Deputy County Administrator

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Acts in the absence of and on behalf of the County Administrator;
• Provides executive-level leadership for multiple assigned County departments;
• Participates in the formulation, revision and negotiation of contracts and intergovernmental agreements;
• Formulates recommended solutions to remedy or address problems and issues relating to the operation of the County;
• Directs, coordinates, manages, and participates in a continuing program to represent and advance the intergovernmental interests of the County in all policy and administrative forums including the state legislature and congress;
• Represents the County in stakeholder engagement, including attending civic meetings and addressing groups;
• Leads projects with County-wide impact, utilizing organizational expertise and resources;
• Provides direction on the formulation of administrative policies and procedures;
• Prepares specialized reports for the County Administrator and/or Board of Supervisors;
• May chair or serve on committees as assigned.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Policy, Law, Finance, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field.
• Extensive experience advising elected officials, governing boards, chief executives, or senior leadership on strategic, operational, and policy matters.
• Strong knowledge of local government operations, budgeting, public finance, capital planning, governmental regulations, and public policy development.
• Experience negotiating and administering complex contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and public-private partnerships.
• Demonstrated success building collaborative relationships with community stakeholders, regional partners, state and federal agencies, and elected officials.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. 

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position. 

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.