="Department" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;line-height:1;font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";font-weight:900;width:1.75rem"></span> <span id="m_4653664655613585597gmail-department_3_0_0_0" style="box-sizing:border-box">DEPT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY</span></li></ul></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;list-style:none"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:0.5em;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span aria-hidden="true" aria-label="Category" title="Category" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;line-height:1;font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";font-weight:900;width:1.75rem"></span> <span id="m_4653664655613585597gmail-category_3_0_0_0" style="box-sizing:border-box">Social Work/Human Services</span></li></ul></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;list-style:none"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:0.5em;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span aria-hidden="true" aria-label="Employment type" title="Employment type" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;line-height:1;font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";width:1.75rem"></span> <span id="m_4653664655613585597employment_type_3_0_0_0" style="box-sizing:border-box">Full-time</span></li></ul></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;list-style:none"></ul></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;list-style:none"></ul></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;list-style:none"></ul></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;list-style:none"></ul></div></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:20px;color:rgb(33,37,41);font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,"Noto Sans",sans-serif,"Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Noto Color Emoji";font-size:16px"><a id="m_4653664655613585597gmail-link_candidate_favourite_3_0" href="https://internal.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/contracts-management-specialist-2-remote-options-arizona-united-states-phoenix-9bff3a16-04a2-4c3e-8838-8dc7fb76d1bc" style="box-sizing:border-box;text-decoration-line:none;background:rgb(0,123,255);display:inline-block;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;border:1px solid rgb(0,123,255);font-size:1rem;line-height:normal;border-radius:0.25rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgb(255,255,255);padding:5px 10px" target="_blank"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:inline;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;line-height:1"></span> <span style="box-sizing:border-box;display:inline">Add to favorites</span></span></a> <a id="m_4653664655613585597gmail-link_view_favourites_3_0" href="https://internal.azstatejobs.gov/me/settings" style="box-sizing:border-box;text-decoration-line:none;background:rgb(0,123,255);display:inline-block;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;border:1px solid rgb(0,123,255);font-size:1rem;line-height:normal;border-radius:0.25rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgb(255,255,255);padding:5px 10px" target="_blank"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;line-height:1"></span> View favorites</a></div><div id="m_4653664655613585597gmail-job_description_3_0" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(33,37,41);font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,"Helvetica Neue",Arial,"Noto Sans",sans-serif,"Apple Color Emoji","Segoe UI Emoji","Segoe UI Symbol","Noto Color Emoji";font-size:16px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(67,115,186);color:white;border:2px solid black;margin:20px;padding:20px"><h1 style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.5rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;font-size:24pt;font-family:Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:-0.05em;text-align:center">DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY</h1><h2 style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.5rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;font-size:12pt;font-family:Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-style:italic;letter-spacing:-0.05em;text-align:center"><em style="box-sizing:border-box">Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.</em></h2></div><h3 style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 0.5rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;font-size:24px;font-family:Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);letter-spacing:-0.05em;text-align:center">CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 2</h3><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(212,212,212);border:2px solid black;margin:20px;padding:0px">Job Location:</div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);border:0px solid black;margin:20px;padding:2px"><h4 style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;font-size:12pt;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:-0.05em;text-align:center">Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)<br style="box-sizing:border-box">Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)<br style="box-sizing:border-box">3425 East Van Buren, Phoenix, Arizona 85008<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><a href="https://internal.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/www.azdes.gov" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,123,255);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">www.azdes.gov</a></h4></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(212,212,212);border:2px solid black;margin:20px;padding:0px">Posting Details:</div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);border:0px solid black;margin:20px;padding:2px"><h4 style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;font-size:12pt;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:-0.05em;text-align:center">Salary: $24.6569/ Hourly ($51,286.35 Annually) <br style="box-sizing:border-box"></h4><h4 style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;font-size:12pt;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:-0.05em;text-align:center">Grade: 19<br style="box-sizing:border-box"></h4><h4 style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.2;font-size:12pt;font-family:Lato,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:-0.05em;text-align:center">Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received.</h4></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(212,212,212);border:2px solid black;margin:20px;padding:0px">Job Summary:</div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);border:0px solid black;margin:20px;padding:2px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.9em">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 <a href="https://des.az.gov/" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,123,255);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">des.az.gov</a>; or click on the link <a href="https://vimeo.com/303605436" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,123,255);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">here</a> to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Contracts Management Specialist 2 with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position is responsible for assisting in the management of Business Enterprise Program (BEP) contracts to include: authorizing funds, monitoring fiscal and programmatic aspects of contracts, and functioning as a primary contact for all BEP providers.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">Travel will be required for client meetings, outreach/events and office coverage.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">Travel will be required for State business. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business 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. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on State business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code [A.A.C.] R2-10-207.11).<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">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.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">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.</p></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(212,212,212);border:2px solid black;margin:20px;padding:0px">Job Duties:</div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);border:0px solid black;margin:20px;padding:2px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.9em">Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Develop Scope of Work (SOW) for new solicitations and program vendors for contracts, prepare related program documentation; and review contract applications, certification requirements, verify accuracy of information provided and negotiate and prepare contracts and amendments for signature.