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Job Description
Role
Assistant Director - Public Health - Community Health Services
Yavapai County Community Health Services is seeking an experienced, mission-driven leader to serve as our next Assistant Director - Public Health. This key leadership role provides an exciting opportunity to help shape public health strategy, strengthen community partnerships, and support programs that improve the health and well-being of residents across the County.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward-thinking public health leader with strong operational expertise, a commitment to community service, and a proven ability to guide teams and programs effectively. A master’s degree in public health, health administration or related field is preferred, along with demonstrated experience in supervision, budget management and grant development.
Review complete class specification for Assistant Director - Public Health here.
Major Duties, Responsibilities- Directly oversees the effective delivery of public health services for Yavapai County. Plans for, develops resources, implements, and evaluates public health services in response to identified community needs. Initiates changes that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Public Health Services Division. Coordinates programs within the Division to ensure the most efficient and effective use of resources.
- Monitors community health indicators and works with area health partners to identify needs and address deficiencies.
- Manages the CHS Accreditation process to maintain reporting requirements for Quality Improvement, Workforce Development, Strategic Planning, and other program efforts to meet and maintain Accreditation standards and goals.
- Provides leadership to managers regarding preparation, monitoring, and management of the public health programs and their annual budgets.
- Assures that all public health programs are compliant with local, state, and federal requirements and that all expenditures are compliant with the contract and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Assists with grant writing.
- Advocates for CHS and its needs by maintaining effective relationships and communication with the Arizona Department of Health Services, other funding organizations, public health organizations, political representatives, and community members; promotes public health programs throughout the county and state; as requested, represents Yavapai County CHS on select state committees and commissions.
- Participates in department, community, and Arizona Department of Health Services meetings as needed.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, or closely related field
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in supervision, budgeting, grant writing, marketing, or management of multiple/ concurrent programs.
An equivalent combination of directly related work experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE
• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
Click here to view our benefits summary.
Closing Date/Time: 2/19/2026 5:00 PM Arizona -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Yavapai County
Show moreYavapai County reflects the history of the old west and the future of the new. At Yavapai County Government, we care for our community while building upon our legacy. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we uphold these values in our everyday endeavors.
Yavapai County is in northcentral Arizona, just north of Phoenix, and is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864. The County, with approximately 246,191 residents, includes eight incorporated towns and cities: Prescott (county seat), Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Jerome, Clarkdale, Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and the newest municipality Dewey-Humboldt. The County features some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West with a mild climate, four beautiful and distinct seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows.
As a Yavapai County Government employee, you will have the chance to work in one of 37 unique departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us.
We have a workforce of over 1,800 employees who are committed to enhancing the well-being of its residents and cultivating a thriving and vibrant community, making Yavapai County a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge and aspire to be part of a vibrant team that values each member, we welcome you to join us in furthering our legacy and making a difference in your community. Why… because people matter!
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