What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tobacco Program Analyst – 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 $70,000 - $85,000. 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
Location
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. In this position, you can expect to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. The office for this position is located at 201 W. Colfax Ave a minimum of 3 days per week.
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 seven divisions : Division of Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; Emergency Management and Medical Operations; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at : .
The Community & Behavioral Health team has an opening for a Tobacco Program Analyst . This position will work closely with the Tobacco Program Supervisor and Tobacco Program Manager to implement the Community Tobacco Initiatives Grant contracted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment that addresses the goals and strategies listed below.
Goal # 1 : Keep Youth & Young Adults Tobacco-Free
Reduce the use of any tobacco product, including e-cigarettes, by youth and adults under age 24 below 15%.
Goal # 2 : Protect People and the Environment
Expand protections from secondhand smoke / vapor and tobacco toxic waste for populations facing inequitable exposure.
Goal # 3 : Support for People Quitting Tobacco
Increase the reach of tobacco cessation support for priority populations by 50%.
Advance health and racial equity for a stronger Colorado
We will work to reduce smoking prevalence among Coloradans targeted by the tobacco industry below 20% by 2030. These priority populations include American Indian / Indigenous people, Black / African Americans, LGBTQ people, rural residents, those covered by Medicaid, and those with behavioral health conditions.
Specifically, as the Tobacco Program Analyst you will :
Specialize and lead activities in 1-2 goal areas listed above that address tobacco prevention, education, and cessation from a comprehensive and equitable lens.
Engage stakeholders / communities to inform the Community Tobacco Initiatives Grant activities.
Support and participate in the short- and long-term planning of the Tobacco Program.
Maintain knowledge base of materials, trainings, and resources relevant to each goal / strategy.
Act as the first point of contact for tobacco-related inquiries / requests specific to each goal area.
Participate in learning calls and other technical assistance offered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Along with all DDPHE staff, actively participate in emergency preparedness and response team activities to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call’ from time to time respond to emergencies. Training will be provided.
Other duties as assigned.
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 :
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a public health setting.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Adept at cultivating and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement : Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or in a related field based on a specific position.
Experience Requirement : One (1) year of professional experience conducting research and analysis on a variety of environmental or public health issues or conducting environmental or public health inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
Education / Experience Equivalency : One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License / Certifications : None.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, January 26, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than this date at 11 : 59 p.m. to ensure consideration.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CE3351 Environmental Public Health Analyst Associate
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Position Type
Limited (Fixed Term)
Position Salary Range
67,161.00 - $110,816.00
Starting Pay
70,000.00 - $85,000.00
Agency
Dept of Public Health & Environment
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Salary : $67,161 - $110,816
