Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a completed employment application, available on the Town’s website, a current resume, a compelling cover letter, and a completed Supplemental Application. Application materials should be submitted electronically to Catherine Wilson, Director of Human Resources, at catherine.wilson@florenceaz.gov.

This position is open until filled. The first review of applications will begin on Monday, August 3, 2026. To ensure full consideration, candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their materials prior to the review date.

Confidential inquiries regarding this opportunity are welcomed and may be directed to Catherine Wilson at (520) 868-7545 or via email at catherine.wilson@florenceaz.gov. Candidates may also request a confidential appointment to discuss the position by contacting Ms. Wilson via email.

The Town Council is committed to working collaboratively with the selected candidate to establish a mutually agreeable start date.

JOB SUMMARY:
Under general direction of the Town Council, plans, directs evaluates, and ensures the effective delivery of all municipal government services and functions to the residents of the Town of Florence.

SUPERVISION:
This position has supervisory responsibility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Serves as chief administrative officer, and directs the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all municipal services through subordinate department heads; makes recommendations to the Town Council for new or modified services addressing the health, safety and/or welfare of the Town’s resident; prepares annual budget and periodic operational and financial reports for the Town Council.
• Serves as Town’s personnel officer, developing and administering all policies and procedures related to employment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training, and safety; serves as the Town’s purchasing agent, supervising the purchase of all materials, supplies, and equipment; reviews all departmental purchase orders for approval/disapproval.
• Directs and evaluates the work of the various department heads through regular staff meetings and reports; participates in all meeting of the Town Council and presents new or modified policies and programs for approval by the Town Council; represents the Town before local, state and federal agencies, and before local or regional citizens, groups and professional associations.
• Meets with individual Town residents, attorneys, developers, consultants, vendors and other parties to discuss issues of concern to the individuals and or the Town.
• Ensures public access to Town government and planning/development efforts; keeps the Town Council informed on all major matters, transactions, and developments relating to the Town of Florence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Finance or related field and 7 years of municipal or other public agency administrative experience. Master’s Degree plus 5 years of executive management experience at the level of Director, Assistant Town/City Manager or higher, in a municipal government of similar size or larger than Florence is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Required:

• Must have and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s license.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, finance, budgeting, grantsmanship, and management including staff evaluation.
• Knowledge of federal and State of Arizona laws, regulations, and guidelines relating to all aspects of municipal operations.
• Knowledge of the Town of Florence Code, ordinances, regulations and policies regarding municipal operations and enforcement requirements.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, members of the public, and outside agencies and organization.
• Skill in interpreting complex statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Skill in determining the Town’s needs for municipal services and programs, and in determining their priorities and allocating limited resources.
• Skill in providing leadership to department heads and in coordinating the activities and services of the various departments.
• Skill in providing responsive assistance and advice to the Mayor and members of the Town Council on all matters affecting the community.

Computer Skills: Required:

• Word Processing (MS Word)
• Spreadsheets (Excel)
• E-Mail
• Power Point
• Internet (proficient in using search engines)

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Employee may be required to carry, push/pull objects and materials up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination.

Employee must have sufficient clarity of speech and hearing to permit discern verbal instructions, use of telephone, and communications with others.

Position requirements are primarily carried out in an office environment or meeting forum. Noise level is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.