Job Description Summary

Department - Health

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5852 - Public Health Program Specialist I

Salary Grade: 4

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $19.74 - $23.19 Per Hour 

Pay Range: $19.74 - $26.64 Per Hour 

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.

Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of your community? As an Epidemiology Program Specialist, you will have the opportunity to investigate communicable disease cases and engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds. In this role, you will make a meaningful impact by providing education, conducting community outreach, engaging healthcare providers, and analyzing cases.

Success in this position requires the ability to build trust, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals. If you are patient, persistent, and enjoy solving complex problems creatively, this may be the perfect opportunity to join the nationally recognized Pima County Health Department.

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.

• Assists in organizing program activities, timelines, and resources to ensure smooth program execution;

• Works collaboratively with program staff to carry out program objectives and deliverables;

• Provides support in tracking program progress and maintaining documentation;

• Participates in community outreach efforts and engagement activities to gather input to understand the needs of the community;

• Supports the organization and facilitation of community meetings, workshops, and events;

• Maintains program documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence;

• Provides administrative support to program managers and coordinators, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and preparing materials;

• Handles routine administrative tasks as required;

• Stays informed about public health best practices and trends through ongoing learning and training opportunities;

• Seeks opportunities for professional growth within the public health field.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalent AND one year of experience in the Public Health program related field.

(Relevant 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.):  

• Minimum one (1) year experience working in public services.

• Minimum one (1) year experience providing direct client services to diverse populations and cultures of diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

• Experience in data collection, client interviewing techniques, and creating computer-generated reports.

• Experience using computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health records, and web-based applications.

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. Additio