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Pima County

Administrative Specialist III - Grants Management

Pima County, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Department – Grants Management & Innovation.

Key Information

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5589 – Administrative Specialist III

Salary Grade: 10

Pay Range: $51,563 – $72,176 Annually

Hiring Range: $51,563 – $61,859 Annually

Essential Functions

Provides leadership to administrative staff while performing complex administrative services of a specialized nature to a department, division, or program within Pima County.

Negotiates and establishes Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA), contracts, and other obligatory agreements, and monitors compliance.

Prepares work unit budgets, oversees expenditures, performs cost and statistical analyses, and prepares reports and recommendations.

Performs research, prepares written reports and recommendations, and informs management of issues, concerns, and problems of specialized work unit.

Provides information, status, and recommendations to department directors, division managers, and professional staff regarding area of assignment and responds to public inquiries, interpreting work unit and county policies and procedures.

Ensures work unit policies, procedures, and activities comply with applicable federal/state statutes and regulations and county policy.

Oversees internal services such as accounting, payroll, personnel, management information services, and/or purchasing.

Represents work unit at various meetings, conferences, or on committees and provides specialized expertise related to area of assignment.

Develops, maintains, and manages databases using automated information systems and compiles/reviews/monitors information for reporting purposes.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, management, or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) Two years with Pima County as an Administrative Specialist II or closely related professional administrative classification. 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

Experience working independently, prioritizing multiple tasks, and adapting to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience with/knowledge of County policies, procedures, and compliance requirements, or experience in a government or public service environment.

Experience maintaining records or databases.

Minimum one (1) year experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Minimum one (1) year experience organizing activities and/or performing administrative tasks.

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. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. 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. 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.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Administrative

Industries Government Administration

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