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Salary: $53,400.00 - $58,740.00 Annually Location: Denver Metro, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: FAA00707 Department: Department of Public Health & Environment Division: Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response Opening Date: 08/26/2025 Closing Date: 9/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain Primary Physical Work Address: 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246 Contact Information: john.romerocampbell@state.oc.us How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. This position is open to current residents of Colorado. This position is an Hybrid position. This is a term-limited position. Funding cannot be guaranteed beyond December 21, 2026. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first. 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. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) serves Coloradans by providing high-quality, and cost-effective public health and environmental protection services that promote healthy people in healthy places. Staff members focus on evidence-based best practices in the public health and environmental fields and play a critical role in educating people in Colorado so they can make informed choices. In addition to free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path and flexible working arrangements, click the link below to review additional benefits and perks! Description of Job: The Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR) is the department's lead surveillance, planning and response arm for public events including communicable disease outbreaks and epidemics, pandemics, bioterrorism, and other public health and mass casualty events and disasters. The division includes the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response; State Public Health Laboratory; Health Equity Branch, Communicable Disease Branch; Immunization Branch; Public Health Informatics, Reporting, and Refugee Branch; and Operations Branch. The 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 diseases. DCPHR's Health Equity Branch exists to expand and promote equitable access to opportunities and resources that impact an individual's or community's health and right to be free from communicable diseases and their health effects. What You Will Be Doing: This position is responsible for contacting community partners and stakeholders, scheduling program meetings, tracking and recording meeting and events notes and is a primary contact to receive, distribute, and reply to general program inquiries via phone or email; aid with the tracking of training for staff; analyze program issues and issue reports of potential solutions; and aid in the overall function of the office environment of the program. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining communication materials, spreadsheets, documentation, and databases for information management and sharing with internal and external partners, stakeholders, and Health Equity leadership. This position is responsible for program materials management and ordering things like business cards and badges. Manages the Branch emergency contact list, and tracks flextime and flexplace agreements for the Branch. This position will aid with contract monitoring work, grant writing, and aid with stakeholder engagement through various aspects of rulemaking processes, committee meetings, and working groups. Position analyzes and interprets existing business processes and guides staff on proper procedures, develops new processes where none exist or could be improved and manages special projects in coordination with units within the Health Equity Branch. Health Equity Branch Program Support: The position provides program support for the Community Action and Engagement Program. Performs administrative duties to assist the program leadership to include: meeting and event coordination, interview scheduling, meeting recording and minutes, writing and editing documents, preparing communications, such as memos, emails and reports, writing and editing documents including letters and instructional documents. Office Management: Provides skilled support to the Health Equity Branch. Position is the point of contact for the unit for phone calls and emails and provides information or triage and transfer as appropriate. Provides technical assistance and support for staff. Provides technical assistance and support for Branch staff including maintaining the staff emergency contact list and the Branch flextime/flexplace agreements and schedules. Schedules meetings, assists with travel arrangements including submission of proper approval documents, and makes logistical arrangements for advisory or community stakeholder meetings. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights: Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description: H4R1XXPROGRAM ASSISTANT I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only: Four (4) years of relevant experience* in a professional program support/administrative services role or other experience* in an occupation related to this position OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education** in business, public health, communications or a field of study closely related to the assigned position and/or relevant experience* in a professional program support/administrative services role or other work in an occupation related to this position equal to four (4) years *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. **A copy of your transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Late transcripts will not be accepted. Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies: Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate's position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process. Bachelors degree preferred. Experience in public health or healthcare. Experience managing an administrative office. Experience in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Experience creating communication materials. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to present ideas accurately, effectively, and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Conditions of Employment: Must be willing to: Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. 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. 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. 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 at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules. Supplemental Information: A complete application packet must include: A completed State of Colorado application. If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 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
Salary: $53,400.00 - $58,740.00 Annually Location: Denver Metro, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: FAA00707 Department: Department of Public Health & Environment Division: Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response Opening Date: 08/26/2025 Closing Date: 9/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain Primary Physical Work Address: 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246 Contact Information: john.romerocampbell@state.oc.us How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. This position is open to current residents of Colorado. This position is an Hybrid position. This is a term-limited position. Funding cannot be guaranteed beyond December 21, 2026. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first. 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. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) serves Coloradans by providing high-quality, and cost-effective public health and environmental protection services that promote healthy people in healthy places. Staff members focus on evidence-based best practices in the public health and environmental fields and play a critical role in educating people in Colorado so they can make informed choices. In addition to free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path and flexible working arrangements, click the link below to review additional benefits and perks! Description of Job: The Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR) is the department's lead surveillance, planning and response arm for public events including communicable disease outbreaks and epidemics, pandemics, bioterrorism, and other public health and mass casualty events and disasters. The division includes the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response; State Public Health Laboratory; Health Equity Branch, Communicable Disease Branch; Immunization Branch; Public Health Informatics, Reporting, and Refugee Branch; and Operations Branch. The 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 diseases. DCPHR's Health Equity Branch exists to expand and promote equitable access to opportunities and resources that impact an individual's or community's health and right to be free from communicable diseases and their health effects. What You Will Be Doing: This position is responsible for contacting community partners and stakeholders, scheduling program meetings, tracking and recording meeting and events notes and is a primary contact to receive, distribute, and reply to general program inquiries via phone or email; aid with the tracking of training for staff; analyze program issues and issue reports of potential solutions; and aid in the overall function of the office environment of the program. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining communication materials, spreadsheets, documentation, and databases for information management and sharing with internal and external partners, stakeholders, and Health Equity leadership. This position is responsible for program materials management and ordering things like business cards and badges. Manages the Branch emergency contact list, and tracks flextime and flexplace agreements for the Branch. This position will aid with contract monitoring work, grant writing, and aid with stakeholder engagement through various aspects of rulemaking processes, committee meetings, and working groups. Position analyzes and interprets existing business processes and guides staff on proper procedures, develops new processes where none exist or could be improved and manages special projects in coordination with units within the Health Equity Branch. Health Equity Branch Program Support: The position provides program support for the Community Action and Engagement Program. Performs administrative duties to assist the program leadership to include: meeting and event coordination, interview scheduling, meeting recording and minutes, writing and editing documents, preparing communications, such as memos, emails and reports, writing and editing documents including letters and instructional documents. Office Management: Provides skilled support to the Health Equity Branch. Position is the point of contact for the unit for phone calls and emails and provides information or triage and transfer as appropriate. Provides technical assistance and support for staff. Provides technical assistance and support for Branch staff including maintaining the staff emergency contact list and the Branch flextime/flexplace agreements and schedules. Schedules meetings, assists with travel arrangements including submission of proper approval documents, and makes logistical arrangements for advisory or community stakeholder meetings. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights: Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description: H4R1XXPROGRAM ASSISTANT I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only: Four (4) years of relevant experience* in a professional program support/administrative services role or other experience* in an occupation related to this position OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education** in business, public health, communications or a field of study closely related to the assigned position and/or relevant experience* in a professional program support/administrative services role or other work in an occupation related to this position equal to four (4) years *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. **A copy of your transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Late transcripts will not be accepted. Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies: Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate's position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process. Bachelors degree preferred. Experience in public health or healthcare. Experience managing an administrative office. Experience in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Experience creating communication materials. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to present ideas accurately, effectively, and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Conditions of Employment: Must be willing to: Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. 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. 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. 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 at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules. Supplemental Information: A complete application packet must include: A completed State of Colorado application. If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 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