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Compliance and Enforcement Specialist HFEMS - FAA01749


Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division
Now hiring for our Office of Policy, Enforcement, and Records

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: 

  • 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

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

Requirements

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 license 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 all air and ground ambulance services operating within the state of Colorado.

The division’s Enforcement Services Group is tasked with acting against the license of a health facility or emergency medical service provider. The Enforcement Services Group works closely with the health facility licensing and surveying branches. The Enforcement Services Group conducts fitness reviews to evaluate owner and operator applicants, assesses the strength of deficiencies cited by investigators, engages applicants and licensees to attain compliance, and initiates licensure actions by writing defensible enforcement final agency actions. The Enforcement Services Group assists the Colorado Attorney General’s Office to support the licensing and surveying branch in the Colorado Office of Administrative Court.

Summary of Position:
This position is the health facility licensing expert, responsible for enforcing statutes and regulations governing licensed health facilities to protect patient health, safety, and welfare. This position is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and enforcing violations of statutes and regulations governing licensed entities. The position develops defensible enforcement actions, ensures due process, and drives corrective action to bring licensees into compliance, or when warranted, advances cases toward formal
discipline including license conditions, suspension, or revocation. The role requires independent judgment, the ability to interpret licensing and health facilities regulations, and the ability to manage cases from initial violation through final resolution. This position works closely with the health facilities enforcement coordinator, Position 00604, providing instruction, guidance, and oversight on the handling of health facility regulatory violations. This position leads health facility enforcement meetings, requires knowledge of statutes and regulations pertaining to health facility licensing and administrative law. Rule interpretation and application are required, as are clear and concise writing, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and organization.

Qualifications

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: 

C7C4XXHEALTH PROFESSIONAL IV

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as documenting regulatory or compliance findings, with a strong emphasis on drafting clear, thorough, and legally defensible written determinations based on observed conditions and applicable regulations.


OR


Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to seven (7) years. An example is graduation with a bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, nursing, business administration, or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience listed above.


Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:  

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  • Ability to analyze facts, data, and evidence to arrive at a logical conclusion.

  • Ability to prepare detailed reports and correspondence.

  • Ability to observe, electronically record, and interpret information.

  • Ability to maintain meticulous records.

  • Ability to present simplified concepts to stakeholders, licensees, and staff.

  • Ability to use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors, and support decision making.

  • Possess computer literacy, specifically with Microsoft products and Google Workspace, as well as professional email etiquette.

  • Experience with and ability to write factually accurate, clear, concise, and professional reports.

  • Experience with courtroom protocol, testifying, and litigation.

  • Experience with case preparation, including preparing formal complaints, notices, and settlement agreements.


Conditions of Employment:
  • A pre-employment background check
  • Must be able to work in environments where contagious diseases may be present (appropriate personal protective equipment and procedural protocols will be provided).
  • 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.
  • 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 proficient in word processing and able to use current communication technology to connect to the office from the field.

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.

A completed State of Colorado application includes:

  • 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.

  • Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum qualifications


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 cdphe_benefits@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.

Date Posted
04/30/2026
Job Reference
FAA01749-04/28/26
Organization
Department of Public Health & Environment, Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Category
Health Evaluator/Consultant
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