New job STATE GOVERNMENT INTERN in Arizona

The person in this position will work with the GIA Deputy Administrator and DES Chief Privacy Officer to assist with agency-wide compliance with federal and state laws and regulations regarding privacy, confidentiality, public records, and litigation, including various stages of discovery.

• Assists with Department response to privacy incidents that may compromise confidential information including reporting and development of mitigation plan documents.
• Organizes documents related to litigation and discovery, evaluating for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists in coordinating Department responses to public records requests while safeguarding confidential information, including drafting responses to complex requests, and working with other parts of the Department to gather necessary documents.
• Assists in responding to inquiries from Executive Leadership, Division Leadership, and DES staff regarding privacy and confidentiality.
• Assists with the maintenance of files and distribution of documents.

• Knowledge of confidentiality and privacy laws and practices (including HIPAA), principles and practices of government administration with special reference to organization, policy analysis and theory.
• Knowledge of report writing techniques.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Skills in communicating with colleagues at all levels of the organization and the public with tact and diplomacy.
• Skills in oral, written, and communication presentation.
• Skills in analysis and interpretation of data.
• Skills in performing legal research.
• Ability to learn DES programs, policies, procedures, Arizona Revised Statutes and Federal Regulations.
• Ability to perform analytical work.
• Ability to write and speak with clarity.
• Ability to use computer programs and software

Comfortable with large amounts of data.

• Must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Must be pursuing a B.A/B.S or Master's degree in business administration, law or public management from an accredited college or university and have an interest in governmental policy.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.
• 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.
• The position will require the possession of and 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 record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12). Individuals may be required to use their personal motor vehicle.

This position is temporary and does not offer benefits.

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

This position is temporary and does not offer retirement options.

Alvaro Berber-Moreno at (480) 825-0831 or at [email protected].

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting (480) 825-0831. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.