Pima County
Manager, Office of Policy, Resilience and Equity
Pima County, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
The Pima County Health Department is actively seeking a Public Health Manager II to lead the Office of Policy, Resilience, and Equity Division. This is a grant-funded role supported by the CDC’s Public Health Infrastructure Grant, which is set to conclude on November 30, 2027. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing policy, systems, and environmental change initiatives aimed at enhancing the health of Pima County residents and addressing health disparities. In this position, the Public Health Manager II will be responsible for fostering the capacity of staff and programs to effectively engage a diverse array of community stakeholders and identify needs and opportunities to improve health outcomes. Additionally, the selected candidate will monitor and analyze changes in public policy and formulate recommended actions for consideration by the department and county leadership.
This position will also work with other County departments to develop approaches to build staff and organizational capacity to address equity, diversity, and inclusion. The candidate will supervise a staff of 10 including 4 direct reports and collaborate closely with the Department Director, Deputy Director for Programming and Development, and various divisions and programs within the Pima County Health Department.
Duties/Responsibilities
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)Develops program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and establishes short- and long-range program performance plans subject to management review;Manages and administers multiple complex programs' activities and evaluates programs' effectiveness and success;Manages the activities of professional staff and evaluates performance;Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the managed programs;Performs as a department representative and subject matter expert to other sections of the department, other County departments, private sector and other agencies, entities and other jurisdictions at meetings, on committees, task forces, boards, and in media relations, participates in community awareness activities, and coordinates programs' activities, and promotes the programs at the local, state, and national level;Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates program activities with other County departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to promote the program and its goals;Analyzes local, state and federal legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;Manages organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;Develops, writes and administers the programs' annual budgets, prepares program-related financial forecasts, and identifies funding sources to support the programs' activities;Consults and negotiates with community agencies and health providers to assure adequate coordination and cooperation between the County's related complex programs and other segments of the community;Develops, coordinates, and administers the programs' training and related topics to program staff, other department professional staff, private agencies, and community groups at the local, state, and national level;Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the programs, prepares recommendations, and/or initiates corrective action;Evaluates management problems and makes decisions regarding the proper course of action;Accesses or maintains specialized databases containing program-specific information to review information or generate reports;Makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding programs' objectives;Manages the preparation and submission of grant proposals and applications.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Knowledge of:Principles and procedures of public administration, management, and specialized complex program planning, development, and evaluation;Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations;Principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, purchasing, contracting, and financial management;Contract and grant application preparation, negotiation, and administration;Community agencies, organizations, and resources;Data and statistical analysis techniques and application to planning studies and projects;Principles and techniques of effective communication to include written composition and public speaking;Applications of automated information systems.Skill in:Planning, developing, evaluating, and managing specialized complex programs and projects;Preparing and administering budgets, grants, and contracts;Researching, analyzing, and reporting data;Presenting, explaining, and interpreting program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to the public;Managing staff and planning, organizing, and coordinating program activities;Communicating effectively;Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with service groups and organizations;Establishing, reviewing, and modifying procedural and technical guidelines to enhance program effectiveness;Use of automated information systems to maintain or produce data.Minimum Qualifications
(1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business/public administration, management or a specified discipline as determined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment
and
at least six years of professional management experience in a specialty area identified by the appointing authority.(Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)OR:(2) Two years of experience with Pima County as a Program Manager.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.):Minimum five (5) years of experience building capacity among staff or organizations to effectively address health or social inequities.Minimum four (4) years of experience managing a diverse team of professional-level staff.Experience presenting information effectively using a variety of tools and techniques.Minimum three (3) years of experience leading significant policy, systems, and environmental change efforts.Experience working with a diverse array of stakeholders (grass tops to grassroots) including people with lived experiences to implement systems change efforts.Experience conducting needs assessments, network analyses, or other types of assessments to identify community strengths and gaps.Experience tracking and monitoring public policy at the local, state, or federal level.
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This position will also work with other County departments to develop approaches to build staff and organizational capacity to address equity, diversity, and inclusion. The candidate will supervise a staff of 10 including 4 direct reports and collaborate closely with the Department Director, Deputy Director for Programming and Development, and various divisions and programs within the Pima County Health Department.
Duties/Responsibilities
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)Develops program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and establishes short- and long-range program performance plans subject to management review;Manages and administers multiple complex programs' activities and evaluates programs' effectiveness and success;Manages the activities of professional staff and evaluates performance;Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the managed programs;Performs as a department representative and subject matter expert to other sections of the department, other County departments, private sector and other agencies, entities and other jurisdictions at meetings, on committees, task forces, boards, and in media relations, participates in community awareness activities, and coordinates programs' activities, and promotes the programs at the local, state, and national level;Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates program activities with other County departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to promote the program and its goals;Analyzes local, state and federal legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;Manages organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;Develops, writes and administers the programs' annual budgets, prepares program-related financial forecasts, and identifies funding sources to support the programs' activities;Consults and negotiates with community agencies and health providers to assure adequate coordination and cooperation between the County's related complex programs and other segments of the community;Develops, coordinates, and administers the programs' training and related topics to program staff, other department professional staff, private agencies, and community groups at the local, state, and national level;Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the programs, prepares recommendations, and/or initiates corrective action;Evaluates management problems and makes decisions regarding the proper course of action;Accesses or maintains specialized databases containing program-specific information to review information or generate reports;Makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding programs' objectives;Manages the preparation and submission of grant proposals and applications.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Knowledge of:Principles and procedures of public administration, management, and specialized complex program planning, development, and evaluation;Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations;Principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, purchasing, contracting, and financial management;Contract and grant application preparation, negotiation, and administration;Community agencies, organizations, and resources;Data and statistical analysis techniques and application to planning studies and projects;Principles and techniques of effective communication to include written composition and public speaking;Applications of automated information systems.Skill in:Planning, developing, evaluating, and managing specialized complex programs and projects;Preparing and administering budgets, grants, and contracts;Researching, analyzing, and reporting data;Presenting, explaining, and interpreting program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to the public;Managing staff and planning, organizing, and coordinating program activities;Communicating effectively;Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with service groups and organizations;Establishing, reviewing, and modifying procedural and technical guidelines to enhance program effectiveness;Use of automated information systems to maintain or produce data.Minimum Qualifications
(1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business/public administration, management or a specified discipline as determined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment
and
at least six years of professional management experience in a specialty area identified by the appointing authority.(Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)OR:(2) Two years of experience with Pima County as a Program Manager.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.):Minimum five (5) years of experience building capacity among staff or organizations to effectively address health or social inequities.Minimum four (4) years of experience managing a diverse team of professional-level staff.Experience presenting information effectively using a variety of tools and techniques.Minimum three (3) years of experience leading significant policy, systems, and environmental change efforts.Experience working with a diverse array of stakeholders (grass tops to grassroots) including people with lived experiences to implement systems change efforts.Experience conducting needs assessments, network analyses, or other types of assessments to identify community strengths and gaps.Experience tracking and monitoring public policy at the local, state, or federal level.
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