Job Details

Salary : $61,567.00 - $67,723.70 Annually
Location : Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 0804460
Department: Public Defender
Opening Date: 05/23/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Nature of Work
At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.

Under general direction performs work of considerable difficulty in the management of a division, functional unit or administrative section; performs related work as assigned.

Typical Duties

(Illustrative only)
•Participates in the preparation and administration of the budget
•Plans, manages, and evaluates the activities of a division, functional area, or administrative section
•Supervises and evaluates employees and recommends disciplinary actions
•Develops, evaluates, and revises policies and procedures
•May serve as team leader and periodically as multi-agency team leader or project manager
•May manage preparation, submission and administration of grants
•Performs related duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: sitting; standing; walking; working with and around others; working alone on projects; interruptions; repetitive motion using keyboard; vision acuity (near/far) to use keyboard and monitor; color vision to work with color computer monitors; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity to use keyboard.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in subject area and three years progressively responsible management experience in assigned or closely related field; OR,

Associate's degree in subject area and four years progressively responsible management experience in assigned or closely related field; OR,

Five years progressively responsible management experience in assigned or closely related field; OR,

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

The Ideal Candidate possesses the ability to effectively utilize programs such as Excel, Word, Power Point, QuickBooks in order to perform the functions of the position; and will be a thoughtful contributor to the Department's Management Team.

Preferred Qualifications include experience managing government budgets and Tyler Munis Financial software or similar.

This position is safety sensitive.

This position is exempt from overtime.

Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:
- Governmental financial and budgetary practices
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances
- The theory, principles, practices and techniques of designated program services and related assigned duties
- Personnel management and the principles of positive supervision

Working knowledge of:
- The mission, functions and operational priorities of the designated department
- Administrative operations of all County wide agencies and the nature of the services provided
- Principles of public administration

Ability to:
- Effectively manage human, fiscal and material resources
- Analyze complex problems and suggest appropriate solutions
- Manage a wide variety of services that differ broadly in character and purpose
- Exercise independent judgment and initiative to effectively carry out difficult assignments
- Understand and operate equipment for assigned tasks
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, County officials, other agencies and the general public
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Follow written and verbal instructions

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree and three years progressively responsible management experience in the assigned or closely related field? If so, please be certain it is included on your application.

• Yes
• No

02

Describe your experience administering case management software. Please give examples of document template writing, creating merge fields and acting in a tech support role to keep the users working quickly and efficiently.
03

Please describe your experience with supervising support staff. How many people did you supervise? Please explain your experience with coaching, difficult conversations, promoting growth and enhancing morale.
04

Please describe your experience managing a government budget and your financial experience. Which software did you use? Are you familiar with Tyler Munis Financial?
Required Question