Deputy Director Public Health - Programming and Development Base pay range: $140,046.00/yr - $210,059.00/yr Job Description Summary Department - Health Job Description OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Unclassified Job Classification: 1020 - Deputy Director Public Health Salary Grade: 21 Pay Range: $140,046 - $210,059 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. The first review of applications will be on 10/10/2025. Overview Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the health and future of an entire community? The Pima County Health Department is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to join our team as the Deputy Director – Programming and Development. Reporting directly to the Health Department Director, this role works alongside two other Deputy Directors to shape the department’s strategy and guide its mission of making Pima County one of the healthiest counties in the nation. This role uses data, strategy, and innovation to drive public health programs forward, ensuring decisions are informed by accurate, ethical data while building bridges between individuals, organizations, and local government. You will foster partnerships and open communication to tackle today’s health challenges and create lasting solutions. Your leadership will help design programs and policies that prepare the community for a healthier future. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will champion growth, innovation, and excellence, mentor staff, support professional development, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This is a leadership position focused on building a healthier, stronger, and more resilient community for generations to come. This classification is in unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules. Essential Functions Collaborate with the Director of Public Health to develop and implement strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the Public Health Department Provide leadership in aligning departmental strategies with the organization’s mission and vision Contribute to the development and implementation of public health policies, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal regulations Stay informed about emerging public health trends and research to inform policy decisions Collaborate with Division Managers and Assistant Directors to ensure effective delivery of services and achievement of department, division, and programmatic goals Represent the Public Health Department in community forums and engage with key stakeholders, including community organizations, healthcare providers, and local government agencies Work with finance and grants management teams to develop and manage the departmental budget Provide leadership and direction to departmental staff, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment Foster professional development and mentorship opportunities for staff Monitor key performance indicators and outcomes to assess department impact Lead in incident command system response for public health emergencies Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or related field as determined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment AND 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 Master’s degree from an accredited institution(s) with a major in public health, business administration, public administration, or healthcare administration or related field Minimum eight (8) years of professional experience managing large (budget of at least $3 million), grant-funded public sector programs Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience managing a team of 30 or more professional-level employees Experience leading community needs assessments and/or strategic planning efforts Experience leading and fostering collaborative efforts with diverse community partners, including tribes, to achieve shared goals Selection Procedure Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Applications will be assessed based on education and experience. Candidates meeting minimum qualifications may be further evaluated against 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 required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license required at time of appointment. Candidate may be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review. Failure to obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications may be grounds for termination. Some offers are contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of driving record. Special Notice Items: This is an Unclassified-series position exempt from Merit System Rules. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a background investigation. A pre-employment background screening will be conducted; a prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Determined by position. Working Conditions: 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. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Government Administration We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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