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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5192 - Public Health Nursing Manager

Salary Grade: 17

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $87,110 - $104,561 Annually

Pay Range: $87,110 - $121,992 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.

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION ENDING JUNE 2027

The first review of applications will be on 07/10/2026.

Are you passionate about protecting communities from vaccine-preventable diseases and improving access to care? As the Immunization Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful public health initiatives, oversee a dedicated team, and drive strategies that increase vaccination coverage across Pima County. This role combines leadership, program management, community engagement, and public health practice to ensure residents have access to life-saving vaccines and accurate health information. If you are a collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex challenges and making a measurable difference in community health, we encourage you to apply.

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.

• Analyzes the breadth of program needs and assigns/delegates personnel resources for maximum effectiveness;

• Conducts quality improvement analysis and collaborates with other Nurse Managers to assure continuity between facilities;

• Keeps current on and administers general nursing care to patients in an assigned area including hospitals, clinics, homes, and field locations and ensures quality/safety of service, including immunizations/vaccines/labs;

• Develops and implements specialized public health nursing programs in collaboration with the Deputy Division Managers in alignment with the department strategic plan;

• Collects data, compiles statistical information, and prepares records and reports for use in program planning and evaluation, and in health-related surveys and studies;

• Reviews risk management issues affecting patient care and collaborates with other division leaders on mitigation measures;

• Conducts performance management reviews for staff;

• Creates, reviews, and revises clinic policies and procedures in accordance with division policy;

• Acts as a lead in incident command and participates in emergency preparedness planning and activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing, public health, business or public administration, or related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of experience in a clinical supervising role that include financial responsibility, compliance, accreditation, and clinical risk analysis INCLUDING a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona.

OR:

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nursing AND four years of experience in a clinical supervising role including financial responsibility, compliance, accreditation, and clinical risk analysis INCLUDING a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona.

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.):

• Minimum two (2) years experience managing federal/state grants.

• Minimum two (2) years experience with immunizations.

• Minimum two (2) years experience with community-based work, communicable disease, or public health.

• Minimum two (2) years experience working with underserved or minority populations.

• Minimum two (2) years experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Power Point, Word, SharePoint, and Teams.

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.ValidAZdriver 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.All positions require possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Arizona. All positions require Basic life support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CRP) certification. Failure to obtain/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.Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens. Hepatitis B vaccine will be provided. Some positions within this classification may require a current Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Clearance Card in order to work with vulnerable adults and children at the time of application. The DPS Clearance Card may be required as a condition of continued employment. In positions requiring a DPS Clearance Card, failure to maintain a current DPS Clearance Card shall be grounds for termination. This position will require apost-job offer physicaland/or drug screen.This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Frequently operations a computer and other office equipment in a clinic and office setting. Constantly observes details at close range. Frequently moves about inside an office and/or clinic setting. Frequently participates in external events within the community, including mobile sites and home care visits. May occasionally sit on the floor or crouch if working in a home care environment. Action Activity - climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves and equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate motor vehicle, distinguish colors, depth perception, peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

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.