Pima County

Public Health Program Manager II - Substance Use Strategist

Tucson, AZ · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$72k-$86kDetected 12 days ago

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About the role

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION ENDING AUGUST 2028.
The first review of applications will be on 07/31/2026.
We encourage individuals who are committed to improving public health, fostering collaboration, and supporting communities affected by substance use disorders to apply.

In this role you will support community-wide efforts to address fatal and non-fatal overdoses and strengthen local responses to substance use disorders.
The Substance Use Strategist will collaborate with stakeholders throughout Pima County to identify gaps in services, inform shared strategies, and strengthen systems that connect individuals and families to needed resources.
In this role, the successful candidate will build and maintain partnerships across sectors, assist with opioid settlement reporting requirements, and prepare data-informed recommendations that support evidence-based interventions and policy development.
Collaborates with Senior Leadership to align programs with organization goals and priorities;
Identifies and secures grant funding to support program sustainability and expansion;
Collaborates with partners to leverage resources, expertise, and funding opportunities;
Engages with the community to gather input, assess needs, and gain support for program initiatives.

Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application.
Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Minimum three (3) years of experience convening and facilitating multi-sector stakeholder groups, coalitions, advisory committees, or community collaboratives to develop shared priorities, strategies, and action plans.
Experience managing, monitoring, administering, or reporting on public funding sources, grants, settlement funds, or government-funded initiatives, including performance measurement and outcome reporting.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications.
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.

$72,009 - $100,817 Annually
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.
Hiring Range: $72,009 - $86,403 Annually

Department - Health Job Description
5295 - Public Health Program Manager II
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
Provides strategic leadership in the design, development, and execution of public health programs and initiatives;
Shapes program strategies based on comprehensive needs assessments, research findings, and public health best practices;
Leads cross-functional teams in planning and executing public health programs, ensuring they are on time and within budget;
Job Classification: 5295 - Public Health Program Manager II

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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