Vital Records and Decedent Services Program Manager

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $85,750 - $115,875 annually

08/05/26

08/10/26

Anticipated Hiring Range: $85,750 - $115,875 annually

Full Pay Range: $85,750 - $146,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Unclassified

Public Health

Are you looking for a position that will take advantage of your public health, records management knowledge, and knack for public-facing service administration? Your skills may be an excellent match for the Vital Records & Decedent Services Program Manager role with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health!

As the Vital Records & Decedent Services Program Manager, you will plan, organize, direct, and manage the Office of Vital Registration and the seven satellite public service sites in accordance with the Arizona State Statutes, Arizona Administrative Code, and all applicable federal health, records & data reporting requirements.

Come work for the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd-largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work.

We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% contribution rate per paycheck that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in a Vital Registration environment, which includes at least two years in a supervisory role
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Postgraduate degrees or professional-level-related experience may substitute for education or experience on a year-for-year basis

• Must possess or can obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire.
• Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check
• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
• Travel will be required to attend conferences, training, and possibly varying work locations

• Master’s degree in public health, Public Administration, Health Administration, Health Management, or closely related field
• Three or more years’ experience in public health programming or health administration
• Experience in grants management and budget development

• Assesses regulatory and data reporting compliance for vital records registration, issuance, correction, and amendment to vital records within Maricopa County, including requirements related to the transportation and…