Program Coordinator

Posting Date
05/27/26

Application Deadline
06/03/26

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 $30.65

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
D110 Adult Probation

About the Position

The Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing and managing the administrative functions of the Community Restitution Program in a specific region within Maricopa County. The Program Coordinator will be developing and coordinating community services projects for justice involved individuals who are court-ordered to complete community restitution hours (which requires weekend availability). This is done in keeping with the Community Restoration Activity of the Adult Probation's Department Strategic Plan.

Standard Judicial Branch business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The position is on-site and in-person but may be eligible for a hybrid teleworking schedule following six months of employment within the role (dependent on the needs of the Judicial Branch). May require working weekends.

For an overview of the Adult Probation department, click HERE!

About The Adult Probation Department:

The Adult Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public's trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our nationally recognized Adult Probation Department and become part of an award-winning agency of professionals committed to enhancing community safety through service, accountability, and influencing change.

Position Qualifications

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

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to Public Programs

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications:

• Other combinations of education and job-related experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Our Preferred Candidate has:

• Two (2) years of experience coordinating and administering public programs and services
• CPR and First Aid certification

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices for implementing and managing administrative functions, program goals, policies, and procedures.
• Development and coordination of community service projects.
• Local and regional resource agencies and their available services.
• Safe and effective use of landscaping equipment and tools (e.g., lawn mowers, hedge/weed trimmers, leaf blowers).

Skill in:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders and community partners.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.
• Proficient in data management, including organization, analysis, and reporting.

Ability to:

• Work effectively with individuals involved in the justice system.
• Research, analyze, and compile data to develop clear, concise reports.
• Conduct studies and research projects.
• Plan, organize, and implement activities within a collaborative team environment.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, strong attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly both orally and in writing so others will understand and is appropriate to the needs of the audience.
• Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with the public and individuals at all organizational levels.

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.)

• Develops, coordinates, implements, and manages the administrative functions within a specific region for the Community Restitution Program.
• Recruits and maintains a diverse group of resource agencies.
• Develops special work projects to meet the need of a large complex population.
• Participates in development and implementation of program goals, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures that program goals and requirements are met.
• Keeps data system up to date and current on all resource agencies.
• Make at least annual personal contacts with all resource agencies.
• Negotiate Legal contracts and investigates liability issues.
• Compiles information and resources, performs studies, research projects.
• Using computer programs, analyze research data, generate memos, reports, correspondence, statistics, etc.
• Manages, recruit, train, and monitors clerical and paraprofessional staff.
• Provide assignment and direction to work crew leaders.
• Supervises work crews when needed and visit weekend projects.
• Maintain attendance and training standards.
• Compile equipment and inventory reports and maintain inventory control.
• Serves as liaison with other divisions, departments, community organizations and jurisdictions.
• Represents the organization at public meetings, departmental training, and conferences.
• Responds to inquiries from internal sources, outside agencies, and/or the public.
• Acts as a resource to the community by disseminating and interpreting the data collected.
• Coordinates and participates in the development and implementation of policies to enhance the county's economic position in relation to the assigned program.
• Coordinates activities of assigned program with other areas.
• May be required to work weekends based on program and operational needs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat.
• Participates in the specialized Community Restitution Program defensive tactics training and may be required to demonstrate and apply learned techniques.
• Must be willing to be exposed to OC (oleoresin capsicum) spray as part of training and certification requirements.

Working conditions:


While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.


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 or

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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