JOB
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.
Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
Mission - To advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.
Vision - To create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
CDPHE offers:
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Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
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Flexible working arrangements
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Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans
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Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
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Paid life insurance
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Short- and long-term disability coverage
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11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off
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Tuition assistance
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Wellness programs
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Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
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Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Work Unit:
The Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability (DEHS) comprises 13 units implementing a variety of programs to protect and improve Colorado's environment and human health. The division delivers services that:
Assure safe food from production to consumption through our milk, manufactured food, hemp and retail food programs;
Maintain acceptable conditions in schools, swimming pools, child care facilities, state correctional facilities, and tanning facilities;
Protect land, water and air quality resources affected by the agricultural animal feeding industry;
Improve Colorado’s environment through programs to conserve and reuse resources, prevent pollution, and advance the principles of recycling and sustainable development; and
Provide epidemiologic research, public health surveillance, and toxicology and risk assessment information to the department’s environmental and public health programs, local governments, and industry to inform decisions and policy development.
What You Will Do:
The Division Director oversees all division activities and functions. In partnership with other senior managers and program and unit managers, this position establishes the division’s strategic direction in alignment with department-wide goals, ensures achievement of short-term and long-term objectives, develops and implements statewide policy initiatives, and manages funding, operations, and staff resources and capacity. The Division Director mentors staff and ensures professional development so that succession planning is in place for all programs and functions within the division.
The position supervises staff that directly oversee compliance with numerous state rules and regulations adopted by four of the department’s Type 1 boards and commissions: the State Board of Health, the Water Quality Control Commission, the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission, and the Air Quality Control Commission.
The Division Director is part of the Department’s Leadership Team and functions to advise the Executive Director, the Director of Environmental Health and Protection, the Deputy Executive Director, and the Chief Medical Officer on a wide variety of issues, including issues related to: hemp; food safety laws and regulations; strategies to mitigate impacts of foodborne illness; toxicology and environmental hazards; and sustainability and strategies for greening businesses.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 colorado.gov/jobs application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs 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
[email protected] or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
