Assistant Business Technology Liaison

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERA retirement options

401(k) and 457 plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible working arrangements

11 paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment seeks a Business Technology Liaison to provide internal IT support and serve as the primary connector between the division, other CDPHE divisions, and the Governor’s Office of Information Technology. This role also acts as a secondary BTL in the division.

The position requires 1 year of public sector IT liaison experience and strong cross‑functional collaboration, with some travel to support satellite offices. Residency in Colorado is required.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant public sector IT support or liaison experience.
• A combination of IT-focused education and/or public sector experience equal to one year.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal technical support and serve as liaison between divisions and Governor’s IT Office.
• Act as secondary Business Technology Liaison within the division.

Skills

Public sector experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Diplomatic communication

IT liaison

Travel readiness

Education

Related IT or business degree

Job description

About Cdphe

At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we are charged with protecting Colorado’s health and environment – a responsibility that affects every person and every community in the state. CDPHE is distinctive because we bring public health and environmental protection together under one agency, recognizing that healthy people depend on healthy places. Our teams prevent diseases and injury, respond to emergencies ranging from E.coli outbreaks to global pandemics, reduce air pollution, protect water quality, regulate health facilities, manage environmental hazards, perform advanced laboratory testing, provide birth and death records, and implement health promoting programs. We turn science and data into action, set statewide standards, and work alongside local public health agencies and community partners to meet Colorado’s most pressing health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE means applying your expertise to complex, consequential work that can improve lives across the state.

Department Information

At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we are charged with protecting Colorado’s health and environment – a responsibility that affects every person and every community in the state. CDPHE is distinctive because we bring public health and environmental protection together under one agency, recognizing that healthy people depend on healthy places. Our teams prevent diseases and injury, respond to emergencies ranging from E.coli outbreaks to global pandemics, reduce air pollution, protect water quality, regulate health facilities, manage environmental hazards, perform advanced laboratory testing, provide birth and death records, and implement health promoting programs. We turn science and data into action, set statewide standards, and work alongside local public health agencies and community partners to meet Colorado’s most pressing health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE means applying your expertise to complex, consequential work that can improve lives across the state.

Our mission captures this broad portfolio of work: to advance Colorado’s health and protect the places we live, learn, work, and play. Our vision is a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. Achieving the mission and vision takes bold action, talented people, broad partnerships, and a commitment to serving every Coloradan.

Important Information

• Hybrid work options may be available at the supervisor’s discretion and based on business needs. The position will be based at 4300 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80246, USA

CDPHE Offers

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• Medical and dental plans.
• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.
• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Potential flexible working arrangements
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.
• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Description of Job

The Work Unit

The Office of Operations provides support for the business operations of CDPHE, including oversight of department-wide and business-focused technology functions, occupancy of leased space, budget and financial operations, and legal and regulatory compliance.

What You Will Do

The Business Technology Liaison provides internal technical support and is the primary connection between the division, other CDPHE divisions, and the Governor’s Office of Information Technology. This work helps ensure the division and department gets the best possible technology, software, support and service from OIT. This role acts as a secondary BTL in the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Technology Liaison & Technical Support
• IT Asset Management & Procurement Coordination

Residency Requirement

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

H9A2XX Business Application Support Specialist I

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.

• You must substantiate that you meet the minimum qualifications when filling out the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to do so will result in the application not moving forward in the hiring process. “See resume” will not be accepted. Resumes are considered supplemental information and are not considered in the initial evaluation. In addition, part‑time work will be prorated when determining whether minimum qualifications are met.**

Experience Only

One (1) year of relevant professional public sector experience providing technology support or serving as a liaison between business/program staff and information technology (IT) professionals

Education And Experience

A combination of related education in business application technology, applied information technology, computer information systems, information technology, or business administration with an IT system focus and/or professional public sector experience providing technology support or serving as a liaison between business/program staff and information technology (IT) professionals equal to one (1) year

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Experience working under a central IT support model
• State government technology experience
• Experience working in a complex organization with multiple competing priorities
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration, proven relationship‑building and stakeholder management
• A diplomatic communicator capable of building consensus among diverse groups and leadership styles

Conditions Of Employment

• Residency Requirement Options:
• This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
• A pre‑employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• TRAVEL: 10% annually to support satellite offices

Appeal Rights

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten‑day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

E-Verify

CDPHE uses e-Verify,