DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address: 

150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix Arizona, 85007

Salary: 78,000 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 

The position is responsible for the overall management and operations of the Office of Population Surveillance within the Bureau of
Assessment and Evaluation. This position provides overall strategic direction, oversight, and financial management of the Behavioral
Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), the Youth Risk Behavior
Survey (YRBS), among others. The position reports to the Bureau Chief and is part of the management team in the Bureau of
Assessment and Evaluation. This position ensures successful program outcomes, in accordance with federal cooperative agreements
and state funding. This position, at times, will also monitor, manage and lead the reporting of program related grants and/or contracts.
The position will work with program staff to identify opportunities for integration and collaboration within the agency and with community
partners and will develop/maintain critical relationships with internal and external partners. This position will provide leadership and
direction office staff including program managers, program specialists, epidemiologists, and analysts; develop, implement, and monitor
work plans and budgets with staff; oversee all aspects of data collection, including survey design, sample selection, questionnaire
development, data entry, and data-sharing activities; monitor data quality and ensure adherence to surveillance protocols along with
privacy and confidentiality practices; and supervise data analyses and dissemination activities that will provide actionable insights for
public health decision-making. The position will also provide reports and presentations to stakeholders and maintain communication
with funding agencies and adhere to their reporting requirements. The position is expected to make independent decisions and
judgments based on their professional education, programmatic experience, and training.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
OR
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling).
OR
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Provides overall strategic direction and administration of programs, and ensure successful program outcomes, in accordance with the funding requirements.
Develops & maintains critical relationships with internal & external partners and represents the Bureau of Assessment and Evaluation at meetings, conferences, and events.
Manage and direct subordinate staff (work assignments, setting priorities, hiring, discipline, provide training, approving leave requests, and preparing evaluations).
Prepares and submits various reports, plans, and other documents to offices within ADHS, federal partners, and other key partners.
Developing, implementing, and monitoring work plans and budgets for the office's various programs. This includes ensuring efficient resource allocation, tracking expenses, and making adjustments as needed. Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
-Solid understanding of public health principles, including epidemiology,
surveillance methods, and risk factors for major health problems
-Expertise in survey design, sampling techniques, questionnaire development, and data collection methods
- Understanding of data quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of collected data.
- Knowledge of statistical methods for data analysis and interpretation
- Understanding of program development, implementation, budgeting, and evaluation
- Familiarity with survey technologies (e.g., CATI, CAWI, mobile data collection tools)
- Familiarity with federal regulations and reporting requirements for public health surveillance programs (e.g., CDC guidelines for BRFSS, YRBS, PRAMS)
-Community engagement and partnership approaches
-Strategic planning techniques
-Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), or other similar methodologies

Skill in:
- Leadership, ability to provide direction, motivate, and empower staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present complex information to diverse audiences
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including
program staff, agency leadership, and community partners
- Proven ability to develop, implement, and monitor work plans and budgets
- Skillful in analyzing problems, identifying solutions, and making sound decisions
- Proficiency is using relevant software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, or similar) for data analysis,
reporting, and project management
- Ability to produce data visualizations using various software (e.g., Excel, PowerBI)
- Experience in writing and managing grants for public health programs
- Ability to deliver clear and informative presentations to stakeholders
- Computer and software skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat)

Ability to:
-Critical thinking to analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions
- Have meticulous attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Mentor and provide guidance to staff; share knowledge and skills
-Provide strategic direction to a team of diverse professionals
-To work with a diverse and variety of partners and individuals to cultivate positive working relationships
-Make critical decisions
-Complete tasks, and develop quality work products
-Problem solve
-Work independently, and in a multidisciplinary team
-Identify outcomes and performance measures
-Prioritize and organize multiple complex projects
-Work under tight deadlines and is able to adjust to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
-Develop reports for the public, Legislature, and Governor's Leadership
-Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination

Master's degree in public health or a related field with 3 years of professional experience (outside of school) to include progressive
experience in a management role. Candidate must have experience in public health surveillance, survey methodology, and data
analysis.

Master's degree in public health or a related field with 3 years of professional experience (outside of school) to include progressive
experience in a management role. Candidate must have experience in public health surveillance, survey methodology, and data
analysis.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-1085. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.