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Provide support on budget, expenses, payment, and inventory activity within the program. Contract administration functions; preparing and processing contract document records in alignment with Department record retention. Develop scope of work, services specifications, and other contract-related documents, and respond to Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotes (RFQ).<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Provide technical guidance either in person or by phone in connection with contract specifications. Research public records for real estate locations to establish new permits, grantor agreements and contracts for vending and cafeteria operations.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Adhere to BEP program mission, goals, policies, procedures, and best practices in managing contract services. Sign purchase authorizations, work orders and move requests for the Department.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Participate and/or attend statewide contract meetings, seminars, inter-agency conferences, pre-proposal conference, contractors’ trainings. Assist in proposing BEP contract budgets with proposed allocation to each vendor. After approval, provide program quarterly authorization to each contract vendor and make changes as appropriate, ensuring that funding is utilized each year. In state travel will be required.</p></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(212,212,212);border:2px solid black;margin:20px;padding:0px">Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):</div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);border:0px solid black;margin:20px;padding:2px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.9em">• Knowledge of Federal Laws pertaining to assigned program areas and policies and procedures established for the procurement system.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Knowledge of Federal and State laws and statutes pertaining to contracting.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Knowledge of Arizona procurement code.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Knowledge of contract management.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Knowledge of the fundamentals of budget development and expenditure controls.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Knowledge of community resources available to meet the needs of the program clientele.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Knowledge of Microsoft office work processing, database, spreadsheets, and internet/e-mail applications.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Strong organizational skills.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Effective oral and written communication skills.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Excellent contract negotiation and interpersonal relationship skills.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Effective problem resolution and decision-making skills.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Excellent listening skills.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Above average logical and creative reasoning skills.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Ability to work independently and collectively with colleagues.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Ability to multi-task and prioritize large volumes of work.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Ability to analyze and evaluate guidance.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Ability to provide effective guidance.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Ability to maintain complex automated record keeping and tracking systems.</p></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(212,212,212);border:2px solid black;margin:20px;padding:0px">Selective Preference(s):</div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);border:0px solid black;margin:20px;padding:2px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.9em">The ideal candidate for this position will have:<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Military, federal, and government contract and procurement experience/certification.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Two (2) or more years of experience in fiscal management and/or contract management.</p></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(212,212,212);border:2px solid black;margin:20px;padding:0px">Pre-Employment Requirements:</div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);border:0px solid black;margin:20px;padding:2px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.9em">• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).</p></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(212,212,212);border:2px solid black;margin:20px;padding:0px">Benefits:</div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);border:0px solid black;margin:20px;padding:2px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.9em">The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• 10 paid holidays per year<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Deferred compensation plan<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Wellness plans<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Tuition Reimbursement<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Stipend Opportunities<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Infant at Work Program<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities<br style="box-sizing:border-box">• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.9em">By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.9em">Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program <a title="Paid Parental Leave Pilot Program" href="https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,123,255);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">here</a>. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our <a href="https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0,123,255);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent" target="_blank">benefits page</a></p></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(212,212,212);border:2px solid black;margin:20px;padding:0px">Retirement:</div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);border:0px solid black;margin:20px;padding:2px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.9em">State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.</p></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:rgb(212,212,212);border:2px solid black;margin:20px;padding:0px">Contact Us:</div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;background-color:inherit;color:rgb(0,0,0);border:0px solid black;margin:20px;padding:2px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.9em">For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Xavier Martinez at (480) 952-5930 or email <a href="mailto:xmartinez@azdes.gov" target="_blank">xmartinez@azdes.gov</a>.<br style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box">The 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 contacting (480) 952-5930 or email <a href="mailto:xmartinez@azdes.gov" target="_blank">xmartinez@azdes.gov</a>. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:20px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.9em"><br></p></div></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;width:150px;height:165px;display:flex;float:left"><div style="border-right:2px solid rgb(54,153,146)"><a href="https://des.az.gov/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,51,204)!important;font-size:1.1rem!important" target="_blank"><img src="https://des.az.gov/sites/default/files/AZ-ICON-LOGO_Mandala_Agnostic_Color.png" alt="" style="border:0px;vertical-align:middle;max-width:150px;float:left;margin-right:10px"></a><a href="https://arizonaatwork.com/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,51,204)!important;font-size:1.1rem!important" target="_blank"><img src="https://des.az.gov/sites/default/files/media/ARIZONAATWORK_PROUD.jpg" alt="" style="border:0px;vertical-align:middle;max-width:150px;float:left;margin-bottom:10px;margin-right:10px"></a></div></div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-left:5px"><strong style="line-height:1.5">Steven Baranowski, TSgt ANG (Ret)</strong></div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-left:5px">Contracts Management Specialist III, Business Enterprise Program</div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-left:5px">Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services</div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:5px">Department of Economic Security</div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-left:5px">3425 E Van Buren St, Suite 102</div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:5px">Phoenix, AZ 85008</div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid rgb(54,153,146);margin-left:160px;padding-left:5px">(602) 774-9105</div><div style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;border-left:2px solid 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