Deputy County Manager

The Deputy County Manager is a newly created position to add continuity to government operations. Mohave County is a rural county with four main municipal population centers that provide the perfect balance between rural and urban amenities. The County has over 1400 employees and has a 600-million-dollar budget and is growing in population as economic development continues to expand business opportunities.

The ideal candidate is an experienced local government leader who combines strategic vision, operational expertise, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal skills. This leader understands the complexities of public administration and can translate the County Manager’s vision and policy direction into effective results while balancing operational needs, financial resources, regulatory requirements, and community priorities.

• Works collaboratively with the County Manager and Executive Team to develop and implement strategic initiatives and long-range goals.
• Anticipates emerging needs, identifies opportunities, and develops practical solutions that strengthen County operations and service delivery.
• Evaluates programs, organizational structures, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.
• Uses data, performance measures, and critical analysis to evaluate service delivery and support informed decision-making.
• Reviews legislation and emerging issues for their potential impact on the County and provides thoughtful recommendations to leadership.

• Builds strong, trusting relationships with department directors, employees, elected officials, community stakeholders, and other partners.
• Leads through partnership, collaboration, and influence rather than title or visibility.
• Encourages and empowers others to contribute ideas and perspectives, effectively blending top-down direction with bottom-up innovation.
• Leads cross-functional teams in addressing complex challenges, resolving issues, and identifying creative opportunities.
• Is visible, accessible, approachable, and engaged throughout the organization.

• Builds and develops a high-performing leadership team through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and professional development.
• Cultivates an outstanding workforce by recognizing talent, developing employees, and creating opportunities for professional growth.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared responsibility.
• Serves as an authentic mentor and coach who supports leaders and employees in achieving their full potential.

• Champions positive change and implements effective change management strategies to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Evaluates organizational needs and helps departments adapt to changing community expectations, regulations, technology, and operational demands.
• Promotes practical, sustainable improvements while maintaining organizational stability and employee engagement.

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of local government operations, public administration, and the relationship between policy development and implementation.
• Brings knowledge of governmental organization, public administration principles and practices, budget administration, program evaluation, management research, and organizational performance.
• Understands the importance of fiscal responsibility and effectively aligns resources with County priorities.
• Balances strategic objectives with operational realities, financial constraints, regulatory requirements, and community needs.