Division Manager Public Health bei Pimacounty

Job Description Summary

Job Description

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 1135 - Division Manager Public Health

Salary Grade: 18

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $92,081 - $126,609 Annually 

Pay Range: $92,081 - $138,112 Annually 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The Public Health Division Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing a specific division within the health department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality public health services aligned with the department’s mission and vision. This role involves senior-level leadership, program management, team leadership, and strategic planning. Key responsibilities include overseeing multiple programs, managing budgets and resources, developing strategic plans, and mentoring staff for professional development. Specifically, this position is responsible for managing the high volume of complex data projects the Public Health Informatics and Analytics (PHIA) division carries out for Pima County Health Department. The position requires oversight of complex projects utilizing Agile and Scrum project management techniques, among others. The solutions delivered by the PHIA team support many important internal operations and externally community transparency to Pima County residents and partners who consume the county health data.

To be effective, this person must understand the data flows of the health department and the barriers that may exist to manage the delay of any project timelines. The Division Manager will build a data modernization strategic plan to carry the division and the department into the next phase of data modernization at PCHD.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Provides strategic direction and leadership for the assigned division within the public health department;

• Develops and implements division-specific goals, objectives, and strategies in alignment with the overall department strategic plan;

• Ensures the programs and services within the division are evidence-based, meet regulatory requirements, and are delivered effectively and efficiently with a health equity lens;

• Supervises and mentors’ division leadership staff, including deputy division managers, program managers, and clinical leaders;

• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages a culture of psychological safety, development, and teamwork;

• Develops and manages the division budget, monitors expenditures, and allocates resources effectively;

• Seeks opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation to support program and division sustainability;

• Builds and maintains relationships with community organizations, other governmental agencies, and stakeholders relevant to the division’s focus;

• Prepares and presents reports to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability;

• Stays updated with a DEI lens on emerging public health policies and trends and adapts programs as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or a closely related field as identified by the department head at the time of recruitment AND six years of experience managing multiple programs, clinics, and/or community-based initiatives which included two (2) years of experience supervising; AND three (3) years of experience managing grants and/or divisional budgets.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Four (4) years experience with Pima County in a closely related field with two (2) of those being in a management/executive leadership role within Pima County.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):  

• Master’s degree in public health.

• Minimum two (2) years experience with health informatics and biosurveillance.

• Minimum two (2) years experience with healthcare operations.  

• Training, education, or on the job experience in project management.  

• Experience with/knowledge of state databases and datasets used in public health. 

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. 

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.