Public Health Program Manager II

Department - Health Job Description REOPEN Job Type: Classified Job Classifications: 5295 - Public Health Program Manager II Salary Grade: 15 Pay Range Hiring Range: $72,009 - $86,403 Annually Pay Range: $72,009 - $100,817 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 Environmental Health Manager leads Pima County’s efforts to address emerging and ongoing environmental public health challenges that impact community well‑being.

This role directs strategic planning, program development, and cross‑sector collaboration to mitigate risks such as extreme heat, air and water quality concerns, industrial emissions, and hazardous environmental exposures. As the manager, you will partner closely with community organizations, academic institutions, and regulatory agencies to build resilient, equitable public health systems grounded in evidence‑based practice. This is a leadership position for individuals passionate about protecting community health and advancing environmental justice across Pima County.

• Provides strategic leadership in the design, development, and execution of public health programs and initiatives;
• Shapes program strategies based on comprehensive needs assessments, research findings, and public health best practices;
• Collaborates with Senior Leadership to align programs with organization goals and priorities;
• Leads cross-functional teams in planning and executing public health programs, ensuring they are on time and within budget;
• Ensures the effective execution of program activities, including resource allocation and staff coordination;
• Monitors and oversees program manager performance with expenditures, financial performance, grant compliance, and ensures efficient resource allocation;
• Identifies and secures grant funding to support program sustainability and expansion;
• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and teamwork;
• Collaborates with partners to leverage resources, expertise, and funding opportunities;
• Engages with the community to gather input, assess needs, and gain support for program initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in healthcare administration, public health, public or business administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of related experience managing public health programs, clinics and/or community-based initiatives INCLUDING two years of direct supervisory experience. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR:
  Three years of experience with Pima County as a Public Health Program Manager, Public Health Nursing Manager or other related management or supervisor level job classification as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. 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.

• (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 environmental health, public health, climate health, exposure science, climate change, or related field.
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