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Tucson, AZ

$16.21 - $16.96/hr

Crew Chief Location: 405 W. Valencia Road Tucson, AZ 85706-7634 Compensation: $16.21 - $16.96 ... Perform opening and closing duties when the General Manager (GM) is off * Assist the General ...

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Tucson, AZ

$16.21 - $16.96/hr

Crew Chief Location: 4630 E. Broadway Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85711-3512 Compensation: $16.21 - $16.96 ... Perform opening and closing duties when the General Manager (GM) is off * Assist the General ...

Crew Chief

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$16.01 - $16.76/hr

Crew Chief Location: 4465 W. Ina RoadTucson, AZ 85741-2229 Compensation: $16.01 - $16.76 Worker ... Perform opening and closing duties when the General Manager (GM) is off * Assist the General ...

Crew Chief

Tucson, AZ

$16.01 - $16.76/hr

Crew Chief Location: 4465 W. Ina Road Tucson, AZ 85741-2229 Compensation: $16.01 - $16.76 Worker ... Perform opening and closing duties when the General Manager (GM) is off * Assist the General ...

Crew Chief

Casa Grande, AZ · On-site

$16.01 - $16.76/hr

Job Title: Crew Chief Location: 304 W Florence Blvd Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Compensation: $16.01 ... Perform opening and closing duties when the General Manager (GM) is off * Assist the General ...

Crew Chief

Casa Grande, AZ · On-site

$16.01 - $16.76/hr

Crew Chief Location: 304 W Florence BlvdCasa Grande, AZ 85122 Compensation: $16.01 - $16.76 Worker ... Perform opening and closing duties when the General Manager (GM) is off * Assist the General ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief assistant in Arizona is $80,041.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,300.00 and $103,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chief assistant?

Chief Assistants are high-level administrative professionals who provide critical support to executives or department heads, such as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) or Chief Operating Officers (COOs). Their responsibilities often include managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling confidential correspondence, and overseeing special projects. Chief Assistants act as a liaison between executives and other staff, ensuring smooth communication and efficient workflow. They are expected to demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, often working in fast-paced environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Assistant, you need excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong educational background, often with a bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Proficiency in office software (such as Microsoft Office Suite), calendar management tools, and sometimes project management platforms is essential. Outstanding communication, discretion, and problem-solving abilities help you anticipate needs and support top executives effectively. These skills ensure seamless operations, enable executives to focus on strategic priorities, and maintain the professionalism of the organization.

How does a chief assistant typically manage competing priorities and support multiple executives?

Chief Assistants often juggle tasks for several leaders, requiring strong organizational and time-management skills. They regularly prioritize assignments based on urgency and impact, communicate proactively with stakeholders, and adjust schedules as needs shift. Collaboration is key—they coordinate closely with other team members to ensure seamless workflow and prevent bottlenecks. Leveraging digital tools and maintaining clear communication channels helps them stay agile and responsive in fast-paced environments.
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Infographic showing various Chief Assistant job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,041 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Human Resources Assistant Chief Counsel - Law Department, Civil Division

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix, AZ • On-site, Remote

$139K - $196K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


City Of Phoenix rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

274th of 842 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Assistant Chief Counsel's work is performed in the Office of the City Attorney, in accordance with general policies of the City Council and City Manager and the accepted standards of the legal profession, including all applicable ethical rules.
This vacancy is in the Civil Division, supporting the Human Resources section. The Assistant Chief Counsel is responsible for managing a Section that provides legal advice to Human Resources, Retirement and Equal Opportunity Departments. The preferred candidate has experience with transactional work and management or supervision of staff. The Section Chief will supervise 6 to 7 attorneys in the Civil division and represent the departments. This position represents the City, its agents, and employees in all aspects of legal work related to those departments.
This position is expected to perform difficult professional and complex legal work, including revisions to the Phoenix City Code, client consultation to assist decision makers, and drafting legal analysis to assist managers and directors with a variety of issues. It will require attending public meetings or representing the City during administrative hearings or court proceedings. Understanding of state and federal civil rights laws, employee conduct, benefit programs, and labor law and labor negotiations is desired. This position reports directly to the Chief Assistant City Attorney or Chief Counsel but is expected to work independently in performing all assigned duties.
This position is eligible for up to 4 days a week of remote telework, with one in-office day per week for meeting with your section, implemented at the discretion of the City Attorney. Attorneys are expected to meet the needs of the City, including handling all court obligations, City Council or City management meetings, and other in-office obligations.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
  • The ideal candidate will possess significant knowledge of employment law and ADA as well as understanding municipal government; working with elected officials, and legal problem-solving in municipalities.

SALARY
$139,214.40 to $196,081.60 annually. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • The City contributes 9% of salary into 457/401(a) plans with no matching required. $4,200/annual car allowance and $1,440/annual cell phone allowance.

BENEFITS
A comprehensive Middle Manager benefits package is offered which includes:
  • Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
  • 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
  • Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
  • Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
  • Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
  • Dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Employer paid long-term disability
  • Free Bus/light rail pass
  • Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
  • Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
  • Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
For more details, visit: Middle Manager Benefits .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Four years of experience as a practicing civil attorney.
  • Graduation from an accredited school of law.
  • Admission to the State Bar of Arizona.
  • All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
  • Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
  • For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .
  • The City job description can be found here .

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
  • Experience managing legal and other professional personnel.
  • Experience communicating regularly with high level managers, department heads, and elected officials.
  • Drafting administrative regulations or other internal policies and procedures regarding employee conduct, benefits, or related matters.
  • Compliance experience with state and federal laws and regulations (AZ Civil Rights Act, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA), including IRS regulations and qualified plan or trust documents.
  • Understanding of state and federal civil rights laws, employee conduct, benefit programs, and labor law and labor negotiation.
  • Experience representing clients in administrative hearings.

RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes August 10, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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  • If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939 . You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .

REFERENCE
Asst Chief Counsel (NC), JC:10210, ID# 62391, 07/10/2026, USM, JR, Benefits: Middle Manager
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