TECHNICIAN IV - Birth Unit Specialist - 00163
TECHNICIAN IV - Birth Unit Specialist - 00163
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Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
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 Colorados 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 tobaccofree campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines the Glendale City Center 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 longterm disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
- Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
- Tuition assistance for collegelevel courses including Masters degree programs
- Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules and
- A variety of employee resource groups
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to: must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor nonresidents of the United States.Description of Job
The Work Unit
This position is housed in the Center for Health and Environmental Data (CHED) which is comprised of two offices the Office of EHealth and Data and the Office of the State Registrar and Records. The Office of the State Registrar and Records is responsible for the stewardship and preservation of Colorado vital records and the administration of the Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry.
The Vital Records Program ensures the administration of the Colorado Vital Statistics Act by 1 ) registering all vital events including births deaths fetal deaths and induced terminations of pregnancy 2) issuing certified copies of births deaths and fetal deaths 3) amending and correcting records of all vital events 4) providing data to Federal agencies including the National Center for Health Statistics and the Social Security Administration 5) receipt and verification of reports of marriages and divorces 7) implementation and support of electronic birth and death registration systems and electronic issuance systems at the state and local level and computerization of historic vital records. The Office supports 63 local registrars in the registration and issuance of vital record certificates and provides training and technical support for data providers such as local registrars hospitals and funeral directors.
What You Will Be Doing:
This position works within a high production operational unit and is responsible for processing birth and specialty (adoption/parentage) certificate registrations modifications to birth certificates and performs quality assurance for birth registrations. The nature of this position consists of unique specialized practices and procedures that require a level of complexity that is higher due to the level of decision making. This includes the skills and knowledge needed to analyze the various types of documents submitted by applicants each day to determine whether a request should be approved and processed or denied. Assists walkin customers at the client service window reviews applications and supporting documentation to determine acceptability eligibility performs corrections on birth certificate data in applicable computer databases as needed and issue certified copies
of birth certificates.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of experience in an occupational field related to the work in Vital Records documentation and management.
OR
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a yearforyear basis.A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. See Resume will not be accepted. In addition parttime work will be prorated. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)
Conditions of Employment:
1.)A preemployment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies:
The preferred experience competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:Previous experience working with Spanishspeaking customers
Previous experience working with Vital Records including interpreting statutes rules and regulations.
Relevant years of State service shall be considered
- Previous experience providing customer service via telephone email and in person;
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking:
- Ability to ensure that information is complete and accurate;
Quality assurance experience
- Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated proficiency working collaboratively with internal teams
- 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
- Initiative & selfmanagement; the passion and ability to drive into the work and accomplish tasks within established timeframes
- Outstanding skills and abilities in verbal and written communications
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise tact discretion and sound judgment
- Experience working with confidential records
- Strong sense of professionalism including a strong work ethic and the ability to remain composed under pressure
- Critical thinking; ability and motivation to develop creative solutions to complex interpersonal process and systemic challenges
- Selfefficacy flexibility and adaptability; high tolerance for ambiguity and ability to perform research to identify appropriate courses of action
- Demonstrated strong judgement and decision making
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
- A completed State of Colorado application.
- A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
- If using education to qualify a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts can be attached to your application.
- If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214 attached to your application.
- 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 thecomparative 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.
Appeal Rights:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position or that as a result of no longer being considered you were discriminated against you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. If an applicant seeks to have an allegation of discrimination reviewed by the Board that person must file an appeal (petition for hearing) within 10 days of the action or receipt of any final written selection decision. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or representative and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director Attn: Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax:. Phone:. The tenday deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
EVerify: CDPHE uses eVerify an Internetbased system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutEVerify 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 nonresidents of the United States.
ADAAA Accommodations:
The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at or calloption 5.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
