DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

In partnership with local, county, state, and federal agencies, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizona’s people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies, technical assistance and information through various Department programs; collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting, plan reviews and building inspections.

HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN

Job Location:

Address: 1110 W. Washington St

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $14.3375-$22.0000 hourly

Grade: 16

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (Resumes will be reviewed on June 13, 2025)

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the HR Director, this position will support the human resources staff with various human resources related activities.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare various correspondence and documents such as offer letters, changes in assignment letters, onboarding documents, salary request forms, personnel action forms, request to fill, etc.
• Log and track human resources processes such as recruitments, FMLA requests, classification action requests, etc., follow up as required.
• Monitor and audit staff required training in TraCorp. Monitor and audit agency staff identified as drivers (ASEDRA). Maintain DFFM personnel and I-9 files to include periodic auditing. Perform file reviews as requested by other agencies.
• Perform administrative duties including email, scanning, copying, filing and performing research as required. Prepare and send monthly HR Updates via email to agency staff.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• State personnel rules, policies and procedures.
• General principles of office practices.
• Terminology, principles and procedures of data processing systems and e-filing procedures.
• Confidential file maintenance.
• Various computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, etc.
• Research methodologies.

Skills in:

• Using a computer to input data, access information, and/or create materials and documents using a variety of software applications.
• Quality customer service.
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintaining and updating files both electronic and paper.
• Time management.
• Attention to detail.

Ability to:

• Learn, understand and apply state and federal laws as well as state and agency rules, procedures and policies.
• Plan, coordinate, analyze and establish priorities.
• Manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information obtained through the course of completing assignments.
• Be flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, assignments, and other interruptions.
• Communicate information clearly and concisely, in writing or verbally.

Selective Preference(s):

Experience working in a professional human resources department.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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

Benefits:

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans

Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

10 paid holidays per year

Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years

Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly

Deferred compensation plan

Wellness plans

Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

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

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

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) 771-1419. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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