HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER 3

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement

Deferred compensation

No state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity pay

Job summary

State of Nevada's Division of Public and Behavioral Health is seeking a Health Program Manager 3 to serve as Deputy Bureau Chief for Mental Health Programs. You will provide statewide leadership for mental health initiatives, guiding complex portfolios and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to advance systemwide goals.

The role requires strong budget oversight, grant development, and strategic planning, with a focus on building sustainable infrastructure and ensuring high‑quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or related field with five years of health field experience, including three years of budget and program evaluation.
• Two years of supervisor experience or one year as Health Program Manager II in Nevada State service.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, justify, implement and monitor program budgets; analyze performance indicators.
• Interpret federal and State laws, regulations, requirements and restrictions; develop guidelines and ensure compliance.
• Plan, organize and oversee the work of professional, technical and support staff; evaluate performance and manage personnel.
• Research, develop and write grant proposals to acquire funding for program enhancements or expansion; manage grants and budgets.
• Develop program goals, objectives and service delivery procedures; evaluate outcomes and adjust priorities.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Grant administration

Staff supervision

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Wellness and Prevention unit is hiring for the position of Health Program Manager 3 to serve as the Deputy Bureau Chief for Mental Health Programs. This position provides high-level leadership and strategic direction for statewide mental health initiatives and is responsible for cultivating a cohesive vision that advances systemwide goals. The incumbent will lead complex program portfolios through strong executive decision-making, cross-functional coordination, and proactive problem-solving. Key responsibilities include driving strategic planning efforts, building sustainable operational infrastructure, and developing partnership strategies that strengthen statewide collaboration with diverse stakeholders. The role requires overseeing numerous mental health program areas and managing large, multifaceted budgets supported by multiple funding streams. This position is responsible for guiding program development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure high-quality, evidence-informed mental health services. The Deputy Bureau Chief will model effective leadership through coaching, staff development, performance management, and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Additionally, the Deputy Bureau Chief will support the Bureau Chief in preparing for and participating in legislative and administrative meetings, including the Interim Finance Committee (IFC) and Board of Examiners (BOE), representing the Bureau with professionalism and clarity.

Health Program Managers provide administrative direction for programs related to maternal, child and family health, nutrition, disease control, or other health programs. Program management responsibilities include program development, implementation and evaluation, budget preparation and control, ensuring fiscal accountability and compliance with relevant policies and regulations, and supervision of professional and support staff. Positions in this series differ from Health Program Specialists who perform analytical work specifically related to the collection and analysis of data, identification of trends and preparation of statistical reports, and the development, implementation and evaluation of small narrowly focused programs.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, human services, social science, behavioral science, special education or related field and five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a health-related field, three years of which included budget preparation and control, program planning and evaluation, and interpretation and implementation of complex regulations. Of the three years of experience, two years must have included supervision of professional staff; OR one year of experience as a Health Program Manager II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

• Prepare, justify, implement and monitor program budgets; submit recommendations concerning personnel, equipment and supplies needed to ensure services are provided efficiently and effectively; develop and analyze data related to performance indicators, quality assurance data, number of clients served and related information; review historical data and make projections regarding program growth; review and approve expenditures; negotiate contracts for services; prepare, review and monitor contracts for expenditures and services provided.
• Interpret federal and State laws, regulations, requirements and restrictions related to services provided by the program; develop and implement operational guidelines and directives; ensure compliance with applicable agency policies, regulations and statutes; establish and implement controls and procedures to ensure appropriate records and reports are prepared, maintained and submitted in accordance with requirements.
• Plan, organize and oversee the work of professional, technical and support staff; assign, review, prioritize and delegate work to subordinate personnel; develop work performance standards and evaluate employee performance; initiate disciplinary action; ensure work performed is consistent with professional standards and applicable licensure requirements; submit a variety of reports to management regarding staff, production and special projects; analyze and resolve staffing issues and requirements.
• Research, develop and write grant proposals to acquire funding for program enhancements or expansion; implement new services or programs according to granting agency requirements and ensure effective integration with existing programs and services; direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of grants and budgets and other required documentation.
• Develop program goals, objectives and service delivery procedures; develop and conduct surveys and assessments to determine health needs, incidence and prevention of disease, and significance of health problems of the population served; design, formulate, establish and implement methods, standards and data collection techniques to evaluate program outcomes and success; analyze, prepare and present data to administration, related programs and agencies, advisory boards, the legislature, and other interested parties; adjust priorities based on agency and program needs.
• Work cooperatively with other agencies, professionals, civic groups, community leaders, and consumers at local, regional and/or statewide levels to identify health needs, issues and gaps in service; coordinate and participate in task forces and other work groups; establish new program directions, and draft legislation/regulations; develop recommendations regarding actions that affect ongoing and planned program services; testify, as needed, at legislative hearings to provide information on issues directly affecting operations and budgets; conduct public education, outreach campaigns, and promotional activities applicable to the program area.
• Plan, organize and participate in special projects and activities; develop and prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports; conduct or attend meetings and conferences; prepare special reports and make presentations to a variety of groups in the community as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Under general direction, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept and manage a staff which includes both supervisory and professional staff engaged in the provision of health-related services. Health Program Manager III’s are the highest-level managers of a statewide or regional health program and are responsible for long range, broad-based planning and policy development, and controlling and administering multiple complex funding sources and budgets. Incumbents in this class report to a Bureau Chief.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: program management principles and practices; techniques and principles of administration and fiscal management related to program operations; delegation of responsibility, workload analysis and coordination of the efforts of professional and support staff; contract development, negotiation and administration; grant application and administration procedures; principles of training and supervision; principles and practices of fiscal management as applied to developing initial budget recommendations and day-to-day maintenance of the legislatively approved budget.

Ability to: organize, coordinate and direct the activities of professional staff and clinicians in a specified health program; effectively manage program staff engaged in providing and coordinating health services on a statewide basis; administer multiple program activities; resolve complex issues and problems related to health service delivery.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full‑time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

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• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, human services, social science, behavioral science, special education or related field and five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a health-related field, three years of which included budget preparation and control, program planning and evaluation, and interpretation and implementation of complex regulations. Of the three years of experience, two years must have included supervision of professional staff.
• One year of experience as a Health Program Manager 2 in Nevada State service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question