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Job Description
Summary
Minimum Starting Salary: $79,000 - Depending on Qualifications
On-Site Position
The City of Waco Seeks:
Join our dedicated team as a Public Health Program Manager and play a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of our community! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead and manage multiple Public Health Department (PHD) programs. In this position, you will be responsible for planning, managing, and evaluating program functions while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. If you are passionate about public health, possess strong leadership abilities, and are ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity! Join us in our mission to promote health, prevent disease, and ensure a thriving community.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required- Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Social Work, Business, or Public Administration, or related field
- 3 years experience in Public Health program management
- Or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
- Professional registration and technical certifications in public health
Under general supervision, manages the HIV/STI Disease Intervention program and the HIV Case Management program for the Public Health District (PHD); assures that the services provided meet the program requirements.
Essential Functions:- Plans, manages, reviews, and evaluates the staff and functions of assigned PHD programs; manages priorities, identifies critical issues, resolves conflicts, and assures the effective coordination of programs and strategies to protect and improve the health of the residents.
- Assures the effectiveness of assigned PHD programs and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Manages staff through appropriate delegation and work supervision; assigns duties, responsibilities, and resources; monitors operations and reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the efficient and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities; trains staff and coordinates safety and skills training programs; works with employees to correct performance deficiencies.
- Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; reviews programs and workload to anticipate technical and management problems; analyzes workload trends and implements staffing and assignment adjustments.
- Evaluates grant programs, researches requirements, and determines feasibility of participation; prepares and submits grant proposals; manages grant budgets and operational and financial reporting; assures that quality standards are met, and appropriate services are provided.
- Analyzes PHD financial and resource information; develops and manages multiple budgets; manages the collection, analysis, and reporting of operational and financial data.
- Writes technical and analytical reports and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with PHD programs, contracts, and regulatory issues; interprets concerns, defines desired results and develops solutions.
- Assures effective communication of PHD issues with management and Board of Health; interprets and explains federal and state rules and regulations and City codes and ordinances; coordinates strategies to integrate programs and services with federal, state, and regional organizations and City departments.
- Monitors Public Health events and trends, anticipates the potential impact and determines actions required.
- May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Waco
Show moreWaco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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