Project Specialist

Posting Date

01/16/26

Application Deadline

01/25/26

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$26.44 - $30.65 - $34.86 - $43.27

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $27.34 to $32.00.

This position is non-exempt under the FLSA.

What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!

Job Type

Classified – Judicial JMR

Department

D270 Juvenile Probation

About the Position

The Project Specialist provides specialized support in the coordination of special projects designed and administered for system improvements, enhanced youth outcomes and increased inter-agency cooperation.

About The Juvenile Probation Department:

The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity, and respect.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Justice Studies, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field

Experience:

One year of experience in coordinating and administering public programs and services. 

OR

Combined Education and Experience Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements:

A valid, unrestricted Arizona Driver License

Our Preferred Candidate Has:

Experience working with justice involved youth populations and or youth-based programs (JDO, JSO, Case Manager, JPO, Education).

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Work under the direction of the Administrative Services Bureau Project Senior Lead to implement and roll out special projects department-wide.  
• Provide direct project/program support to all bureau Senior Leads. 
• Create project/program sustainability plans and special project road maps. 
• Provide 1:1 and or group trainings and presentations on special projects to JPD staff and leadership team. 
• Prepares team(s) to take on primary responsibility of special projects once they can be incorporated into the routine business practice of the unit. 
• Prepares daily/monthly and aggregated reports related to areas of responsibility. 
• Serve as a project liaison between JPD and external stakeholders when applicable and report on program data/outcomes when necessary.  
• Administers large and small recognized programs while under development. 
• Compiles information and resources, perform studies, and research projects as they relate to department needs.  
• Coordinates cooperative activities with local, state, and national organizations. 
• Participates in the development and implementation of departmental-goals, policies, and procedures. 

Working Conditions:  

May work in and from various Juvenile Probation and Detention Facilities, community partner locations and other juvenile serving agencies.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly and hear; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; sit for long periods of time; stand, walk, use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally push, pull or lift up to 20 pounds.

Additional Information

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs. 

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. 

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant. 

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County.  This position may be reassigned to other locations.  Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. 

 

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