Project Specialist

Under limited direction of the Program Manager, this position is responsible for work and activities of a difficult nature being the first point of contact for all ground and air ambulance services throughout the State of Arizona. This position will be responsible for:

-Reviewing and analyzing applications and contracts for the provision of ambulance services to ensure compliance.
-Provide consultation and technical assistance to applicants on completing ambulance service applications, interpreting and applying Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Administrative Code, and Agency specific policies and procedures.
-Serve as the Bureau liaison with the Assistant Attorney General's Office on issues involving ambulance service applications, drafting legal notices, and responding to requests for information.
-Provides written and verbal reports to various Bureau staff as needed.
-Various duties such as assisting with audits, staff meetings, weekly reports, and maintenance of financial statements and records.

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.

- Analysis of all types of Ambulance service applications pursuant to statute and rule. Request additional information when needed. Prepare and issue Certificates of Necessity, and licenses; develop and present staff recommendations on ambulance service applications. Prepare for and provide testimony at hearings as necessary.
- Review all proposed ambulance service contracts for compliance with statutes and rules. Obtain required documentation to approve, deny, or amend contracts as needed; prepare transmittal and discussion memo and forward contract for final approval. Draft and edit legal notices.
- Provide consultation and technical assistance to EMS providers with preparation of all ambulance applications and/or ambulance service contracts in conjunction with statutes and rules. Communicate information to the public, ambulance service providers, legal counsel, or others in writing and verbally via telephone, email, US mail, and other means.
- Respond to a variety of requests from the Attorney General's Office and from the ADHS Administrative Counsel. Research and interpret statutes, rules, policies, and guidance documents to provide written and verbal summaries.
- Attend meetings, conferences, seminars, and training as directed.

Knowledge of:
- Federal and State statutes, rules and policies
- Regulatory practices related to organizations specializing in public health
- Concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures of law; methods and techniques of legal research; use of statutes, codes and other legal resources; methods, techniques, and principles for legal writing.
-General philosophy of third-party payor mechanisms regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance
- Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.
-General functions of ambulance services regarding organizations, methods of dispatch, functions of emergency medical technicians

Skill in:
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity.
- Drafting and analyzing legal notices
- General legal principles and their application to government operations
- Computer operations including Microsoft Word, Excel and Gmail/G-Suite, Adobe.
-Experience with the licensing management platform, ImageTrend.

Ability to:
- Work well in a challenging and fast-paced environment, respond well to changing priorities, and regularly demonstrate a professional, positive and supportive attitude.
- Evaluate information objectively
- Analyze and make high level recommendations and meaningful conclusions
- Organize/prioritize large volumes of work
with demanding time frames.
- Communicate with a broad spectrum of public/private agencies and individuals
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Business, or law and 3 years of work experience with legal contracts and grant writing or related field. Master's degree in public health may substitute for 2 years of work experience. - Intrinsic motivation to work independently to accomplish program goals and objectives, by having a sense of urgency to drive projects to completion.

Employees who drive on state business require possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

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.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.
 

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 calling (602) 542-1085. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.