Overview
Join our team as the Climate and Health Manager and take a leading role in shaping Maricopa County Public Health’s Climate and Health Plan in addition to the annual heat response strategy. In this dynamic position, you will act as the project manager for all climate and health strategic planning, heat response planning and activities, collaborating with a diverse range of government and non-governmental partners to effectively address heat-related challenges. You will oversee contracts, budgets, grants, and manage deliverables, to ensure all requirements are met, all while providing advanced-level leadership on this critical public health issue. This role offers the opportunity to exercise considerable independent discretion and make a meaningful impact in our community.
About the Department of Public Health
Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff’s unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.
Proud to Offer
Perform work with a greater purpose
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth and stability since 1871
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Exceptional work-life balance with telework opportunities
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
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We Require
Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental health, business administration, geoscience, sustainability, or a related field
Four years of experience managing public health or grant-funded programs with a focus on community engagement with diverse populations, or a climate-related field
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
Valid Arizona driver’s license
We Also Value
Five years of experience in leading large-scale efforts in a public health, community-based organization, or climate-related field
Two or more years in strategic plan development and operationalizing program implementation
Prior supervisory experience
Proven grant oversight experience
Demonstrated experience working in Incident Command structure
Job Contributions
Develop and execute comprehensive heat response plan, preparing the department for emergency activation ahead of heat season and delivering annual reports with actionable lessons learned for improvement
Lead incident command operations and task forces during peak response periods (May 1 – Oct 30), coordinating components of response activities and ensuring effective implementation of emergency plans
Oversee fiscal responsibility, including climate and heat-related funding; monitor expenditures and contracts with municipalities, community organizations, and academic institutions to ensure deliverables and budget compliance, including the development of work plans, budgets, and evaluations
Partner with the MCDPH Division of Epidemiology and Informatics and the Climate and Health Data team to identify, gather, and disseminate relevant health, heat, and climate data during heat response and incorporate relevant data into response plans
Lead efforts to build and maintain relationships with health and climate partners including, but not limited to Maricopa Association of Governments, Maricopa County Human Services Department, Department of Environmental Services, Air Quality, Solari, City of Phoenix, other local municipalities, foundations, Universities, Community-based organizations, local businesses, and utility providers
Project manager for current and future grant opportunities and grant-funded projects supporting climate and heat work; work plan and timeline development, budget and spending plans, contract management, grant reporting, and evaluation planning
Prepare comprehensive, complex data-driven presentations and reports for national and local government, public health leadership, state/county/municipal decision-makers, and grant funders; must be prepared to speak in public with diverse audiences
Supervise climate and health team staff, including hiring, performance evaluation, and coaching. Ensure compliance with HR policies, manage timekeeping, and develop corrective action plans as necessary; ensure actions comply with County Merit Rules, County and Departmental policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal employment and labor laws; develop and implement corrective action plans as necessary
Working Conditions
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree
