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Job Description

Pima County AZ County Administrator

Serve at the forefront of public service as County Administrator the chief executive appointed by the Board of Supervisors to lead a dynamic and complex organization. This role is responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of services through 34 central departments seven Countywide Elected Officials and Superior and Justice Courts overseeing a total annual budget exceeding $1.8 billion and supporting a workforce of over 7000. Reporting directly to the Board the County Administrator drives strategic initiatives and ensures high-quality service delivery aligned with the Countys Vision Mission and Values.

Were seeking an experienced forward-thinking leader with a strong background in executive management public policy and organizational leadership within a comparably complex environment. The ideal candidate brings sharp financial and business acumen deep knowledge of government operations and a collaborative approach to working with elected officials community stakeholders and diverse teams. This is an opportunity to lead with integrity navigate complex challenges and shape the future of the County through innovation accountability and inclusive leadership.

About Pima County and Tucson
Pima Countys seat of government within the City of Tucson has been home to resilient people for more than 4000 years; it is the longest continuously inhabited place in the continental United States. Our Indigenous Hispanic and Western heritages are not just what we once were they are part and parcel of what we are now. We are a diverse inclusive community in which 95% of the Countys population lives in an expansive valley crisscrossed by ephemeral rivers and surrounded by 9000-foot mountain ranges. We are national leaders in ecological and cultural conservation directly protecting nearly 300000 acres of sensitive desert and mountain ecosystems.

At a Glance:
Founded: Nov. 9 1864 (statehood Feb. 14 1912)

Size: 9200 sq. miles (about the size of New Hampshire)

Total Population: 1.1 million (2025 est.)

Metro Population: 1.05 million (2025 est.)

GDP: $63 Billion (2025 est.)

Median Household Income: $70315 (2024 est.)

Largest Employment Sectors:

Government 80200 jobs

Professional and Health Services 66200 jobs

Trade Transportation and Utilities 61000 jobs

About Pima County Government
We A.R.E. Pima County! Accountable Respectful Ethical

Pima County is more than just a workplace; its a career with purpose. Here you can have a meaningful positive effect on the community you call home. With over 7000 employees across more than 50 departments we ARE proud to serve the people and places that make Southern Arizona home. Together we ARE building a better tomorrow one job one person one purpose at a time.

Vision: Committed to serving residents and fostering a thriving community.

Mission: Creating a prosperous community through sound stewardship and innovative practices making a difference in quality of life for all.

Values: Accountable Respectful Ethical. These values are the foundation of our work and are reflected in every goal strategy and service we deliver.

Strategic Pillars

Public Service: Putting People First

Ensure stability and excellence in government; Deliver high-quality innovative operations; Align budgeting and staffing with strategic goals

Quality of Life: Building a Prosperous and Healthy Community

Strengthen public safety through holistic approaches; Foster generational prosperity; Enhance community health and well-being

Infrastructure & Growth: Planning for Tomorrow

Build and maintain forward-thinking infrastructure; Drive economic growth to meet workforce and housing demands; Promote sustainable development practices

Sustainability & Conservation: Protecting What Matters

Balance land conservation with responsible growth; Strengthen regional sustainability and climate resilience; Implement climate action and environmental stewardship strategies

Job Description
The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and functions as the Countys senior executive officer. This role is responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of services through 34 central departments seven Countywide Elected Officials and Superior and Justice Courts overseeing a total annual budget exceeding $1.8 billion and supporting a workforce of over 7000. The County Administrator reports to the Board of Supervisors provides executive leadership across multiple operations service delivery and major initiatives that are in line with the Countys Strategic Plan Vision Mission and Values. Duties may be further enumerated in an individual employment contract between the incumbent and the Board of Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in public or business administration or related field and 10 or more years of executive-level management and administration experience in a public or private sector organization that has similar complexity as Pima County.

Experience should include working with government leaders on public policy economic development environmental issues and other private/public sector issues of considerable complexity and scope.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Be a seasoned and accomplished leader.

• Demonstrate sound stewardship and innovative practices in problem solving budgeting infrastructure strategic planning negotiations community relations economic and community development environmental services criminal justice technology and health.

• Have considerable business acumen with financial expertise and a working knowledge of Arizona budget laws and local government budgets.

• Be knowledgeable and experienced in applying the principles of personnel management assigning and supervising the work of others including department heads.

• Utilize the Countys Strategic Plan in decision-making and apply the Countys Vision Mission and Values when employing those decisions.

• Coordinate with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to support Board operations and ensure compliance with applicable laws and procedures.

• Work closely with the Board of Supervisors on routine recurring and special reports on County government activities fiscal matters and related issues to ensure they are well informed to make key decisions.

• Act as a liaison to Pima Countys Elected Officials and foster collaborative relationships.

• Meet with citizen groups and associations to represent the County to receive citizen input on County operations and to inform the public on such issues.

• Be thoughtful decisive mission driven and team focused.

• Be adept at anticipating and managing areas of potential disagreement and high-profile competing interests in order to avoid and/or minimize conflict and losses to efficiency or effectiveness.

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be inclusive accessible and approachable exhibiting a high degree of personal and professional integrity in alignment with our values of Accountable Respectful Ethical.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans available

• Basic Life Insurance: $50000 plan paid by the County

• Voluntary Benefits: Life Accident Critical Illness and Hospitalization Legal plans available

• Short Term Disability: Paid by the County

• Health Savings Account: The County funds Single $1000/Family $2000 annually

• FSA: Flexible Spending Account available

• Wellness Program: Promoting healthy living self-care and awareness to enhance overall well-being to earn $1300 annually towards benefits premiums

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10000

• Employee Assistance Program: Paid by the County

• Educational Assistance Program: Up to $5250 per year towards educational reimbursements

• Automobile Allowance: $550 per month

• Pension Plan: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) a defined benefit retirement plan which includes Long Term Disability

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans: Nationwide Insurance plans available

• Holidays: 10 paid holidays and 2 administrative leave days per year

• Leaves: Sick Vacation and Paid Military Leave

• Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks paid leave

Salary

The County Administrator is a contracted-employee and salary will be negotiated with the Board of Supervisors depending on qualifications. The base-pay annual salary for the County Administrator position is $299042 to $416041.

To Apply

Submit a letter of application and detailed resume to Human Resources Director Cathy Bohland at by May 30 2026. Applicants will be considered based on the information provided in their application documents. Pima County reserves the right to consider only the most qualified applicants. A thorough preemployment background investigation will be completed for the successful candidate. Applications are confidential. Only finalists applications will be made public in accordance with the Arizona Public Records Law.

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