At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Be BOLD.... Make a REAL difference . . .and join us in serving our communities in advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.Mission -To advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.
Vision -To create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
CDPHE offers:
Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
Flexible working arrangements
Retirement ( PERA options),Medical and dental health plans
Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness programs
Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
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THE WORK UNIT: To monitor, investigate, and control epidemic and communicable diseases affecting the public health in Colorado, as required under Colorado statute, including enteric diseases, invasive bacterial diseases, respiratory diseases, vaccine preventable diseases, zoonotic diseases, foodborne and waterborne diseases, tuberculosis, and healthcare-associated infections. This position lies within the Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program.
What You Will Be Doing: This position oversees statewide reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) into the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and publication of healthcare facility data in the HAI Annual Report according to C.R.S. 25-3-601-607. The position is key to meeting this statutory requirement of the Department. This position is responsible for completing the HAI Annual Report for delivery to the state legislature by Sept. 15 every year. Development includes a written report as well as design of a web-based data visualization that is accessible to the public. The HAI Annual Report is scrutinized by healthcare stakeholders, the public, and the legislature, and has direct impact on agency constituencies. This position is an authority on NHSN data. The position provides support, guidance, technical assistance, and education to health care facilities regarding HAI surveillance and reporting into NHSN; provides guidance and education to the Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Committee regarding HAI surveillance and reporting into NHSN; is up to date on NHSN protocols, updates and methods; serves as the Colorado expert for NHSN reporting and analysis, and analyzes NHSN data to support HAI Program prevention and response activities and inform state priorities. This position is responsible for database management, data analysis, and visualization of data from other HAI/AR Program surveillance systems. This includes meeting strategic planning goals to publish updated data from HAI/AR Program surveillance systems to the web annually in interactive, graphical format.
Key Responsibilities:- Completes the HAI Annual Report required of the Department by C.R.S. 25-3-601-607 to be delivered to the legislature by Sept. 15 every year. The report contains facility-specific, risk-adjusted rates of healthcareassociated infections to be published on the CDPHE website for public review. The HAI Advisory Committee advises CDPHE on the contents of the report. Historically, the HAI Annual Report has been a print report.
- Complete the written report as required, and updates a web-based, interactive graphical version of the HAI Annual Report for public use.
- Assuring the quality of data reported to NHSN, freezing the datasets after the final report date on April 15th, analyzing the data, producing data tables and graphical displays, and completing a written summary.
- Provide regular updates on progress to the HAI Advisory Committee and solicit feedback, including: provide recommendations on data visualization and analysis of NHSN data, provide explanations of data suppression.
- Lead discussions with the HAI Advisory Committee about changes to reportable conditions to be included in the report. This position must use knowledge of NHSN, experience with statistical coding and analysis, and knowledge of best practices for public health data display to compile and organize a complex report on schedule.
- Staff authority and expert in NHSN surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic use. The position thoroughly understands reporting requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE, C.R.S. 25-3-601-607). This position is fluent and up to date in NHSN surveillance definitions and reporting protocols.
- Provides technical assistance and expertise to internal staff including senior staff and across divisions, and external stakeholders (healthcare facilities, providers, agencies, and others) submitting data into, or working with data in, NHSN.
- Monitors quality of data reported to NHSN and provides quarterly feedback reports to reporting healthcare facilities.
- Works with NHSN staff to resolve technical issues related to use of NHSN by CDPHE and healthcare partners.
- Provides recommendations to CDPHE leadership and HAI Advisory Committee on Colorado HAI reporting requirements using data from NHSN
- Develop and implement visual summaries of surveillance data collected by the HAI/AR Program. Surveillance projects include population-based and facility-based surveillance for HAIs, AR organisms, antimicrobial stewardship core elements, and antimicrobial use.
- Develop inventive uses for HAI data. This position is expected to stay current on latest methodologies in analyses for HAI public health data, including more innovative approaches, in other state and local health departments, and determine when to apply these methods in Colorado.
- Produce public-facing, interactive, web-based data visualizations and internal reports. Update the data visualizations annually for external stakeholder review.
- Provide technical support to HAI/AR Program staff for data management, statistical coding, and analyses.
- Works with other data analysts throughout the Communicable Disease Branch to identify best practices and standard approaches for data display.
- Coordinate and lead select projects of the Emerging Infections Program on occasion.
Residency Requirement: (New)
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
C7C4XX
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL IVMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:Seven (7) years of relevant experience in epidemiology, data management, public healthy data surveillance and analysis or in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
OR
Education and Experience:A combination of related education public health sciences, statistics, computer science or data management and/or relevantexperience in epidemiology, data management, public health data surveillance and analysis or in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to seven (7) years.
NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.
**This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.**
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:
- Advanced degree or training in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistic
- At least two one (2) years of experience organizing and managing complex database
- Experience in applying fundamental concepts of epidemiology, including calculating measures of risk, direct and indirect adjustment of confounding, tests of statistical significance, addressing epidemiologic bias, and epidemiologic study design
- Experience with public health communication, best practices for public health data display, and producing public health reports
- Proficient in the use of R to clean and restructure data and perform statistical analysis
- Proficient in the use of Tableau for data display
- Proficient in the use of RMarkdown or Quarto for reproducible reporting
- Proficient in the use of git or GitHub
- Proficient in the use of the Google Workspace, including Google Sheets
- Knowledgeable about healthcare-associated infections and/or the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
- Self-motivated learner, able to work independently and with a team
Experience monitoring, assessing and addressing causes of discrepancies within a data collection system
Experience interpreting, analyzing, summarizing data and reporting findings of analysis
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
- Critical Status: Must be expected to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start, early release, or closure situations.
- Critical Status: Must 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.
- Critical Status: Must 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.
Appeal Rights: (Updated)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 atdpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.uswithin 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 complete application packet must include:
Completed State of Colorado application.
If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be 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, 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.
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 at cdphe_benefits@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
