DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY

The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) is a social and human services agency whose mission is to successfully partner with families, caregivers, and the community to strengthen families, ensure safety, and achieve permanency for all Arizona’s children through prevention, services, and support.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
3003 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012

Salary: $24.0000 HRLY 

Grade: 4

Closing Date: July 24, 2026

This position assists with various functions across the IT department. The internship offers students hands-on work experience in collaboration, software development life cycle (SDLC), and exposure to real-world IT operations.

• Supports the creation and deployment of an AI-based solution designed to assist the IT Help Desk with password reset workflows.
  
• Assists in the development and implementation of standard work related to new processes and systems.
  
• Participates in team collaboration activities, requirement-gathering sessions, and technical planning meetings.

Knowledge of:

• Python or C#
  
• User account management principles
  

Skills in:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Research and problem-solving
  

Ability of:

• Prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment
  
• Build effective and positive working relationships with a diverse group
  
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
• Follow and adhere to the agency’s policies and procedures.

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Must obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and clear the DCS Central Registry.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-255-3141 or by email at [email protected]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Should you have any further questions regarding the interview process you can reach out to a member of our recruitment team at 602-255-2903 or by email at [email protected]. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.