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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 pub