Job Description Summary

Department - Health

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classifications: 1135 - Division Manager Public Health

Salary Grade: 18

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $93,392 - $128,398 Annually

Pay Range: $93,392 - $140,067 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 first review of applications will be on 03/13/2026.

The Public Health Division Manager is responsible for leading the Public Health Informatics and Analytics (PHIA) Division within the Pima County Health Department guiding a dedicated team and data modernization efforts across the organization at large. The PHIA division manager ensures the delivery of high-quality public health data that informs a wide range of programming that aligns with the department’s mission and vision. This role involves senior-level leadership, program management, organizational change management, team leadership, and strategic and tactical planning to coordinate a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform public health data systems. Key responsibilities include overseeing multiple programs, managing budgets and resources, developing strategic plans, building cross-agency partnerships, creating institutional structure and systems for data governance and utilization, and mentoring staff for professional development.

This classification is in 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 applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Provides strategic direction and leadership for the assigned division within the public health department;

• Develops and implements division-specific goals, objectives, and strategies in alignment with the overall department strategic plan;

• Ensures the programs and services within the division are evidence-based, meet regulatory requirements, and are delivered effectively and efficiently with a health equity lens;

• Supervises and mentors’ division leadership staff, including deputy division managers, program managers, and clinical leaders;

• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages a culture of psychological safety, development, and teamwork;

• Develops and manages the division budget, monitors expenditures, and allocates resources effectively;

• Seeks opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation to support program and division sustainability;

• Builds and maintains relationships with community organizations, other governmental agencies, and stakeholders relevant to the division’s focus;

• Prepares and presents reports to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability;

• Stays updated with a DEI lens on emerging public health policies and trends and adapts programs as needed
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or a closely related field as identified by the department head at the time of recruitment AND six years of experience managing multiple programs, clinics, and/or community-based initiatives which included two (2) years of experience supervising; AND three (3) years of experience managing grants and/or divisional budgets.

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

OR:

Four (4) years experience with Pima County in a closely related field with two (2) of those being in a management/executive leadership role within Pima County.

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.):

• Experience leading change management projects within a multi-divisional organization.

• Experience leading complex health IT and informatics programs, including enterprise-wide EHR systems and data integration frameworks.

• Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and developing sustainable financial models.

• Experience advising senior government leaders and influencing state and national public health policy.

• Experience leading high-stakes public health interventions and coordinating interagency teams.

• Experience leading large-scale healthcare operations, combining administrative oversight with strategic program evaluation and regulatory compliance.

• Masters or doctorate degree in public health or related field.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum 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.

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.

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. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Physical/Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions 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.