State of Arizona

Two mobile, solar-powered cooling centers that the Arizona Department of Administration operated in the Capitol Mall have closed for the summer. They operated starting in May and hosted 11,956 visitors who needed respite from the heat. The biggest age group served was between ages 35-44; 393 veterans visits were recorded. The Cooltainers closed for the season on Oct. 15, when they were put into storage until the temperatures rise again. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4eXpGvk

Flashback Friday to State Employee Charitable Campaign Day at the Arizona State Fair! This event included a goat-milking contest, a pie-eating contest and lots of fun. 

Governor Katie Hobbs ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Flags will stay at half staff until his interment; the date for interment has not been announced. Individuals, businesses and other organizations are encouraged to join in these tributes. https://lnkd.in/gcskXfFm

Job Opening: Chief Government and Community Affairs Liaison 🏛️ Are you passionate about shaping public policy and driving collaboration across the Arizona government? The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity is seeking a chief government and community affairs liaison to plan, direct and manage the department’s legislative interests. In this leadership role, you will: 📝 Track and analyze legislation impacting OEO initiatives. 💼 Prepare agency leadership for legislative testimony and key stakeholder meetings. 🎤 Represent the department at high-level discussions with the Governor’s Office and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. 💻Manage special projects, providing strategic research and recommendations to the Director’s Office. We are looking for a candidate with: ✅ 3+ years of experience in lobbying, legislative affairs or public policy (Arizona experience preferred). ✅ A bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, government, communications or a related field. ✅ Exceptional communication, negotiation and leadership skills. 📍 Location: Phoenix, AZ (remote options may be available) If you’re ready to represent Arizona’s future and make an impact at the state level, apply today: https://lnkd.in/gs_DAuXE #StateOfAZ #NowHiring #AZStateJobs #Arizona #ArizonaJobs

📣 Job Alert: Director of Network Operations at Arizona Dept. of Administration (ADOA)! 🚀 Join the Arizona Strategic Enterprise Technology (ASET) team to direct the statewide AZNet program, managing our critical enterprise network infrastructure (voice, data, video). 🌐 Key Focus: Strategic leadership, vendor performance management (for contracts exceeding $200M), security, and driving network modernization.💡 Salary: $125K - $135K 💰 Location: Phoenix HQ with Hybrid Remote flexibility within Arizona. 🏠 Requirements: 10+ years in enterprise network/telecom leadership, strong contract management skills. ✅ Ready to lead mission-critical infrastructure? Apply by 11/3/2025 for the first review! ⏳ Job Link - https://lnkd.in/gMGHAQZA #AZTech #EnterpriseIT #DirectorRole #PublicSector

📢 Calling all college students! 📢 The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is looking for a creative and motivated Social Media College Intern to join their Highway Patrol Social Media Team. This paid internship will allow for you to create engaging content, share inspiring stories from the field and help strengthen the relationship between the Highway Patrol Division and the communities we serve. Qualifications include: 📱Basic knowledge of social media platforms and current trends 💻Strong writing and editing skills 📷A creative eye for visuals (photography or video skills a plus!) 📃Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and tools like Canva, Hootsuite, or Adobe Express 🤝The ability to work collaboratively, meet deadlines and communicate clearly Learn more and apply today! https://lnkd.in/gyaQTvGx

🎙️ Josh Wagner, the Chief Data Officer for the State Data and Analytics Office at State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET), was recently featured on The Public Sector Podcast. During his segment, he describes how the state is building a data-driven future rooted in transparency, collaboration and citizen impact. Interested in hearing more? Check out the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gp-ZuhwQ

The Arizona Department of Administration’s Risk Management Division was one of three winners of the 2025 Workers’ Comp Risk Management Award for Excellence during the Workers’ Compensation Institute’s conference in August. Serving around 87,000 employees across the state, the Risk Management Division has utilized continuous improvement methods to make workplaces safer and has offered personalized services to injured workers. Through their new program, employees injured at work now have access to a 24-hour nurse triage service, as well being able to process workers’ compensation through payroll, skipping the delays and potential for lost or stolen paper check. Congratulations again to the Risk Management Team for the continued success! Read more about this here: https://lnkd.in/g6hxxZ5B

We’re honored to be recognized as a Project Winner in the 2025 Government Experience Awards by the Center for Digital Government in the Project State Government Experience category for the Next Generation 9-1-1 Successful Implementation Across Greater Arizona initiative! This recognition highlights our innovative work to make services more accessible, equitable, and people-first. See the full list of winners: https://lnkd.in/gBq9yzkq #GovX #StateOfArizona #NextGen911 #DigitalGovernment

Governor Hobbs visited the 911 Dispatch Center at the Chandler Police Department to celebrate the release of the Next Generation 911 System. The system has made it easier for emergency responders to zero in on your location within 3 feet when contacting 911 from your cell phone, allows for people to text 911 if they’re in a situation where they can’t speak, or don’t have good service or battery life, and more. During the Governor’s visit, she engaged in the briefing on the system from the ADOA project team, toured the facility, and was able to listen in on calls coming in live with a call taker. Read more about this new system: https://lnkd.in/guwAwFEG