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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 tobacco-free campus offers free parking and great additional benefits. 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
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: 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 healthcare facilities and services in Colorado numbering approximately 3200 facilities 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 healthcare services. The division licenses recommends certification and conducts routine surveys (sampling inspections) for healthcare facilities and consumer services; provides consumer safety and healthcare quality programs; recognizes Emergency Medical Service (EMS) education programs and certifies EMS providers; and licenses all air ambulance services
operating within the state.
This work unit exists to: (1) protect the health safety and welfare of patients/residents of health care facilities in the state of Colorado by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified facilities and providers utilizing applicable federal and state laws/regulations and professional standards of practice; and (2) to provide to the public information on health care facilities.
Duties of Position:
This position is staffed by professionals who
Residency Requirement:
This posting is open to current and non-current residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Non-current residents refer to residents of the State of Utah that reside within a 30-mile radius to the Colorado state border. Residents outside of the State of Utah and Colorado will not be accepted.Class Code & Classification Description:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
andOR
Two (2) years of experience providing care or regulatory oversight in nursing facilities or alternative care facility regulated by Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division
and
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing social work public health health administration or closely related field of study.
and
Current valid licensure as an LPN from the Colorado Board of Nursing or any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Cover Letter Required:
Along with the application submit a cover letter not to exceed two typewritten pages double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples of determining and/or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position. Part of or all of the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.
Conditions of Employment:
Thoroughness when performing work and conscientiousness in attention to detail.
Ability to gather relevant information; identify and analyze problems using sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions. Model high standards of honesty integrity trust openness and respect for individuals.
Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
Interpersonal and Conflict Management Skills- Displays understanding courtesy tact empathy and concern; develops and maintains effective relationships; deals skillfully with people who are difficult hostile or distressed; effectively manages and resolves conflicts confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way; does not avoid conflict when it can produce better solutions.
Ability to assess consumer care treatment and quality of care and life as provided by health care facilities through observations interviews and record review.
Experience and ability to write factually accurate clear concise and professional reports.
Ability to analyze the information and reach logical well supported conclusions.
Appeal Rights:
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.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email atwithin ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.
A completed State of Colorado application includes:
Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.
DD214 if claiming veterans status
Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications.
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:
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 pre-employment 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 reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Dan McKenna ator call option 5.
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