Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 1020 - Deputy Director Public Health

Salary Grade: 21

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. Â

The first review of applications will be on  02/21/2025. Â
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The Pima County Health Department is seeking a Deputy Director of Public Health - Services & Surveillance. This role provides executive leadership for the Health Department’s Epidemiology, Consumer Health & Food Safety, and Emergency Preparedness & Mitigation operations. The Deputy Director supports the Health Department Director and Senior Leadership Team in management decision-making, strategic planning, and the development of success metrics. This position is responsible for creating and implementing plans, procedures, and practices to ensure operational and fiscal oversight, cost-effective resource utilization, and revenue maximization to support public health service delivery in assigned areas.

The Deputy Director of Public Health Services & Surveillance oversees development and implementation of health-related emergency planning, heat response and relief, congregate facility support for the County, the collection and reporting of diseases, the enforcement of food safety and code compliance, pool safety and compliance, and vector mitigation. This role also ensures internal clients receive the operational support necessary to achieve department goals and maintain compliance with federal, state and county regulations and requirements.

T h is 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 application or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Collaborate with the Director of Public Health to develop and implement strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the Public Health Department.Â

• Provide leadership in aligning departmental strategies with the overall mission and vision of the organization.Â

• Contribute to the development and implementation of public health policies, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal regulations.Â

• Stay informed about emerging public health trends and research to inform policy decisions.Â

• Collaborate with Division Managers and Assistant Directors to ensure the effective delivery of services and achievement of department, division and programmatic goals.Â

• Represent the Public Health Department in community forums and engage with key stakeholders, including community organizations, healthcare providers, and local government agencies.Â

• Work collaboratively with the finance and grants management teams to develop and manage the departmental budget.Â

• Provide leadership and direction to departmental staff, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.Â

• Foster professional development and mentorship opportunities for staff.Â

• Monitor key performance indicators and outcomes to assess department impact.Â

• Acts as a lead in the incident command system response for public health emergencies.Â

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's level degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or a related field as determined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment AND Â eight years of financial, operational, and/or managerial experience in a public health care agency or related system.

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

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 business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration, environmental health, emergency management, or a related field.

• Minimum eight (8) years experience managing professional-level multidisciplinary teams in a large organization (100 employees).

• Experience in public health crisis management, including planning and responding to disease outbreaks, natural disasters or health emergencies.

• Experience working with local, state, and federal agencies, including grant management and writing.

• Experience with public speaking, media relations, and external stakeholder engagement.

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. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Â

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.Â

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.