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State of Colorado Health Educator, Toxicology & Environmental Epidemiology Office CDPHE DEHS - FAA01773 in Denver, Colorado
Health Educator, Toxicology & Environmental Epidemiology Office CDPHE DEHS - FAA01773
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Health Educator, Toxicology & Environmental Epidemiology Office CDPHE DEHS - FAA01773
Salary
$49,848.00 - $64,812.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA01773-08/30/24
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Environmental Health & Sustainability Division
Opening Date
09/05/2024
Closing Date
9/16/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4300 Cherry Creek S Dr.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
N/A
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
Division of Environmental Health & Sustainability
Now hiring for our Toxicology and Environmental Epidemiology Office
This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies and may be extended.
Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification: Public Health & Community Outreach Professional II (H1S2XX)
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.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/
Description of Job
The Work Unit:
The Toxicology and Environmental Epidemiology Office (TEEO) exists to provide epidemiologic research, surveillance data, toxicology and health risk assessment information to the department, environmental programs, federal and local public health and environmental agencies, state and local governments, Colorado communities, and industry. TEEO responds to community concerns about environmental exposures and disease clusters by conducting health risk investigations and evaluating environmental exposures, hazards and health status of communities. TEEO provides scientifically informed environmental health education and recommendations to interested communities, businesses and partners. Topics covered by TEEO span from exposure to toxic substances (e.g. lead, mercury, carbon monoxide, pesticides, mold), cancer clusters, environmental health standards, and recommendations to reduce risk.
TEEO responds to community concerns about environmental exposures and disease clusters. Staff members provide expertise and oversight for state and community-based environmental and occupational health research, health surveillance, and biomonitoring. It conducts health risk investigations and evaluates environmental exposures, hazards and health status of communities. TEEO also provides environmental health education to health professionals, students and the public and works with its partners to foster scientifically informed analysis and public health policy development.
Summary of Position:
This position exists to create and distribute actionable, accessible, science-based health information about environmental health hazards to people, including community members, policymakers, and stakeholders, through a variety of channels, including direct outreach. Additionally, this position supports coordination activities of internal and external partners including contract monitoring, scheduling meetings, providing project and timeline status updates, and ensuring the proper review process of project materials.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications, must meet one of the following options below:
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/education will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Part-time work will be pro-rated and education will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. If using education to substitute for experience please upload your unofficial transcripts to your application.
Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification: Public Health & Community Outreach Professional II (H1S2XX)
Option 1, Experience:
Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as contract monitoring, grants administration, project coordination, or customer service related to environmental science or public health.
OR
Option 2, Experience & Education:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years. An example would be a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in public administration, environmental science, public health, policy or management, business administration or closely related field and one (1) year of full time professional experience in contract monitoring, grants administration, project coordination, or customer service related to environmental science or public health.
OR
Option 3, Advanced Education:
A master's and bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in public administration, environmental science, public health, policy or management, business administration or closely related field will substitute for the experience requirement.
Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment background check
Ability to travel independently or with a group of other waste diversion specialists up to 10% of the time or up to four (4) days in a month. Travel may include field audits, attend conferences, deliver presentations, attend meetings, etc.
Preferred and Essential Competencies:
Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidates position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.
Excellent organizational skills; the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities and goals on time.
Experience creating and delivering written and oral communications to decision-makers in a manner that meets the needs of the audience..
Demonstrated proficiency working collaboratively with internal teams, technical and community partners and diverse public stakeholders to build partnerships.
Experience with contract monitoring and/or grant administration.
Experience with organizing, planning and participating in meetings and outreach events.
Experience developing and maintaining relationships.
Demonstrated skills in digesting complex material into actionable, accessible information.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, If you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
A completed State of Colorado application includes:
Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.
DD214 if claiming veterans status
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: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Jim Davidson at jim.davidson@state.co.us at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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This position requires up to 10% of travel independently and within a group. Travel may include field audits, attend conferences, deliver presentations, attend meetings, etc. Are you comfortable with this condition of employment?
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