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If you’re reading this ad, you’re probably looking for a change. If you want meaningful work where you can make a direct impact on your community, enjoy the best benefits package around, and save for retirement, look no further. At Pinal County, we are celebrating 150 years of serving our community and improving the lives of our residents every day. If you’re considering making a change, think about contributing to the services and infrastructure that directly affect our citizens. Help us shape the next 150 years! p.s. don’t forget to check out our amazing benefits package. 

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. 

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

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TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage daily operations for assigned Public Health Program.
• May provide supervision to assigned program staff.
• Ensure assigned program(s) follow federal and state regulations, grant requirements, and internal policies.
• Monitor program budget and ensure compliance 
• Assist with the preparation and submission of program reports, including grant deliverables, performance measures, quality activities, and other required reporting, by coordinating with staff responsible for data collection and analysis.
• Conduct program-level quality assurance and quality improvement activities to enhance workflows and compliance.
• Provide project management or oversight for special projects related to public health.
• Evaluate and assess public health issues, identify trends and gaps in the community to provide services. 
• Meets regularly and coordinates with key stakeholders, internally and externally, to connect people to health resources.
• Participate in community events, including health fairs to promote PHSD programs and services.
• Provide outreach, health education, materials, and resources to the community.
• Coordinates training and cross-training programs and opportunities.
• Collect, compile, analyze, and report data on PHSD services and programs.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

• Execute evidence-based chronic disease prevention models (e.g. Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs) tailored to rural populations.

• Establish partnerships with local clinics and community organizations.

• Conduct social determinants of health screening (SDOH) and connect participants with local social services.

• Track participation and outcomes with electronic health records.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Education or related field.
• Two (2) years professional work experience in public health programs or educational environment. 
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) or related field is strongly preferred.
• Registered Dietitian license is preferred.
• Experience with the applicable program (i.e. Healthy Arizona Policy Initiative, Workforce Development or Title X/WWHP/HIV Prevention)
• Supervisory experience in a public health setting
• Experience with evidence based curriculum, chronic disease management curriculum.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applicable Arizona Revised Statutes and County Ordinances regarding public health, including Arizona Public Health and Safety statutes - A.R.S. §§ 36 and Health in All Policies initiative.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Public Health program regulations and requirements, including Arizona Department of Health Services procedures and standards, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other grant funded programs.
• Knowledge of regional community service agencies and other public assistance programs.
• Knowledge of project management principles, and accounting rules and standards.
• Skilled in interpreting and applying state laws, County ordinances, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures governing Community Health Nutrition Program functions.
• Skilled in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; and planning and coordinating the work of others. 
• Skilled in compiling and analyzing health data, and generating reports.
• Skilled in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software. Troubleshooting software and computer issues.
• Skilled in providing effective customer service, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Ability to effectively present public health and safety topics to the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.  The work also requires the ability to crouch, finger, handle, perform repetitive motion, speak, hear, walk, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Position is located in a Health Office environment with exposure to hazardous chemical and infectious disease. 

This position is Grant Funded and continued employment is contingent upon available funding.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value

professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, 

which may impact your future Pinal County applications. 

Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources. 
 

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. 

However, visa sponsorship is not available. 

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law. 

Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.