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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) seeks candidates for roles within the department dedicated to protecting Colorado’s health and environment. The posting notes that eligibility is limited to current residents of Colorado and highlights potential hybrid work arrangements and the Denver headquarters location.
CDPHE emphasizes public service, collaboration with local partners, and a broad portfolio of initiatives spanning disease prevention, environmental protection, and
This posting is only open to current residents of the State of Colorado.
This posting is only open to current residents of the State of Colorado.
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.
CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Briefly describe the purpose of 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