Border Health Manager (5373 - Public Health Program Manager I)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 14

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $60,487 - $72,584 Annually
Full Range: $60,487 - $84,682 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
This is a grant-funded management position primarily responsible for managing staff and operations for the health and medical aspects of Pima County's southwest border effort. Key skills required for this role include the ability to manage and mitigate conflict, handle highly political situations with sensitivity, communicate professionally, and have emotional intelligence. As part of the Emergency Mitigation and Preparedness Division, this position works closely with multiple stakeholders and partners to coordinate and support Border Health operations in Pima County.
This position may be eligible for an alternative work schedule and/or telecommuting.(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 program activities and evaluates program effectiveness and success;
Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the program managed;
Monitors program contract compliance and takes corrective action as required;
Performs as a program representative within the community, delivers informational news releases, serves as a program contact person, and participates in community awareness activities;
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 federal, state, and local legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;
Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;
Develops, writes, and administers the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts, and identifies funding sources to support program activities;
Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the program, prepares recommendations, and/or initiates corrective action;
Evaluates management problems and makes decisions regarding the proper course of action;
May supervise the activities of county staff and evaluate performance;
May make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding program objectives;
May direct the preparation and submittal of proposals and grant applications;
May access or maintain specialized databases containing program-specific information to review information or generate reports.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:

• principles and procedures of public administration, management, and program planning, development, and evaluation;
• federal, state, and local 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.
  

Some positions within this classification require knowledge of program-specific terminology, principles, practices, and procedures.
Skill in:

• planning, developing, evaluating, and managing 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;
• directing 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.

(1) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of professional-level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administering, or managing program or specialized work unit activities.

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

OR

(2) One year of experience with Pima County as a Program Coordinator.

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.):

1. Experience collaborating with partners at high levels of public and private organizations.
2. Minimum three (3) years experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers.
3. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and multitasking.
4. Minimum one (1) year experience in Border Health/operations, emergency preparedness, emergency management, or emergency response.
5. Minimum five (5) years experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

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 candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application.Valid AZdriver 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: 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. Some positions within this classification may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation, polygraph test, and/or drug screening by law enforcement agencies at time of appointment.
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.Employment Type: Full Time