DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME)
Family Assistance Administration (FAA)
Surprise Field Office
11526 West Bell Road, Surprise, Arizona 85378

Salary: $22.9716 / Hourly ($47,780.93 Annually) 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: March 12, 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, Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Benefits and Eligibility Supervisor for the Surprise Field Office. This position supervises, plans and coordinates the operations of a program of one or more benefits and eligibility units involved in the determination and issuance of public assistance and/or social service benefits, and is responsible for effective supervision and administration of the divisions eligibility program(s) staff to include staff development and training, succession planning, performance management, and related activities, and works with other managers and staff to evaluate and implement goals, responsibilities, policies and procedures of the division.

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:

• Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and adjust workloads.
• Responsible for interpreting and clarifying program policies and procedures for staff and implement regulations or policy changes affecting the day to day operation of the unit.
• Assist staff with difficult and complex cases to include providing consultation with employees, handling some cases personally, making decisions on controversial cases, and consulting with senior management on recommended actions.
• Prioritizes and assigns work of assigned unit(s) in order to maintain compliance with federal, state and mandates; ensure the timeliness and accuracy of services delivered; identify and resolve existing and potential problems according to agency policies and program goals and objectives.
• Conduct quality control and error management and prevention in eligibility services program(s) to include conducting case reviews, evaluating accuracy, timeliness and productivity utilizing quality and quantity data from program reports, identifies error trends, implements corrective action plans, develops and conducts related training.
• Compile and review statistical data associated with unit activities from case records, logs, computer files, and other sources and prepare requested reports
• Evaluates staffing needs, participates on hiring panels and makes recommendations for effective use of personnel resources.
• Assists with identifying suspected fraud cases, preparing summaries of facts for fraud and overpayment, representing the agency in hearings and court appeals and taking appropriate action as required.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State, and agency statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to area of assignment.
• Fundamental leadership practices.
• Program development, administration, and service delivery related to the program or programs in the area of responsibility, which may include employment services, eligibility, provider and/or social services
  

Skills in:

• Written and verbal communication to explain and interpret Federal and State laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines applicable to the area of assignment.
  

Ability to:

• Resolve program related issues, provide technical assistance to staff.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal management and staff, and with a variety of external stakeholders.
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate situations or problems to determine appropriate courses of action.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent education and three years’ of experience performing eligibility work.

• 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.
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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.

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.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Jennifer Honhoinewa at JHonhoinewa@azdes.gov.

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 480-356-6674. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.