Indigent Decedent Coordinator

** Posting Date
** 03/10/26
** Final date to receive applications
** 03/15/26
** Pay Range
** Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.25 - $27.13 hourly  Full Pay Range: $21.25 - $33.00 hourly    Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
** Job Type
** Unclassified
* * Department
* * Public Health
** About the Position
** If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your attention to detail and adaptability truly shine, consider applying for the Indigent Decedent Coordinator role.

As the Indigent Decedent Coordinator, you will work closely with multiple entities, stakeholders, and vendors to determine eligibility for indigent services. You’ll ensure compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes, administrative codes, and internal policies while coordinating timely and respectful disposition services.

Come work for the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents, focusing on impact and using a data-driven approach.

We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
** Proud to Offer
*** Work with a greater purpose
* Tuition reimbursement
* Exceptional work-life balance
* Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
* Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
* Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
* Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
* Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
* Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
** We Require
*** Three years of experience performing responsible clerical or administrative duties
* High school diploma or GED
* Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
** Other Requirements
*** Must possess or can obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
* Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check
* Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
** We Also Value
*** Two or more years of program coordination or case management experience
* One or more years of extensive public contact experience, including interacting with citizens under stressful conditions and advising the public on laws, rules, or ordinances related to government or entitlement programs
* Familiarity with the Arizona Revised Statutes and the Arizona Administrative Code related to Vital Records and Funeral Service mandates
* Ability to work with traumatic subject matter on a regular basis; this position coordinates disposition for deceased individuals and is located at the OVR satellite office within the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner
* Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
** Job Contributions
*** Applies specialized knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Administrative Codes, and internal policies to conduct intake, coordinate referral services, and determine eligibility for decedent disposition programs
* Interviews, counsels, and guides applicants,…