Health Compliance Inspector Work Lead Trainer, (HP IV) Academy and Workforce Development HFEMSD

At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment we are charged with protecting Colorados health and environment a responsibility that affects every person and every community in the state. CDPHE is distinctive because we bring public health and environmental protection together under one agency recognizing that healthy people depend on healthy places. Our teams prevent diseases and injury respond to emergencies ranging from outbreaks to global pandemics reduce air pollution protect water quality regulate health facilities manage environmental hazards perform advanced laboratory testing provide birth and death records and implement health promoting programs. We turn science and data into action set statewide standards and work alongside local public health agencies and community partners to meet Colorados most pressing health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE means applying your expertise to complex consequential work that can improve lives across the state.

Our mission captures this broad portfolio of work: to advance Colorados health and protect the places we live learn work and play. Our vision is a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. Achieving the mission and vision takes bold action talented people broad partnerships and a commitment to serving every Coloradan.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Hybrid work options may be available at the supervisors discretion and based on business needs. The position will be based at4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver CO 80246.

CDPHE Offers:

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• Medical and dental plans.

• Colorado PERA retirement options including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.

• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.

• Employer-paid life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Potential flexible working arrangements

• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.

• Tuition assistance.

• Employee wellness programs.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.

Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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.

The purpose of the HFEMSD Academy and Workforce Development is to provide a structured consistent framework for staff development across the Health Facilities and EMS Division. It serves as a centralized hub for regulatory training and ongoing professional development ensuring staff are equipped with the knowledge skills and resources needed to perform their roles effectively and uphold the Divisions standards of quality safety and compliance.

What You Will Do:

Serves as a preceptor assuming responsibility for training Health Professional IIs (HP II) and Health Professional IIIs (HP III) in the evaluation of regulatory compliance and writing deficiency reports. Works closely with the supervisor and the section manager to provide feedback and coaching to staff on work product and projects. Provides work lead supervision for two professional FTE trainees in the Academy and Workforce Development section. Collaborates with the supervisor and the section manager to develop plans for surveyor training and to evaluate surveyor readiness to conduct licensure/certification surveys in accordance with all regulatory requirements. Ensures work products delivered by trainees are accurate complete and defensible. Serves as work leader for specific training surveys (in the classroom on-site in a facility or simulation) that assess the care treatment and quality of life provided by healthcare facilities through observations interviews and record review. Conducts pre-survey preparation activities assigns work to survey team members facilitates meetings between surveyors and facility staff and ensures that survey work is completed accurately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trains new HP IIs and HP IIIs in the classroom and in the field on the processes for assessing and evaluating facility compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Instructs new surveyors in tasks such as entrance conference sample selection record review interviewing patients/residents family and staff observation of service delivery decision-making and exit conference.

• Assists trainees in deficiency report writing and provides feedback for improvement.

• Provides feedback to supervisor and section manager based on the trainees progress and any additional training needs.

• Works closely with the supervisor and the section manager to develop training plans and evaluates competencies for trainees.

• Serves as a preceptor and work lead assuming some responsibility for training of HP IIs and HP IIIs in the evaluation of regulatory compliance and writing deficiency reports.

• Develops resource materials for all staff regarding surveys processes and professional development.

• Serves as work leader for specific training surveys (in the classroom on-site in a facility or simulation) that assess the care treatment and quality of life provided by healthcare facilities through observations interviews and record review.

• Conducts pre-survey preparation activities.

• Attends meetings serves on task forces or teams completes projects and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Residency Requirement:

Class Code & Classification Description:

C7C4XX Health Professional IV

Minimum Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division or closely related experience.

OR

A combination of related education in Public Health Social Work Nursing Healthcare Administration Psychology or closely related field and/or relevant experience in health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division or closely related experience in an occupation related to the work assigned 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:

• Prior experience with the State of Colorado.

• Prior surveyor work experience.

• QSEP Qualification testing.

• Foundational adult learning or experience as a trainer/talent management

• Classroom delivery and presentation skills

• Experience with instructional design and lesson planning

• Critical thinking and analytical skills

• Ability to evaluate course topics and distinguish between primary and secondary materials ensuring content is directly relevant to the role of a surveyor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Residency Requirement:

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

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

• Critical Status: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. During this time travel restrictions may be in place.

• Critical Status: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. During this time travel restrictions may be in place.

• TRAVEL:

  • Travel is required in order to conduct training surveys across the state of Colorado in training new employees in the field.

  • Field training may be week-long overnight travel monthly a year.

  • Field training is often several days long and could require at least 4 overnight stays in a week in remote locations of Colorado.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 lbs. of equipment for extended periods of time.

  • Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time including climbing multiple flights of stairs.

  • Must be able to hold tablet computer in standing position.

• Work extended hours weekends evenings nights and holidays as needed or due to circumstances of a survey.

• Must be able to work in environments where contagious diseases may be present.

• Must complete the Train the Trainer course prior to being hired into this role.

• Must be vaccinated against COVID19.*See Note

• Must obtain an influenza shot annually prior to the onset of the flu season or wear a mask while on facility/agency premises.**

• Requires the use and operation of state fleet vehicles.***

• *Note:Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnsons Janssen vaccine as defined by the most recent State of Colorados Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

• **Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions vaccination guidance.

• *** Conditions apply to use of fleet vehicles such as location and availability.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director Attn: Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax: . Phone: . Email address: The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at .

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.

• 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.