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Position Description

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $60,487 - $72,585 Annually
Full Range: $60,487 - $84,682 Annually
The Pima County Health Department is looking for the right individual to lead the newly created Office of Injury and Violence Prevention Program. This position will work closely with the Department Director, Deputy Director for Programming and Development, and various divisions to ensure that appropriate surveillance of intentional and non-intentional injury-related morbidity and mortality (emphasizing surveillance of drug misuse, firearm safety, and self-injury) occurs. Some duties will include producing reports, dashboards, and culturally appropriate health education and health promotion resources. The selected candidate will be expected to collaborate with and convene other agencies and community partners to develop approaches and plans for addressing intentional and non-intentional injury.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
This is a grant-funded position ending November 2027.

Duties/Responsibilities

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.

• Develops, implements, and manages public health programs and initiatives in alignment with department goals and public health priorities;
• Oversees execution of program activities and grant deliverables, including outreach, education, and service delivery;
• Ensures programs are carried out efficiently and effectively, adhering to timelines and budgets;
• Monitors program progress and makes adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes;
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets program data to assess impact and effectiveness;
• Uses data to inform program improvements, identify trends, and measure outcomes;
• Prepares and presents program reports to internal stakeholders and senior leadership;
• Builds and maintains relationships with community partners, local agencies, and stakeholders;
• Develops and manages program budgets, including grant budgets, ensuring efficient allocations of resources and expenditures;
• Supervises and mentors program staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

1) A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND four years of related experience in the coordination and/or implementation of activities for public health programs, clinics and/or community-based initiatives.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
2) Three years of experience with Pima County as a Public Health Program Coordinator, or other related management or supervisor or coordinator level job classification.

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.):

• Graduate degree or coursework in epidemiology or statistics.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience working in the field of behavioral health, substance misuse, or intentional/non-intentional injury for a large organization (more than 100 employees).
• Minimum three (3) years of experience writing and producing analytical reports.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to substance misuse, behavioral health, or intentional/non-intentional injury.
• Experience working collaboratively across organizational teams.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require specific licenses, or certifications required by law, statute, accrediting agencies or contract provisions. Failure to obtain/maintain such licenses or certifications may be grounds for termination. 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.

Special Notice Items: This is classification in the Unclassified-series and is exempt from the Merit System Rules. Some positions require satisfactory completion of a pre-/post-appointment personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies or other local, state or federal agencies. 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 Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities 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.