PROJECT MANAGER I Term Limited Part Time 1187
Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
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Job Summary
- Department Information
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado
2026 HR Video -- Combo 4At 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.
This position is term-limited and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond June 30 2029. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out whichever comes first.
This is a Part time position requiring 16 hours per week.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
- Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
PROJECT MANAGER I (H1K2XX)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:To be considered for this position you must meet one of the following options for consideration
Seven (7) years of professional experience in project management program administration public health program management program evaluation or similar experience.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in public health program evaluation/applied research organizational psychology project management or a field of study related to the work assignment.
AND
Three (3) years of professional experience in project management program administration public health program management program evaluation management or similar experience.
OR
A Masters degree or Doctoral degree in public health program evaluation/applied research organizational psychology project management or a field of study related to the work assignment will substitute for the required education andthe required experience on a year-for-year basis.NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.
**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.**
PREFERRED AND ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES: In addition to the minimum requirements the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:Advanced Program Evaluation & Research Methodology:Demonstrated expertise (10 years) in designing executing and overseeing complex multi-component state-level public health program evaluations using established frameworks (e.g. CDC Framework for Program Evaluation RE-AIM Stepwise etc.). Proven ability to act as an evaluation liaison between state-level program staff and external evaluation partners.
CCPD Subject Matter Expertise:Specialized knowledge and significant applied experience (7 years) in evaluation or evaluation oversight of chronic disease prevention and control initiatives specifically for the Cancer Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease (CCPD) grant program interventions data and data collections and health outcomes.
Strategic Planning & Organizational Alignment:Proven track record of leading high-level strategic planning initiatives for state-level public health programs including facilitating diverse interest holders in identifying and prioritizing strategic objectives and corresponding measures and tracking systems.
Executive-Level Communication Skills:Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex statistical and evaluation data into clear actionable insights executive summaries and strategic policy recommendations for diverse internal and external stakeholders including executive leadership.
Supervisory Leadership:Extensive experience in formal direct supervision and/or oversight of epidemiologists program evaluators or project management staff (10 years). Proven ability to mentor and coach staff in identifying operational efficiencies and balancing workloads across competing priorities.
Conditions of Employment- A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
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 .
- Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
- A completed State of Colorado application.
- A COVER LETTER: describing how your professional (/supervisoryif relevant)experience aligns with the preferred qualifications of this position
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.
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