Epidemiology and Evaluation Branch Director

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　　Epidemiology and Evaluation Branch Director

　　Salary

　　$100,620.00 - $140,400.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Denver, CO

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　FAA01618-1/23/24

　　Department

　　Department of Public Health & Environment

　　Division

　　Prevention Services Division

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/5/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　4300 Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver, CO 80246

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Department Information

　　This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

　　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 (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page%CF%87ldpagename=DPA-DHR%2FDHRLayout&cid=1213025229644&pagename=DHRWrapper) 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 (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-DHR/DHR/1236690495481)

　　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: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

　　Description of Job

　　The Work Unit

　　The mission of the Prevention Services Division (PSD) is to improve the health, well-being, and equity of all Coloradans through health promotion, prevention, and access to health care. PSD works with public and private partners/stakeholders and funders across Colorado to improve the health of all Coloradans. Division professionals apply a population health and equity lens to their work, implementing evidence-based and informed strategies within a framework of performance management to optimize equitable health outcomes. PSD is committed to the professional development, collaborative effort, and sustained wellness of its workforce as a key component of achieving PSD’s core outcomes. 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.

　　The Epidemiology and Evaluation Branch provides epidemiological, surveillance, and evaluation support to the Violence and Injury Prevention-Mental Health Promotion (VIP-MHP) Branch, the Office of Suicide Prevention, and the Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the Prevention Services Division. The evaluation and epidemiology teams collaboratively make data useable and accessible with programs and communities to make decisions to advance

　　social justice and equity through public health work, understand risk and protective factors that influence multiple outcomes, and ultimately improve health. The branch informs and improves the prevention and intervention efforts of programs that fund the Branch, resulting in data-driven decisions. The Branch accomplishes this purpose by conducting epidemiologic studies, such as population-level analyses of observational data; program evaluation, such as process and outcome evaluation; and managing the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey used for epidemiologic studies and program evaluation. The Branch works closely with other programs in the Prevention Services Division, yet provides independent assessments and evaluations that inform decision making for program implementation.

　　The Position

　　This position exists to provide overall management, supervision, and leadership of the work of the Epidemiology and Evaluation Branch by establishing the work culture and environment, operational principles, work plans, and budgets. This position oversees the work of 15 employees by overseeing the work of three work units. These units serve the programs of the Violence and Injury Prevention and Mental Health Promotion Branch, the Office of Suicide Prevention, and the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. This position determines staffing arrangements for epidemiology and evaluation work for multiple programs and initiatives, including drug epidemiology, Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, Gun Violence Prevention programs, injury prevention programs, alcohol epidemiology, substance use programs, violence prevention programs, motor vehicle crashes, overdose prevention, suicide prevention, sexual violence prevention, and comprehensive sex education.

　　This position oversees the quality and accuracy of surveillance and evaluation products. This position serves on the Prevention Services Division leadership team and builds and maintains partnerships with other leaders, divisions, branches, and programs within the division and the department to support the work of the branch and the leadership of the division. This position also builds and maintains strategic partnerships and works effectively to advance the work of the branch. This position serves as the senior evaluator for the evaluation activities of the Overdose Data to Action grant and as the Principal Investigator for the Core State Injury Prevention Program grant. This position provides expert consultation to PSD leadership regarding the scientific evidence supporting public health prevention strategies and the epidemiologic trends of health outcomes impacting populations of Colorado.

　　Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications:

　　Ten (10) years of professional experience in epidemiology, statistics, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, program evaluation or related experience for prevention, public health, or social issues and programs. Experience must include organizational leadership and management in non-profit organizations, government programs, public health programs, or similar fields. OR

　　Graduation from an accredited college or u niversity in public health, epidemiology, statistics, data science, social science, or a closely-related field.

　　AND

　　Six (6) years of professional experience in epidemiology, statistics, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, program evaluation or related experience for prevention, public health, or social issues and programs. Experience must include organizational leadership and management in non-profit organizations, government programs, public health programs, or similar fields.

　　Substitutions:

　　A master's or doctorate degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, data science, social science, 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:

　　Experience supervising and managing multiple sections, units, or teams, including supervision of other managers.

　　Experience serving as a principle investigator, lead evaluator, or lead epideimiologist role for a grant, large project, or program.

　　Demonstrated experience in applying a racial, health equity, and social justice lens

　　Experience with grants management, including grant writing, reporting, and budgeting

　　Experience conducting reviews of the scientific literature, synthesizing the results of the reviews, and making public health program or policy recommendations.

　　Were you unable to 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 consider still submitting an application. You might be the ideal candidate for this role or another one of our vacancies.

　　Conditions of Employment:

　　Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.

　　Must be willing to drive up to 5% of the time as the position requires.

　　Must have a current and valid Colorado Driver's License.

　　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 ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement 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 (303) 866-3300; 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.

　　A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.

　　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 (http://www.dhs.gov/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 [email protected] or call 303-692-2060, option 5.