Border Response Specialist (1852 - Public Health Program Specialist)



Border Response Specialist (1852 - Public Health Program Specialist)

Salary

$18.23 Hourly

Location

Tucson, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2023-02081

Department

Health

Division

HD EMER PREP

Opening Date

01/05/2024

Closing Date

1/6/2024 12:00 AM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Description

Salary Grade: 4

Salary: $18.23 hourly


The Pima County Health Department is hiring temporary Border Response Specialists in support of its Border Health Program. 

A hiring fair will take place on January 5, 2024, from 9am to 4pm at the Abrams Public Health Center, located at 3950 S. Country Club Road.

These temporary and full-time positions will fall under the Emergency Mitigation and Preparedness Division and will play a vital role in Border operations, handling tasks such as intake, providing support for shelter operations, and conducting medical screening questionnaires.

All successful candidates will be expected to work weekends. Initially planned to conclude in June 2024, the positions may be extended based on operational needs and available funding. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online and attend the hiring fair on January 5, 2024.


This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules. 

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
 
Participates in the day-to-day operational and support activities of a functional program or work unit;

Provides administrative and other support essential to the completion of program objectives;

Organizes, schedules and conducts various departmental meetings;

Participates in program activities with other departments, governmental agencies and the public;

Provides internal services support by participating in activities with other departments such as Human Resources, Information Technology, Budget, Finance, Purchasing, etc.;

Establishes and maintains liaison with various outside agencies, groups and concerns;

Conducts surveys to gather information for studies or research;

Participates in the development of program goals and objectives and program budgets;

Researches, analyzes and reports on program activities;

May supervise daily staff activities;

May assist in performing public relations activities by speaking and giving demonstrations.
 
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
 
Knowledge of:

  • practices of program operations and administration;
  • principles and practices of budgeting, accounting and financial management;
  • principles and practices of effective supervision;
  • practices and procedures for providing internal services.
 
Skill in:
  • developing program goals and objectives;
  • explaining and demonstrating program activities and requirements to the public;
  • communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
  • supervising, training and evaluating support personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:        
 
A High School diploma or equivalent.


Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.


Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):   
 
  1. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
  2. Experience collaborating with external partners or across departments and teams.
  3. Experience in customer service.
  4. Experience with computers and minimum two (2) years experience in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired 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. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.   

Special NoticeThe County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. 

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: 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.

Pima County provides access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for eligible employees and has an award-winning wellness program. Our plan is designed to ensure a high level of coverage and financial protection.  Read more about our benefits program by clicking here.

 

01
Do you have a High School diploma or GED certificate? (If "Yes", please upload a copy of your diploma, GED or transcripts to your application. Application will be considered incomplete without the required attachment.)
  • Yes
  • No
  • Pending
02
Are you willing to accept a grant-funded position?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you Bilingual (English/Spanish)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer
Pima County
Address
150 W. Congress - 4th Floor

Tucson, Arizona, 85701
Phone
520-724-8028