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Pinal County

CAO Manager At-Will (County Wide Promotion)

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  • Full Time
  • $53,619 - $83,109/year
  • County Attorney - 971 N. Jason Lopez Circle County Attorney Building Florence, AZ 85132, AZ
December 22, 2025

Job Description

Description


Have you considered investing in your community?   Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives. Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!  

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.  Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you.  We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!  

  • An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. 
  • Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
    • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
      • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
      • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  • Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
  • Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
    • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
    • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
    • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
    • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  •   Comprehensive Wellness Program
    • Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
    • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
    • Vaccination Clinics
    • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
    • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
    • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
    • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
    • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
  • Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
  • Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
    • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
  • Dental and Vision Plans 
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Alternative Work Schedules
  • Telehealth 
  • Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
  • Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
  • Civil Service Leave 
  • Van Pool Options
  • Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
  • Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
  • Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance. 
Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

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JOB SUMMARY
Supervise all paralegals within the criminal division.


This position is not covered under the Pinal County Merit System. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will"; the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

 

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Manage large and complex files to assure an efficient administrative workflow in each group.
  • Work with Bureau Chiefs.
  • Monitor work being processed by each administrative personnel to ensure goals of the department are accomplished, assure work is being completed timely and accurately, discipline work as necessary, and assist with workloads as necessary.
  • Attend employee interviews, assist with hiring process, and complete annual and probationary evaluations as necessary.
  • Interview, select, and supervise hiring of administrative personal or paralegals.
  • Research/write grants and process quarterly and annual grant reports.
  • Prepare and Process monthly activity reports.
  • Ensure daily calendars are prepared and post case updates are completed.
  • Approve leave time, maintain payroll records, and submit biweekly payroll.
  • Oversee department purchases and reconcile monthly credit card statements.
  • Oversee administrative personal training, research and provide training opportunities and maintain training records on all administrative personal.
  • Schedule and submit paralegal work order requests.
  • Submit work order requests.
  • Assist in preparation of department policies and procedures.
  • Respond to daily inquiries or complaints from employees, upper management, or citizens.
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
  • Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the County Attorney's Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
 POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES: 
  • Proficient in using Records Management System (subject matter experts) and Redaction software.
  • Develop protocol manual and training manuals for administrative personal position.
  • Maintain Quality Control system to assure discovery is timely and complete.
  • Provide oversight to make certain case types accurate and timely filed.
  • Motivate administrative personal to work productively and efficiently with each other and with office staff.
  • Assist in coordinating office social events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

  • Bachelor's degree in Management, Business or Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or related field, and/or
  • Five (5) years of administrative, management, human resources, or related experience.
 Preferred Qualifications:
  • Valid Arizona State Driver's License.
  • Criminal Justice Background.
  • Master's Degree in Management, Business or Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or related field.
  • Experience handling Capital Jury Trials.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of Business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
  • Knowledge of clerical and office practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of management and supervision.
  • Skill in performing arithmetic computations.
  • Skill in using data processing systems and other office equipment and machines.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and maintain workflow.
  • Ability to make arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy.
  • Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Ability to maintain complex filing systems.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.  The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, finger, grasp, perform repetitive motion, lift, pull, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:     
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

This position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS


 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.  The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
 

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.  Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).


Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.  If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.  


Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description. 

Salary
  • $53,619 - $83,109/year


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