HEALTH EQUITY PROGRAM MANAGER (PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL III)

DESCRIPTION

The City of Long Beach Health and Human Services Department, Collective Impact Bureau has an opening for a Health Equity Program Manager (Public Health Professional III).

This position will lead the Long Beach Health and Human Services Department efforts to close the gap in health outcomes across the City of Long Beach. This position will have a Departmentwide and community-wide focus and be housed in the Collective Impact Bureau, reporting to the Racial and Health Equity Officer.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties Include:

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Racial Health Equity Team (RHET), including the implementation of recommendations in the community health needs assessments, equitable policies and protocols that ensure effective and culturally-relevant care with direct support by the Racial Health Equity Coordinators and Racial and Health Equity Division Officer.
• Participate in weekly planning meetings with the Health Equity Division Officer.
• Participate in national and regional learning groups related to equity program implementation.
• Utilize a collective impact approach to health equity and systems design across the Department programs and services to address health disparities.
• Educate Department teams on the utilization of an equity lens in their work so that equity is the underlying foundation for all Department internal and external work to promote positive, culturally competent policies, programs, and services that narrow and close health disparities in the City.
• Develop an evaluation plan and train Department staff in its utilization to track and highlight impacts of equity work.
• Educate department programs on how to center community voice in Department planning, activities, and decisions.
• Collaborate with the City’s Office of Equity to ensure health equity efforts are aligned with the over all vision for the City.
• Research and incorporate regional and national best practices related to equity strategies.
• Write reports and presentations on the program’s progress to share with City decision makers and community partners.
• Monitor the program’s functioning and effectiveness.
• Assist with the develop a process for collecting and providing data to measure program performance and outcomes.
• Collect, evaluate, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to inform equity related decision-making processes and resource alignment.
• Use the data to assess and identify gaps in services and systems where Department programs and services could expand or be redirected to reduce health inequities in Long Beach.
• Serve as the public point of contact for the RHET, fielding questions and requests for information and leading presentations for elected officials, city commissions, community members, media, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage, collaborate and coordinate with other City and community stakeholders to ensure equitable opportunities for health and wellness in our City.
• Oversee, develop, and administer program budget, including forecasting resources.
• Monitor budget to actual revenues and expenditures and suggest adjustments.
• Manage quarterly and annual budget update processes.
• Present a proposed budget overview to DHHS leadership.
• Develop and present a program expansion proposal and sustainability plan that includes a forecast of staff and resources, timeline, and operational strategic plan. This will include engaging in fund development opportunities to sustain equity framework related efforts.
• May procure and oversee community-based organization contract(s) supporting the implementation community needs assessments.
• Other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Public Health, Social Justice or other related fields. (*proof required).
  • Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time professional experience working in or leading a program specializing in diversity, equity, or inclusion.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time professional experience in project management.
• Prior City of Long Beach experience.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST, on Monday, September 22, 2025. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of education (if qualifying with a degree), in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562)570-7165.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our work force reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified
Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov).

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7165.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
•Medical and Dental Insurance
•Life Insurance
•Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
•Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
•Credit Union Membership
•Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
•Flexible Spending Accounts
•Free Employee Parking
• Paid ParentalLeave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 9/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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