Community & Workforce Manager I

Job Description Summary

Department - Community & Workforce Development

Job Description

Open To Current Pima County Employees Only

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5315 - Community & Workforce Manager I

Salary Grade: 14

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $62,670 - $75,192 Annually 

Pay Range: $62,670 - $87,734 Annually 

Range Explanation:

• 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.

Are you a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking professional passionate about community impact? The Community and Workforce Development Department is seeking a dynamic leader to manage the Outside Agency Program within the Community Assistance Division. This is a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen the County’s investment in community-based services that support the well-being and prosperity of Pima County residents.

As the Community and Workforce Manager I, you will oversee the strategic direction, administration, and continuous improvement of the Outside Agency Program. You will work closely with the Community Assistance Division Manager, Outside Agency Citizen Review Committee, community-based organizations, and internal stakeholders to ensure funding decisions are equitable, data-informed, and aligned with the Pima County Board of Supervisors’ framework and the Prosperity Initiative.

This position requires a leader who can balance strategic vision with operational excellence, someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to advancing community-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, detail-oriented, experienced in budget development, and skilled in stakeholder engagement. A commitment to equity, accountability, and continuous improvement is essential.

Essential Functions:

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.

• Manages a program (a specific purpose or activity) within the Community & Workforce Development Department;
• Ensures programming is conducted in the spirit of urgent, compassionate service to individuals in need;
• Directly supervises, trains, manages, and evaluates County and/or contracted program staff;
• Develops and implements program goals, objectives, budgets, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient service delivery and program compliance;
• Manages and administers program activities and budgets, and monitors and evaluates program effectiveness;
• Identifies special population needs and supervises staff in ensuring programming is designed and implemented to meet those needs;
• Manages staff activities in preparing grant applications, soliciting federal and state funds, and preparing and administering contracts and agreements with government and nonprofit partners;
• Provides technical assistance, training, and management support to improve program operations and assist community partners in program performance;
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates program activities with other County programs and departments and community partners;
• Participates in or acts as program representative in various contexts, including before boards, commissions, committees, administrators, and the media;
• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Community & Workforce Development Department and Pima County.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in public or business administration, human services, or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND four (4) years of experience managing a community or workforce development program, INCLUDING one year of supervisory experience. (Supervisory experience may be concurrent with work experience.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Or:

Four (4) years with Pima County in a Community & Workforce Coordinator or a closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

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.): 

• Minimum five (5) years knowledge of the Outside Agency Program or other program that distributes funding to agencies for community programs.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in developing and managing program budgets, with an understanding of accounting principles and fiscal oversight in a public or nonprofit setting.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in managing complex projects, meeting tight deadlines, and delivering high quality results.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with local community-based organizations, including direct oversight and coordination with committees, boards and commissions, and facilitation of technical assistance sessions.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with methodology of community needs assessments, including analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to support evidence-based program planning and funding recommendations.
• Experience with/knowledge of strategic planning to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures that align with the Pima County Board of Supervisors Budgetary Framework and the Prosperity Initiative.

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: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.   

Special Notice Items: 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. All 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. All positions within the Community and Workforce Development Department may require a Central Registry Background check. This position requires successfully obtaining a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

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.