Department Information

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .
Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Employee wellness programs and facilities
  
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
• Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
• Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and
• A variety of employee resource groups

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/

Description of Job

The Work Unit:
The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to a wide variety of health care facilities and services in Colorado, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers,
emergency medical services providers, designated trauma centers, long term care facilities, and many other specific types of health care services. The division licenses, certifies and surveys healthcare facilities and services; provides patient safety and healthcare quality programs; recognizes Emergency Medical Service (EMS) education programs and certifies EMS providers, designates trauma centers and licenses all air ambulance services operating within the state.

As outlined in statute (C.R.S. section 25-3.5 101 et seq.), the purpose of the Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Branch is to reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from sudden illness and injury by overseeing the delivery of emergency medical and trauma services (EMTS) in Colorado. The branch improves access to healthcare services and/or interventions through the establishment, maintenance and control of EMTS system components. The regulatory responsibilities of the work unit include the certification of EMS providers, the recognition of educational institutions that deliver initial EMS provider training and continuing education, the licensure of air ambulance agencies, the administration and management of the EMTS funding program and the designation of hospitals as trauma centers. The State Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Council (SEMTAC), the Emergency Medical Practice Advisory Council (EMPAC), the 11 Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Councils (RETACs), the Designation Review Committee, the Pediatric Emergency Care Committee, and other stake-holders provide input on the work of the branch. Guidance, direction and standards from national EMTS models are also considered in system development and modification.

Summary of Position:
This position works independently to support the EMTS Branch by serving as the liaison to and coordinator of the 11 Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Councils (RETAC). Additionally, this position provides coordination and oversight of boards and commissions intended to support emergency medical and trauma services
throughout the state. This primarily involves the State Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Council (SEMTAC) but may also include other related boards, committees and task forces. Also provides support for other Funding Section activities such as contract management, invoice processing, and technical assistance.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:
Education and Experience:
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years. "See Resume" and missing relevant employment/education will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Part-time work will be pro-rated and education will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. If using education to substitute for experience please upload your unofficial transcripts to your application.

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment background check
• Ability to travel independently or with a group of other waste diversion specialists up to 5% of the time. Travel may include field audits, attend conferences, deliver presentations, attend meetings, etc. May be required to use a state fleet vehicle depending on location and availability.
• Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location.
• Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location.

Preferred and Essential Competencies:
Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidates position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships, deals skillfully with people who are difficult, hostile or distressed.
• Demonstrated proficiency working collaboratively with internal teams, technical and community partners and diverse public stakeholders to build partnerships;
• Excellent organizational skills; the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity, knowing the status of activities at all times.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively on a variety of projects.
• Demonstrates belief in own abilities and ideas; sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; has the ability to organize and work efficiently; completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Knowledge and experience working with boards, councils, and task forces.

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Supplemental Information

A completed State of Colorado application includes:

• Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.
• DD214 if claiming veterans status
• Resume

The Selection Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

E-Verify: CDPHE uses 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. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Jim Davidson at jim.davidson@state.co.us at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.