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Youth Tobacco Supervisor

Are you passionate about public health and ready to lead a meaningful initiative that creates lasting change? Here is your chance to empower and inspire youth ages 1419 by leading a cutting-edge public health program. Maricopa County is seeking a Youth Tobacco Supervisor to take charge of designing impactful curricula, engaging activities, and community programming aimed at preventing and reducing tobacco and nicotine use among our youth. In this role, you will be at the forefront of youth leadership development, education, and health promotionmaking a real difference where it matters most.

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the third 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 impact 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:

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We require:

• Three years of experience coordinating and administering Public Health programs with a focus on community engagement with diverse populations
• Master's Degree in Health Education, Public Health, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We also value:

• Prior management or health supervisory experience
• Experience partnering with diverse advocacy groups that serve youth (ages 14-19)
• Experience working with tobacco use prevention and cessation at the level of policy, systems, or environmental change

Job contributions:

• Supervise program staff: Hire, train, set goals, monitor performance, coach, and take disciplinary action as needed to ensure team effectiveness
• Lead program planning: Participate in strategic planning and help develop program goals, objectives, and action plans
• Oversee program delivery: Manage and evaluate youth tobacco prevention programs offered in-person or through virtual platforms
• Monitor and report progress: Create reports to assess program outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Use data to drive impact: Analyze community data and social determinants of health to identify and prioritize target populations
• Support program logistics: Coordinate with partners on contracts, funding, and resources needed for successful implementation
• Build partnerships: Work with schools, health centers, agencies, and other stakeholders to define and support community health goals
• Contribute to statewide efforts: Participate in Arizona tobacco prevention workgroups to stay informed and aligned with broader initiatives

Working conditions:

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• May be required to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends based on program needs
• Requires traveling to and from job-related locations during the workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of private vehicles on County business
• Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
• Ability to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly and requires walking/standing to a significant degree
• Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Within one month of hire, all employees will be 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

Selection procedure:

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.