Heat Response and Relief Program Manager

Department: Health

Job Classification: 5373 - Public Health Program Manager I
Salary Grade: 14
Hiring Range: $65,457 - $78,540 Annually
Pay Range: $65,457 - $91,644 Annually

About the Role

The Heat Response and Relief Program Manager plays a critical role in protecting community health by leading efforts that reduce heat-related illness and strengthen emergency response capacity. This position oversees program planning, coordination, and evaluation while building partnerships across government, community organizations, and coalitions to ensure effective and equitable service delivery. The Program Manager manages resources, collaborates with diverse teams, and integrates the perspectives of marginalized communities to support comprehensive, data-informed public health strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages public health programs and initiatives in alignment with department goals and public health priorities.
• Oversees execution of program activities and grant deliverables, including outreach, education, and service delivery.
• Ensures programs are carried out efficiently and effectively, adhering to timelines and budgets.
• Monitors program progress and makes adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets program data to assess impact and effectiveness.
• Uses data to inform program improvements, identify trends, and measure outcomes.
• Prepares and presents program reports to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Builds and maintains relationships with community partners, local agencies, and stakeholders.
• Develops and manages program budgets, including grant budgets, ensuring efficient allocations of resources and expenditures.
• Supervises and mentors program staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration, or related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND four years of related experience in the coordination and/or implementation of activities for public health programs, clinics, and/or community-based initiatives. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR three years of experience with Pima County as a Public Health Program Coordinator, or other related management or supervisor or coordinator level job classification.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, climate health, global health, or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in emergency preparedness, emergency management, or emergency response.
• Minimum two (2) years experience managing a public health program or initiative.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in partnership collaborations.

Pay

Hiring Range: $65,457 - $78,540 Annually
Pay Range: $65,457 - $91,644 Annually
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Schedule

Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position; however, an alternative work schedule or telecommuting may be options based on the Division’s needs. This role may also participate in community events and meetings.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Constantly observes details at close range.
• Frequently remains at a stationary position.
• Occasionally moves about inside an office.
• Occasionally operates out in the community at events, meetings, and developing partnerships.
• Action Activity: bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting, and stooping.
• Motion Activity: grasping.
• Hearing Activity: in noisy areas, on radio, behind themselves, and alarms.
• Speaking Activity: in person, on the phone, on a radio, and on a cell.
• Vision: may be required to operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Frequently required to lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.