Assistant to the Town Manager

About the Department

Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix.  The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.
  
Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together.  Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

Position Duties

The Town of Marana is seeking an Assistant to the Town Manager to work in the Town Manager’s Office. This full-time position offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to work at the center of municipal leadership, supporting executive-level operations and advancing strategic priorities that shape the Town of Marana.   

• Pursuant to the Marana Town Code, Sections 3-1-2(D) and 3-1-3(B), and the current Salary Schedule implemented by the Town Manager, the position of Assistant to the Town Manager is defined as an Unclassified position.  Unclassified positions are at-will employees and employment that may be terminated upon the will of the employer or employee at any time with or without cause.  

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Expected Hiring Range: $70,538.94 - $88,173.38 

• placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

Salary Range: $70,538.94 - $105,807.83

Minimum Qualifications

• Develops, coordinates, manages and participates in programs to represent and advance the intergovernmental interests of the Town, serving as key liaison to local, county, state, and federal agencies. Advocate for the Town to ensure effective execution of programs.
• Conduct specific and comprehensive analysis of a wide range of municipal policies and administrative forums involving organizations, procedures, finance, and services.

• Serve as the initial point of contact for citizens; ensure appropriate response/follow-up is provided by affected departments. 
• Manage and facilitate the Town’s Strategic Plan, including development, implementation, performance tracking, and reporting. Monitor progress on goals, identify gaps, and recommend adjustments to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. 
• Oversee and lead short and long-term projects on behalf of the Town Manager, ensuring collaboration with key stakeholders and alignment with organizational priorities.

Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• Over three years of experience working with executive-level staff in local government or in a related field. 

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Driver License.
• Must complete both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
 

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 05/26/2026.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 5/25/2026.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

Application Status Updates:
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
 11555 West Civic Center Drive
 Marana, AZ 85653
 www.maranaaz.gov
 ph (520) 382-1900  /  fx (520) 382-3500
  
QUESTIONS
 Human Resources Staff Contact
 Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / nhemphill@maranaaz.gov

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.