Salary: $7,805.20 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department Of Health
Division: Cheyenne and County Offices
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: HSHP12

Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Health is seeking a dedicated individual to lead the Immunization Unit. The Wyoming Immunization Unit works with healthcare providers and other immunization partners to protect Wyoming's communities against vaccine-preventable diseases. Join our team and fulfill your passion for serving others, preventing disease, and improving the public's health.

The Immunization Unit Manager oversees and manages all operations related to planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating state and federal public vaccine programs and the Wyoming Immunization Registry (WyIR).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Ensure Unit infrastructure to support organizational capacity, program operations, funding stability, and fiscal accountability.
• Coordinate and collaborate with state, regional, and/or local health jurisdictions, as applicable, to implement immunization program activities.
• Oversee and manage the Immunization Unit budget, which includes federal and state general fund; prepare unit biennial budget requests; and monitor the expenditure of funds.
• Assess staff training needs and provide opportunities for training and workforce development.
• Identify immunization-related public health issues; investigate and analyze causal and contributing factors; articulate and present viable solutions and courses of action.
• Educate the public and stakeholders on the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases and the impact of effective immunization strategies by presenting information to groups of various sizes and compositions (e.g., health professionals and community groups).
• Foster active partnerships, coordination, and collaboration with external partners to build consensus to maximize reach and effectiveness at the population level.
• Manage contractual and financial relationships and partnerships.
• Identify data sources (e.g., immunization information systems, school coverage data, state-level health surveys, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) and use the data to estimate vaccination coverage across geographic areas and population subgroups, including current estimates.
• Perform activities to improve vaccination coverage within population subgroups and across the state.
• Oversee all public vaccine programs.
• Develop supportive, trusting relationships with staff to foster a cohesive, effective team.
• Supervise six staff directly with 11 total staff in the Unit.
• Provide leadership for the advancement of the Immunization Information System (IIS) capabilities by ensuring the implementation of the CDC IIS Functional Standards and evaluating performance.
• Promote and provide educational opportunities for healthcare providers and the general public.
• Accurately interpret state and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Manage federal grants, including, but not limited to, facilitating the completion of required needs assessments; preparing and finalizing the application, budget, progress report, and other required documentation; and interpreting and assuring compliance with federal grant requirements.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to appliants wth public health, supervisory, and federal grant management experience.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of immunizations and public health.
• Skills in personnel management, coaching, supervision, and leadership.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
• Knowledge of budgetary procedures.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, supervise, and assign work to others.
• Ability to perceive change and creatively bring about change and motivate others.
• Skills in change management.
• Skills in federal grant writing and management.
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively orally and in writing with superiors, subordinates, funding agencies, stakeholders, partners, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize job tasks, meet required timelines, and adapt to changing demands.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google, and the Internet.
• Knowledge of performance management, project management, quality improvement, and implementation/use of evidence-based practices.
• Skills in interpersonal relationships and delegation.
• Skills in leadership and team building.
• Ability to identify and build partnerships with key stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Healthcare)

Experience:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Manager I

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Health Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Program Manager I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Health is an employer.

Supplemental Information
048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Division

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01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(HSHP12) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) to less than five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05

Explain your experience managing multiple budgets.
06

Explain your experience supervising staff (include the number of staff, types of staff, and level of supervision).
07

Can you please describe your experience managing federal grants?
08

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

09

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
10

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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