Systems

Department Information This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This position is term-limited, meaning employment cannot be guaranteed beyond June 29, 2025. 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. 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 residents. 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. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Employee wellness programs and facilities Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks 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. (This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies and may be extended.) Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: Description Of Job The Work Unit At the Prevention Services Division (PSD), we are guided by a core belief: that ordinary people working together can change history. Our organizational goal is to inspire people to take action, empower them to change their world for the better, and connect them so they can achieve more together than they can alone.
PSD consists of roughly 283 employees who partner with public and private partners across Colorado to improve the health of all Coloradans. Our team of professionals develop, review, implement, and evaluate public health interventions proven to promote healthy living, prevent chronic disease, protect against injury, and ensure access to health care and opportunities for a healthy lifestyle. The Division is committed to the professional development, collaborative effort and sustained wellness of its workforce. We believe that all people – no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability or geographic location – should have the opportunity to live healthy lives and thrive in their natural environment. The Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch (HPCDP) , in the Prevention Services Division (Division), plans, designs, implements, and evaluates public health interventions related to chronic disease and related risk factors, with a goal of improving health-related quality of life for all Coloradans. Special emphasis is placed on evidence-based practices, data-based decision-making, capacity-building, partnerships, and integration between program efforts for efficiency and effectiveness. The Healthy Communities Unit is part of the HPCDP Branch and exists to collaborate across the Department and across multiple sectors to advance evidence-based policies and environmental changes to impact community health across the lifespan.
Many chronic diseases share the same systemic causes including the lack of built environments to support physical activity, access to nutritious foods, and social connectedness as well as poverty and economic instability. As we seek to address these crucial issues, we commit to being responsive to the reality that structural racism intensifies each of them. The HPCDP Branch recognizes that racism is a public health crisis and is committed to improving racial and other forms of equity through all of its programs. The Position The Cancer Systems Specialist, within the Healthy Eating Active Living and Cancer Unit, coordinates the implementation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) work plans for the Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) and the Clinic Quality Improvement (CQI) strategy of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). The focus of these grant programs is to support health systems that serve those who are disproportionately impacted by health inequities to improve access to and completion of colorectal, breast and cervical cancer screening. Assists in intervention design, developing and monitoring contracts, and collaborating on program evaluation.
Uses clinic policies and workflow, clinic transformation, electronic health record systems, and implementation of evidence-based strategies to increase cancer-screening services in health systems, including clinic-clinic connections from primary care to colonoscopy providers. Communicates with all levels of health systems staff and technical assistance partners to develop, implement, and track CQI activities. Develops partnerships and creates linkages between public health and state and local-level systems, and the Colorado Cancer Coalition to promote policy, health system infrastructure, and services that effectively address barriers to obtaining screening services for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer.
Develops subject matter expertise about related risk factors and preventive approaches for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. Provides specific expertise in colorectal, breast, and cervical evidence-based interventions, related surveillance data, and current literature on promising practices and trends in the field through supporting implementation of policy and systems change to decrease risk factors and increase screenings.
Frequently interacts with staff in other programs, units, branches and divisions, namely the Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, Health Eating Active Living programs, the Health Services and Connections Branch and the Center for Health and Environmental Data (CHED). Utilizes data and evaluation to guide activities by working closely with the Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Evaluation Program to ensure progress towards cancer program goals.
Incorporates principles of health and racial equity into the routine program administration, contract monitoring, and communication strategies among internal and external partners. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications: Six (6) years of professional experience in public health or health-related organization. This experience must include project management, working with population-based initiatives, health systems (e.g., clinics, hospitals, health plans), and providing technical assistance. OR Graduation from an accredited college or university in public health, nursing, health education/promotion, health policy, public administration, social work , or a closely-related field. AND Two (2) years of professional experience i n public health or health-related organization. This experience must include project management, working with population-based initiatives, health systems (e.g., clinics, hospitals, health plans), and providing technical assistance. Substitutions A master's or doctorate degree in public health, nursing, health education/promotion, health policy, public administration, social work , or a closely-related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications And Essential Competencies The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate: Ability to gather relevant information, identify and analyze problems and use sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions. Ability to manage multiple projects at once. Experience in data driven work and data collection Demonstrated understanding of health equity and Social Drivers of Health Ability to coordinate/work with others Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely Experience in cancer control and prevention, especially in clinic settings Ability to make sound decisions utilizing critical thinking skills. Experience providing training or technical assistance to groups and individuals Experience in identifying and implementing evidence-based clinic quality improvement strategies. Don't check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities, including women, LGBTQ+, and people of color, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. PSD is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience does not perfectly align with every qualification in this job description, we urge you to still consider submitting an application. You might be the ideal candidate for this role or another one of our vacancies. Essential Competencies Critical Thinker: Take initiative to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options, consider alternative solutions, distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information, and use sound reasoning to arrive at appropriate decisions. Collaborative: Ability to work effectively with others including colleagues, key stakeholders, etc, regardless of position and authority, to achieve common goals while maintaining clear lines of responsibility and accountability. Proactive: Ability to anticipate where barriers may arise and develop and implement a plan to mitigate those barriers. Conditions Of Employment Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. Hybrid work schedule, in-office and remote. Must have a current Colorado Drivers License Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time as position requires APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed ) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or 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, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information A Complete Application Packet Must Include A completed State of Colorado application. Unofficial transcripts if using to verify educational requirement If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. 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, of 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, at or call , option 5.