County Administrator

Bachelor’s 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 County’s Strategic Plan in decision-making and apply the County’s 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 County’s 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.

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.

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.

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 contract between the incumbent and the Board of Supervisors.