Ground Ambulance Inspector HFEMSD - FAA00566 (Health Professional III)

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 addition to working with a great team 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

• 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: 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 including hospitals clinics ambulatory surgical facilities renal dialysis centers emergency medical services providers designated and non-designated trauma centers long term care facilities and many other specific types of healthcare 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; certifies EMS providers and licenses air and ground 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 (EMTS) (hereinafter Branch) is to reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from sudden illness and injury by overseeing the delivery of emergency medical and trauma services 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 and licensure of EMS providers the registration of Emergency Medical Responders 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 stakeholders 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 oversees and assists with the implementation of the ground ambulance licensing rules including: 1. Development of online application forms and workflows; 2. Evaluation of agency and vehicle compliance with licensing and permitting rules; 3. Processing of online license and permit applications; 4. Issuance and tracking of ground ambulance licenses and vehicle permits; 7. Evaluation of data submission metrics to ensure ground ambulance agency compliance with data submission requirements; 8. Intake and review of complaints involving ground ambulance agencies; and 9. Development of agency plans of correction including drafting monitoring and disposition.

Serves as one of several ground ambulance service and vehicle inspectors as part of the ground ambulance service licensing and vehicle permitting program. This includes the development of clear communication using verbal written and internet-based mechanisms licensing and permitting rules application steps and requirements and technical assistance with the online application system. Also as part of this work drafts deficiency letters review plans of correction and oversee implementation of such plans to ensure compliance with regulatory standards including evaluation of completion criteria.

Additional responsibilities include reviewing and processing applications scheduling and organizing agency and/or vehicle inspections including pre-inspection arrangements producing and ensuring reports are prepared in a timely manner and reporting inspection outcomes to the Division with a recommendation for licensure or other appropriate action.

Residency Requirement:

Class Code & Classification Description:

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.

• If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214 needs to be attached to your letter stating how you meet the minimum requirements and preferred qualifications of this position.

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 call option 5.