Judy Carbajal Bass

• Managed and facilitated the Arizona Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for 15 years, collecting data on health risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and healthcare access primarily focused on chronic disease and injury.
• Collected one of the largest sample designs for a state-wide telephone survey as a recognized leader at the national level.
• Established a revenue stream to cover the cost of the survey from 2014 to present.
• CDC data analysis guidelines; Response to all inquires within 24 hours]; Implemented and maintain the AZ BRFSS web-site; Prepared complex statistical data analysis for Eight years of BRFSS annual reports; Organizing and conducting BRFSS Annual Presentations; Coordinated Arizona’s BRFSS Survey questionnaire; Overseeing the data collection process, annually; Drafted Proposals for Bids and prepare Memorandums of Understanding; Oversee review and Awards for the AZ-BRFSS surveys; Conducted annual face-to-face site visits with data collection contractor; monitored survey interviews for quality assurance; Monitored state contractor performances and approves invoices and coordinated payments with appropriate funding source; Participated in annual CDC-sponsored BRFSS meetings; Engaged with other state BRFSS coordinators and the CDC to ensure best practices; Used advanced statistical methods to analyze data, and applied weighting and adjustment schema; Used hypothesis testing and predictive statistical methodologies; Created data visualizations based upon analysis data outcomes; Coordinated annual report press release, social media posts and other outreach with communications; Served as the AZ Department resource for BRFSS data, analysis and interpretation; respond to data requests from internal and external public health partners, advising on data sharing and research agreements related to BRFSS; and responding to questions from the public regarding BRFSS (including the media and people contacted to be survey respondents)
• Assisted in developing training materials for new hires involved in the program activities.
• Identified areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to the program delivery cycle.
• Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
• Implemented best practices in order to maximize efficiency of operations.
• Maintained positive relationships with vendors by monitoring their performance against agreed upon contractual terms.

• Recommended policies, procedures and standards for work flow aDeveloped policies and procedures related to Arizona’s Accounting Principles and standard rules regarding Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Procurement and Grants for the Arizona Department of Health Services Human Resource Coordinators and Business Office Managers.
• ]Interacted with ADHS Human Resources to ensure processes of personnel action requests are consistent.
• Disseminated drafted procedures to PHS personnel coordinators.
• Reviewed and updated the PHS Office of Financial Services intranet website.
• Provide training and technical assistance to Rules Administrators on business processes, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for implementing module training on business processes.
• Coordinated training on PIVOT Tables.
• Responsible for coordinating public relations activities for Public Health Services, Employee Recognition Committee.
• Responsible for developing and coordinating the illustration and printing of publications

• Managed a budget of $12.8 million, overseeing the General Fund Appropriation and Federal Grants
• Streamlined processes through automation updates and compiled yearly reports.
• Directly supervised personnel in accounting, budgeting, procurement, and personnel. Oversaw operations of Arizona State Laboratory Business Office. Responsible for managing General Fund Appropriation and Federal Grants totaling over $12.8 million while implementing automation system enhancements and preparing annual reports.

• Responsible for monitoring the annual budget more than $12 million Prepared budget and financial reports for Secretary of State's managers, and Governor's Budget Office Implemented the Secretary of State's Office Strategic Plan, Budget and performance measures for final authorization Managed divisions of accounting, finance, procurement, personnel, payroll, benefits, and facilities Implemented and coordinated updates to Human Resources/Payroll application Developed a database to monitor productivity, expenditures and appropriations Provided guidance with implementing over $7,000,000 in Federal Grants provided for Help America Vote Act Represented the Secretary of State in presenting Proclamations to dignitaries, public officials and organizations throughout the State of Arizona.

Prepared detailed market analysis on land acquisitions neighboring proposed Arizona Wilderness Areas.

Assisted in researching and processing withdrawal case files dealing with a variety of actions under Federal jurisdiction.

Assisted in reviewing the adequacy of hazardous materials and environmental reports.

Assisted in preparing and submitting 204(L) reports to the BLM Offices in Washington D.C. pertaining to Arizona public lands.

Prepared drafts of Public Land Orders and transmittal memoranda, as well as documentation sent to the Federal Register for publication.

Assisted in proposed land acquisitions under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program.

Verified ownership data of various parcels and accuracy of legal descriptions, through contracts with County Assessors’ Offices.

Researched over 300 surface management plans and notices and mineral material permits, to determine the precise location and status.

Selected to be a member of the project team for Rangeland Reform Project; responsible for preparing quantitative analysis and impact statement to determine the assessments of grazing fees for the Department of Interior.