Field Health Compliance Inspector III - Public Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a Health Professional III to assess care quality and regulatory compliance in health facilities across Colorado. This role requires independent survey work, documentation of deficiencies, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Residency in Colorado is required. Travel up to 50–75% statewide is common, with occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Six years of related health care experience in a facility or program regulated by HFEMSD.
• A combination of related education and experience equal to six years.
• Must substantiate meeting minimum qualifications in the Work Experience section of the application.

Responsibilities

• Assess care and quality of life in health facilities through observations, interviews, and record review.
• Evaluate facility compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.
• Write clear, legally defensible statements of deficiencies.
• Assist in pre-survey preparation and sample selection.
• Facilitate meetings between survey team members and facility staff.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Conflict management

Attention to detail

Integrity

Public service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, or related field

Job description

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a Health Professional III to assess care quality and regulatory compliance in health facilities across Colorado. This role requires independent survey work, documentation of deficiencies, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Residency in Colorado is required. Travel up to 50–75% statewide is common, with occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight stays.