Deputy Director Public Health - Programming and Development

Job Description Summary

Department - Health

Job Description

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Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 1020 - Deputy Director Public Health

Salary Grade: 21

Pay Range:

Hiring Range: $140,046 - $192,566 Annually 

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.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

_ The first review of applications will be on 10/10/2025. _

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 is your opportunity to help lead transformative change and improve lives across our region.

In this role, you’ll use data, strategy, and innovation to drive public health programs forward. You’ll ensure that decisions are informed by accurate, ethical data while building bridges between individuals, organizations, and local government. By fostering strong partnerships and open communication, you’ll bring people together to tackle today’s most pressing health challenges and create solutions that will make a lasting difference. Your leadership will help design programs and policies that not only respond to current needs but also prepare the community for a healthier future.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you’ll champion growth, innovation, and excellence within the department. You’ll mentor and support staff, encourage professional development, and inspire a culture of continuous improvement. This is more than a leadership position—it’s a chance to leave a lasting legacy by helping build a healthier, stronger, and more resilient Pima County for generations to come.

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 application or incumbent by the supervisor.

• 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 overall mission and vision of the organization;

• 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 the 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 collaboratively with the 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;

• Acts as a lead in the incident command system response for public health emergencies. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's level degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or a 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: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution(s) with a major in public health, business administration, public administration, or healthcare administration or a related field as determined by the public health director.

• 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. 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. Some positions must possess and maintain as a condition of employment the Terminal Operator for ACJIS certification. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: This is classification in the Unclassified-series and is exempt from the Merit System Rules. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a 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. 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.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities 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.