Public Health Program Coordinator - Heat Response and Relief

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

9d • $54,891 - $76,856 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Pima County Health Department’s Office of Heat Response and Relief as a Program Coordinator and play a key role in delivering critical, life-saving services that protect residents from extreme heat while strengthening community resilience. This position supports outreach initiatives, coordinates collaborative projects with community organizations and academic partners, assists with grant management, and contributes to many other exciting opportunities as the office continues to grow. To support the Cooltainers during the summer season, evening and weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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 department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of experience coordinating, monitoring, and/or administering public health program activities or providing administrative support for a program or specialized work unit. (Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR: Four years of experience with Pima County in Public Health Policy Analyst I, Public Health Educator I or II, Public Health Navigator, Public Health Program Specialist or related professional administrative or public health program classifications 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year experience working collaboratively with community groups and coordinating joint projects.
• Minimum one (1) year experience assisting with resource navigation and/or outreach efforts in the community.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with academic partners to inform community work.
• Experience applying for grants.
• Experience with/knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Work, PowerPoint, Teams/SharePoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates program activities, timelines, and resources to ensure efficient execution
• Collaborates with program managers to develop and maintain project plans and work closely to meet program goals and objectives
• Tracks program progress, milestones, and deliverables, including grant contracts
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes data related to program performance, outcomes, and impact
• Assists in developing data collection tools, surveys, and assessment instruments
• Supports community outreach efforts and participates in public health education and awareness activities
• Leads community engagement efforts, including outreach, needs assessments, and partnership development
• Assists in budget management, expense tracking, and procurement activities
• Identifies areas for program improvement and assists in implementing corrective actions
• May supervise support staff and execute performance plans and individual development plans

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• a generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level