• Employee wellness programs and facilities
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• 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
• 11 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

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.

As outlined in statute (C.R.S. Section 25-3.5-101, et seq.), the purpose of the Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Branch is to reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from sudden illness and injury by overseeing the delivery of emergency medical and trauma services (EMTS) in Colorado. The branch improves access to healthcare services and/or interventions through the establishment, maintenance, and control of EMTS system components. The regulatory responsibilities of the work unit include the certification of EMS providers, the recognition of educational institutions that deliver initial EMS provider training and continuing education, the licensure of ground ambulance agencies and air ambulance agencies, the administration and management of the EMTS funding program, and the designation of hospitals as trauma centers. The State Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Council (SEMTAC), the Emergency Medical Practice Advisory Council (EMPAC), the 11 Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Councils (RETACs), the Designation Review Committee, the Pediatric Emergency Care Committee, and other stakeholders provide input on the work of the branch. Guidance, direction, and standards from national EMTS models are also considered in system development and modification.

Summary of Position:
This position serves to provide programmatic support across the Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Branch and technical and professional support to both internal and external stakeholders. This includes supporting all branch sections; drafting and preparing documents and reports; reviewing program
documents for compliance with rules and standards; utilizing software programs for compiling and analyzing data for process improvements and trends; making travel arrangements; developing meeting agendas and scheduling meetings and meeting facilities; taking minutes at various meetings; and serving as the branch's records manager and handling records retention duties. This position is also responsible for purchasing for the branch, providing support to all sections, programs and units, and assisting with special projects. An additional purpose of this position is to support the Operations Section by performing certification functions, including EMS provider certification application processing and filing; interpreting rules, regulations and policies;
demonstrating and explaining program rules and policies to customers; answering questions and providing information; identifying, analyzing and distilling processes to resolve problems, identify efficiencies and develop solutions.

Residency Requirement:

Class Code & Classification Description:

Experience Only:

Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as previous program assistant experience working with funding, license applications, assisting other program managers when needed, assisting with EMTS programs and systems.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years. For example a bachelors degree and one (1) year of previous program assistant experience working with funding, license applications, assisting other program managers when needed, assisting with EMTS programs and systems.

• A pre-employment background check

• 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.

• This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need. *Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change based on CDPHE's business needs.

• 5% travel throughout the year. Travel will include throughout the state of Colorado and may be alone or with others in your work unit.

Preferred and Essential Competencies:
The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

• Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidates position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of the operations in all of the health care facilities/programs regulated by the section.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, precedents and arrive at a logical conclusion.
• Ability to observe, record, and interpret information.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of this active position.
• Thoroughness when performing work and conscientiousness in attention to detail.
• Advanced Interpersonal and conflict management skills e.g. displays understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern; develops and maintains effective relationships; deals skillfully with people who are difficult, hostile or distressed; effectively manages and resolves conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way.
• Competency in technology and equipment used in a health care setting.
• Ability to use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors and support decision-making.

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.

A completed State of Colorado application includes:

• Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.

• DD214 if claiming veterans status 

• Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum requirements 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. 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, Dan McKenna, atdaniel.mckenna@state.co.usor call 303-692-2060, option 5.