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Job Description Summary Department - County Administration 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 7,000. Reporting directly to the Board, the County Administrator drives strategic initiatives and ensures high-quality service delivery aligned with the County’s Vision, Mission, and Values. We’re 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 County’s seat of government within the City of Tucson has been home to resilient people for more than 4,000 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 County’s population lives in an expansive valley crisscrossed by ephemeral rivers and surrounded by 9,000-foot mountain ranges. We are national leaders in ecological and cultural conservation, directly protecting nearly 300,000 acres of sensitive desert and mountain ecosystems. At a Glance: Founded: Nov. 9, 1864 (statehood Feb. 14, 1912) Size: 9,200 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: $70,315 (2024 est.) Largest Employment Sectors: Government – 80,200 jobs • Professional and Health Services – 66,200 jobs • Trade, Transportation, and Utilities – 61,000 jobs About Pima County Government We A.R.E. Pima County! Accountable | Respectful | Ethical Pima County is more than just a workplace; it’s a career with purpose. Here, you can have a meaningful positive effect on the community you call home. With over 7,000 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 County’s 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 7,000. 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 County’s Strategic Plan, Vision, Mission, and Values. Duties may be further enumerated in an individual employment contra