Rural and Frontier Health Unit Manager 2026-01751

Rural and Frontier Health Unit Manager 2026-01751

Salary

$7,805.20 - $8,671.86 Monthly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01751

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Cheyenne and County Offices

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Job Classification

HSHP12

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Rural and Frontier Health Unit Manager provides leadership, strategic direction, and management oversight to multiple programs that aim to enhance healthcare access and services in Wyoming. The programs and grants within this unit include the Office of Rural Health, the Wyoming Cares/Wyoming Shares organ donation program, the Primary Care Office, the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program, the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program, and the Community Services Program.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov

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

• Direct, monitor, and approve all unit activities to ensure alignment with the Department of Health's and the Public Health Division's strategic plans.
• Interpret and implement broad goals to ensure all unit operations address state statutes, state rules, and federal funding requirements.
• Regularly review, document, and report the units progress toward federal and state funding milestones semi-annually or as needed.
• Supervise and direct two formal direct reports: the Community Services Program Manager and the Manager of the Office of Rural Health.
• Coordinate and direct the day-to-day work (training, assigning, and reviewing tasks) of two indirect program managers: the Flex and SHIP Program Manager and the Primary Care Office Program Manager.
• Recruit, interview, and hire staff. Conduct performance reviews, coach, mentor, and provide constructive feedback while managing personnel development, workload priorities, and disciplinary actions if necessary
• Direct short- and long-term healthcare planning, identifying needs and forecasts for underserved and underrepresented populations.
• Provide specialized technical assistance to healthcare professionals, local communities, health organizations, and state/federal agencies to improve critical access hospitals and community-based primary care.
• Responsible for setting, overseeing, and approving expenditures across multiple complex federal and state budgets totaling roughly $5,000,000.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility by monitoring expenditures against federal grant guidelines and state funding requirements.
• Build a culture of continuous quality improvement within the unit by utilizing quality improvement and quality assurance tools.
• Review, edit, and approve deliverable-based unit contracts and procurement applications to ensure compliance with state procedures and prevent funding lapses.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's Degree in Public Health, Healthcare, Public Administration, Sciences, or other related fields.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of federal and state grant management, public health administration, healthcare provider workforces, and telemedicine.
• Skill in writing, executing, and monitoring complex funding agreements, multi-million-dollar budgets, and performance metrics.
• Competency in federal grant writing, state/federal budget development and management, contract negotiation, and analyzing multi-source healthcare trends.
• Ability to manage multiple statewide projects simultaneously, work collaboratively with external stakeholders, and adapt dynamically to shifting public health demands.
• Leadership skills in managing and leading staff.
• Proficient in evaluation, utilizing quality improvement and quality assurance tools, and leading change management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors 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 E-Verify employer.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

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(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
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters 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

(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

06

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

07

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees 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.

08

(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

09

(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 veterans 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 Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

10

(A2) 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

Required Question

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Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

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