Assessment and Planning Specialist

At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender race ethnicity religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status education level disability socio-economic status or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs: 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver CO 80246

Be a REAL difference . . .join us in serving our communities advancing Colorados health and protecting the places we live work learn and play to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

CDPHE offers:

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.

• Flexible working arrangements

• Retirement ( PERA options)Medical and dental health plans

• Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401K and 457 plans

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off

• Tuition assistance

• Wellness programs

• Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information go to: of Job

The Work Unit:

The mission of the Office of Public Health Practice Planning and Local Partnerships (OPHP) is to collaborate and partner across the public health system to maintain and further strengthen statewide infrastructure and capacity. The Office of Public Health Practice Planning and Local Partnerships exists to build capacity and improve performance of state and local public health agencies. Office staff members work across the department and with local public health agencies boards and organizations to foster collaboration and leverage resources to:

• Lead Colorados assessment and planning system for state and local public health.
• Develop infrastructure to ensure all counties provide the core public health services and local public health directors meet the defined minimum qualifications.
• Distribute funds to local public health and monitor contracts.
• Provide technical assistance to state and local public health agencies for training assessment and planning public health practice performance improvement workforce development
• Serve as a liaison and contact for all local public health agencies and provide connections to a variety of CDPHE programs and resources.
• Connect with national organizations and governmental public health agencies in other states.
• Increase public health practice competency through the utilization and dissemination of evidence-based best practices using a variety of delivery mechanisms including synchronic and asynchronous training tools and resources.
• Represent the department in professional public health organizations.
• Support the development of the public health workforce through training capacity building funding and partnerships.

Residency Requirement:

Class Code & Classification Description:

**This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. See Resume will not be addition part-time work will be prorated.**

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in public health planning and evaluation including providing technical assistance to diverse partners and communities. Technical assistance includes providing training consultation resource development and quality assurance checks to partners.

A combination of related education in public health or closely-related field and/or relevant experience in public health planning and evaluation including providing technical assistance to diverse partners and communities. Technical assistance includes providing training consultation resource development and quality assurance checks to partners. equal to seven (7) years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the minimum requirements the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:

• Demonstrated proficiency working collaboratively with internal and external teams technical and community partners diverse public stakeholders and medical providers.
• Proven experience building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse partners including schools and education entities.
• Experience using communication strategies and tactics to disseminate information to partners.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication ability to adapt communication to fit intended audience that may have varying technical skills various levels within an organization and in groups and individual settings.
• Working knowledge of Public Health Accreditation Board requirements
• Experience assisting local public health agencies in aligning their work with state-level messages or priorities.
• Experience selecting evidence-based public health strategies and implementing those strategies with fidelity.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

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 acknowledgment of the Departments action.

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 Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at Information

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.

• A Resume

• A Cover Letter

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your application.

• If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your application.

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.

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 at or call option 5.