What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analyst - Overdose Prevention - Department of Public Health and Environment position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $76,426 - $126,103. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to :
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
This is a limited position with an expected end date of August 31, 2028, with the possibility of extension.
Location
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site 3 days per week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.
What You'll Do
Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of six divisions : Division of Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE's programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at : Denver Department of Public Health and Environment.
We foster an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.
As the Senior Analyst - Overdose Prevention, you will lead inquiry and reporting (e.g., surveillance / epidemiology) on fatal and non-fatal overdoses for the City and County of Denver. The work will improve understanding of impacted populations and the circumstances and substances resulting in adverse outcomes to facilitate focused programming and prevent overdoses, with an emphasis on disproportionally impacted populations. You will disseminate timely and actionable information to people who use drugs, their family and friends, service providers, organizational partners, and the public. You will be a key collaborator in Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) activities funded by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :
What You'll Bring
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics :
Required Minimum Qualifications
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, February 9, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than that date at 11 : 59 p.m. to ensure consideration.
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume / CV section on the My Experience tab) :
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CE2267 Environmental Public Health Analyst Senior
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Limited (Fixed Term)
Position Salary Range
78,337.00 - $129,256.00
Starting Pay
Based on education and experience.
Agency
Dept of Public Health & Environment
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and / or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.
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Salary : $78,337 - $129,256
