Public Health Compliance Inspectors HFEMSD (Entry Level) - FAA00364.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking entry-level candidates for a surveyor-in-training role. This position involves assisting experienced professionals in conducting health facility inspections and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal for those passionate about public health, the role offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Strong retirement benefits

Medical and dental health plans

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

11 paid holidays per year

Tuition assistance for college courses

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Entry-level position ideal for individuals starting in health care or public health.
• Relevant experience can include personal care for family members.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist experienced surveyors in health facilities inspections.
• Gather data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Willingness to Learn

Education

Associates or Bachelors Degree

Job description

This announcement will be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division is now hiring for our Training Academy! We are anticipating to make a hire and start new employees early to mid July 2025, at the latest.

Ready to kickstart your career in public health? We’re looking for passionate, entry-level candidates who are eager to make an impact in communities across Colorado! Whether your experience is personal, professional, or both, we believe your story matters. Join us and dive into the world of Colorado’s public health—apply today and start your journey of learning, growth, and meaningful change!

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. In addition to working with a great team and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• 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

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.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.

This work unit exists to: (1) protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients/residents of health care facilities in the state of Colorado, by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified facilities and providers, utilizing applicable federal and state laws/regulations and professional standards of practice; and (2) to provide to the public information on health care facilities.

Summary of Position:
An entry-level surveyor-in-training to learn and develop the skills necessary for promotion to Health Professional (HP) HPII and HP III level for independently conducting health facilities inspections. This role specifically involves observing and assisting experienced surveyors under the supervision and direction of upper-level Health Professionals, Training Specialists, and/or Nurse Consultants in gathering data, analyzing information, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position will provide opportunities to gain knowledge about surveying techniques and industry practices in preparation for the trainee to graduate through a series of classroom education and training to qualify for an HP II role.

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:

C7C1IX

HEALTH PROFESSIONAL I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years. "See Resume" and missing relevant employment or education will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Education will be credited on a year-for-year basis. Part-time work will be pro-rated. If using education to substitute for experience please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts to your application.
Experience:

• Four (4) years of any professional or personal relevant experience.
• Relevant experience can include taking care of family members and/or friends pertaining to personal or health care.
• This is an entry-level position ideal for individuals looking to start their career in health care or public health.

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of experience and education equivalent to four (4) years.
• Open to recent graduates with an associates or bachelors degree in public health, health administration, nursing, business administration, etc but will consider degrees from other fields. An associates degree will count towards two (2) years of experience and a bachelors degree will count towards four (4) years of experience.
• For example, if you have an associates degree you will need at least two (2) additional years of experience in your application to meet the minimum requirements for this position.
• If you are passionate about making a difference in public health and have a strong interest in this field, regardless of whether your background is not academic-focused or if you hold a college degree. Qualified candidates are those who possess an eye for detail, are curious, and have a genuine passion for public work.

Cover Letter Required:

Please submit a cover letter no more than four paragraphs stating:

1. How you meet the minimum qualifications.

2. Why you are interested in the role.

3. Why you would be a good fit for this position.

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment background check

• Ability and willingness to travel independently or with a group of other health professionals up to 50% of the time throughout Colorado.

• Must be willing 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.

• Must obtain an influenza shot annually prior to the onset of the flu season or wear a mask while on facility/agency premises. *See exemption note below

• Must be vaccinated against COVID19. **See note below

• Must be able to perform annual fit testing for N-95 masks, as well as complete annual training on donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Must be able to work occasional evening, night, weekend, or holidays depending upon circumstances of survey or complaint.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45lbs. of equipment for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of timeincluding climbing multiple flights of stairs.

• Must be able to hold a tablet computer in a standing position.

• Once employed in this position, must successfully complete and apply all required surveyor training (unless training is unavailable) within the first six (6) months of service.

• Requires the use and operation of state fleet vehicles. ***conditions apply

*Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s vaccination guidance.
**Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
*** Conditions apply to use of fleet vehicles such as location and availabilityPreferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship or volunteer experience in healthcare, public health, or regulatory environments
• Ability to learn and apply technical inspection procedures
• Interest in healthcare compliance and quality assurance
• Basic understanding of health facility operations and regulations
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to communicate effectively orally with information and ideas so others will understand.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format so others will understand.
• Ability to instruct individuals for guidance with personal care needs
• Listening Skills
• Teaching Skills
• Willingness to Learn

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 [e-mail] 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, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

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 qualifications of the position. Please see "Cover Letter Required" in the minimum qualifications section for more information.

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, [e-mail] call 303-692-2060, option 5.