Public Health Data Modernization Initiatives Manager (Program Manager II)

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

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.

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

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:  https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch       About the Work Unit:

The Office of Operations provides support for the business operations of CDPHE, including oversight of department-wide and business-focused technology functions, occupancy of leased space, budget and financial operations, and legal and regulatory compliance.

What you will be Doing:

This position serves as the program and project manager over the Health Data Modernization work funded under the Public Health Infrastructure Grant. This includes overseeing the work of various contractors. Coordinating activities across agency, OIT and Vendor staff. Coordinating activities with Local Public Health Agencies and the Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials (CAPLO). Coordinating the Health Data Modernization Steering Committee and associated workgroups. This position is also responsible for reporting budgets and outcomes to the CDC. This position has staff authority over department wide Public Health Data Technology Modernization.Option 1: Experience  
Nine (9) years of relevant professional experience in administration or management of a program or organization working with budgets, forecasting, strategic planning or process improvement.  

Option2: Combination of Education and Experience  
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Sciences, Business, Management, Finance, Public Health, Project/Program Management, or related fields of study.   AND five (5) years of professional experience in administration or management of a program or organization working with budgets, forecasting, strategic planning, or process improvement. 

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. 

This experience must be substantiated within the work history section of the application. The words, "See Resume" will not be accepted. Part-time work will be pro- rated.   

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Knowledge of Public Health programs and data at the local, state and national level    
• Project Management Experience           
• Experience with grants and budget management and reporting in a government system  
• Facilitation skills with experience in managing diverse interests                       
• Contracts management with experience in managment of technology related contracts  
• Experience in the Agile development process            
• Experience communicating technology related activities to a non-technical audience  
• Knowledge of or experience with the Centers for Disease Control's North Star Architecture          
• Experience working within a centralized Information Technology structure (like the State of Colorado's Governor's Office of Information Technology)     
• Proven written Communication Skills (Demonstrated in the attached Cover Letter)        

Conditions of Employment:

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

APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position or that as a result of no longer being considered, you were discriminated against, 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. If an applicant seeks to have an allegation of discrimination reviewed by the Board, that person must file an appeal (petition for hearing) within 10 days of the action or receipt of any final written selection decision. 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.                                                                                                                           A Complete Application Must Include:

• A completed state of Colorado application
• A RESUME
• A COVER LETTER that describes why you are the best candidate for the position.

• 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 daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.