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The Environmental Health Manager leads Pima County's efforts to address emerging and ongoing environmental public health challenges that impact community well-being. This role directs strategic planning, program development, and cross-sector collaboration to mitigate risks such as extreme heat, air and water quality concerns, industrial emissions, and hazardous environmental exposures. As the manager, you will partner closely with community organizations, academic institutions, and regulatory agencies to build resilient, equitable public health systems grounded in evidence-based practice. This is a leadership position for individuals passionate about protecting community health and advancing environmental justice across Pima County.

Essential Functions:

• Provides strategic leadership in the design, development, and execution of public health programs and initiatives;
• Shapes program strategies based on comprehensive needs assessments, research findings, and public health best practices;
• Collaborates with Senior Leadership to align programs with organization goals and priorities;
• Leads cross-functional teams in planning and executing public health programs, ensuring they are on time and within budget;
• Ensures the effective execution of program activities, including resource allocation and staff coordination;
• Monitors and oversees program manager performance with expenditures, financial performance, grant compliance, and ensures efficient resource allocation;
• Identifies and secures grant funding to support program sustainability and expansion;
• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and teamwork;
• Collaborates with partners to leverage resources, expertise, and funding opportunities;
• Engages with the community to gather input, assess needs, and gain support for program initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in healthcare administration, public health, public or business administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of related experience managing public health programs, clinics and/or community-based initiatives INCLUDING two years of direct supervisory experience.

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

OR:

Three years of experience with Pima County as a Public Health Program Manager, Public Health Nursing Manager or other related management or supervisor level job classification as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

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 in environmental health, public health, climate health, exposure science, climate change, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in environmental health or related program management.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience managing direct reports.

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. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

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.