Job Description Summary

Department - Health

Job Description

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 6018 - Public Health Program Specialist II

Salary Grade: 7
 

Pay Range:

Hiring Range: $22.18 - $26.05 Per Hour 

Pay Range: $22.18 - $29.92 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.

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION ENDING SEPTEMBER 2030.

The Pima County Health Department is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to serve as a Home Visitors (HV). In these roles, the HVs provide in-home education on various prenatal and early childhood development topics, which pertain to the Health Start program’s goals and objectives. In addition to being an educator, the HV is also a liaison to other resources and services within the community. These positions work under the direction of the Program Manager for the Health Start program.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of families in our community through client-centered in the Public 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 coordinating program activities, timelines, and resources to ensure smooth program execution;

• Collaborates closely with program coordinators or managers to develop and maintain project plans, objectives, and milestones;

• Monitors program progress, identify potential issues, and recommend solutions;

• Leads community outreach efforts and engagement activities to gather input and assess community needs;

• Develops and implements data collection tools, surveys, and assessment instruments;

• Oversees data collection efforts and ensures data accuracy, quality, and completeness;

• Provides advanced administrative support to program managers and coordinators, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and preparing materials;

• 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;

• Shares knowledge and mentor less experienced team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or higher 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 one year of experience providing administrative support in a public health or other health related setting.

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

OR

Two years of experience with Pima County as a Public Health Program Specialist I or other similar level job classification working in a public health program or other closely-related role 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: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):  

•  Bilingual (English and Spanish).

•  Minimum six (6) months experience working in Public Health. 

•  Minimum one (1) year experience working in Maternal-Child Health. 

•  Minimum six (6) months experience in home visitation. 

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection proces