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PHIRR Branch Chief - 1669PrintApplyPHIRR Branch Chief - 1669Salary$91,704.00 - $110,040.00 AnnuallyLocationDenver, COJob TypeFull TimeDepartmentDepartment of Public Health & EnvironmentJob NumberFAA#01669-06/2020Closing7/16/2020 11:59 PM Mountain
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Department InformationThis position is only open to Colorado state residents.This announcement will remain open until July 16, 2020 or until we have identified an adequate applicant pool, whichever comes first. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.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 Colorado's 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 Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
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
10 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: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launchDescription of JobThe Work Unit:The Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR) Division leads the planning, prevention, detection, testing, data management, analysis, investigation, mitigation, preparedness, and response to communicable and environmental diseases. The purpose of the Public Health Informatics, Reporting, and Refugee (PHIRR) Branch is to collect, integrate, and use communicable disease and environmental health information to benefit public health. The PHIRR Branch includes the Informatics Unit, Disease Reporting Unit, HIV Reporting Unit and Refugee Health Surveillance Unit. DCPHR, and the PHIRR Branch, operate on the belief that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.What You'll Be Doing:The purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day operations of the PHIRR Branch. With division leadership, this position determines the strategic direction of the branch, determines and implements operating procedures and makes decisions based on branch priorities and division needs. As the branch chief, this position provides training, guidance, assigns work, approves leave, and oversees the day-to-day activities of 4.0 unit supervisors, 19.0 second-level staff and 3.0 OIT staff assigned as part of an interagency agreement. The position possesses expert knowledge of disease reporting methods and data systems and is knowledgeable about informatics processes and tools that support the division's data and information needs. The position uses this knowledge for program evaluation, process improvement, training, and communication with both internal and external partners. This position ensures branch functions support and enable implementation of the public health mission and goals of the division/department while maintaining compliance with applicable data security, privacy and confidentiality laws. This position determines and implements division policies and guidelines related to informatics, disease and HIV reporting and refugee health surveillance and provides guidance and customer service to branches/programs and external vendors that must adhere to those division policies and procedures. This position will oversee informatics and disease reporting staff related to the COVID response, including 3.0 OIT staff assigned as part of an interagency agreement and 7.0 term-limited staff.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Health, Epidemiology or a closely related field;ANDSix years of full time professional experience in communicable disease surveillance or epidemiology, including experience implementing or evaluating disease reporting/surveillance systems and analyzing surveillance data. Experience must include experience with supervision, program management, and program evaluation.This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.Substitutions:Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges.
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.
Must be willing and able to travel throughout the state 5% of the time including occasional overnight stays.
Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies:The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
A graduate degree in public health, epidemiology, or closely related field is highly preferred
Knowledge of public health surveillance
Knowledge of data systems, sources, transfer methods, and data management practices
Demonstrated experience leveraging information within own area and with customers or stakeholders
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to present ideas accurately, effectively, and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Holds self accountable in accomplishing work objectives and delivering business results
Uses active listening techniques to ensure full understanding of information being communicated
Careful about detail, ensuring information is complete and accurate
Ability to think critically when making decisions and solving problems
Exercises initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in identifying and solving difficult administrative problems
Ability to demonstrate awareness of technologies and use technology effectively
Supplemental InformationA complete application packet must include:
A completed State of Colorado application.
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum 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.
Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position or that as a result of no longer being considered, you were discriminated against, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. If an applicant seeks to have an allegation of discrimination reviewed by the Board, that person must file an appeal (petition for hearing) within 10 days of the action or receipt of any final written selection decision. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.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 at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
