The Construction and the Professional and Businesses Services sectors gained 1600 and 1,400 jobs, respectively.
The Natural Resources & Mining sector lost 100 jobs while the Manufacturing sector employment dropped 700 jobs.
Gov. Ducey appoints new state COO
Separately, Ducey named Gilbert Davidson as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the state. He will be responsible for leading the initiatives to reduce bureaucracy and maximize efficiency in state agencies.
Davidson is replacing Henry Darwin, who left Ducey’s administration in July to join the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as COO. Prior to his appointment, Davidson served as Town Manager of the Town of Maran since 2008.
Commenting on Davidson’s appointment, Ducey said, “Gilbert has earned a reputation as a consummate professional, who has driven results and led Marana through growth and expansion.
Marana became the fastest growing communities in Arizona during Davidson’s tenure as town manager. He laid the groundwork for continued strategic development in the town by securing water and wastewater infrastructure and promoting the future Downtown Marana district.
