Enforcement Coordinator, HFEMS - Administrator III FAA00604

Department Information

Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services Division

Now hiring for our Enforcement Services Unit

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 citizens. 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. In Addition To Working With a Great Team And Rewarding, Meaningful Work, We Offer

• Employee wellness programs and facilities
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• 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
  
  

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.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Description Of Job

The Work Unit:

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to a wide variety of healthcare facilities and services in Colorado, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers, emergency medical services providers, designated and non-designated trauma centers, long term care facilities and many other specific types of healthcare services. The division licenses, certifies and surveys healthcare facilities and services; provides patient safety and healthcare quality programs; recognizes emergency medical service (EMS) education programs; certifies EMS providers and licenses air and ground ambulance services operating within the state.

As outlined in statute (C.R.S. Section 25-3.5-101, et seq.), the purpose of the Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Branch is to reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from sudden illness and injury by overseeing the delivery of emergency medical and trauma services (EMTS) in Colorado. The branch improves access to healthcare services and/or interventions through the establishment, maintenance, and control of EMTS system components. The regulatory responsibilities of the work unit include the certification of EMS providers, the recognition of educational institutions that deliver initial EMS provider training and continuing education, the licensure of ground ambulance agencies and air ambulance agencies, the administration and management of the EMTS funding program, and the designation of hospitals as trauma centers. The State Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Council (SEMTAC), the Emergency Medical Practice Advisory Council (EMPAC), the 11 Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Councils (RETACs), the Designation Review Committee, the Pediatric Emergency Care Committee, and other stakeholders provide input on the work of the branch. Guidance, direction, and standards from national EMTS models are also considered in system development and modification.

The HFEMSD Enforcement Services Group includes work related to both health facility enforcement and emergency medical and trauma services enforcement. This work unit exists to: (1) protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients/residents of healthcare facilities in the state of Colorado, by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified facilities and providers, utilizing applicable federal and state laws/regulations and professional standards of practice; and (2) to provide to the public information on health care facilities.

Summary Of Position

The purpose of this position is to perform the basic administrative functions of health facility enforcement, including tracking enforcement decisions and actions; organizing internal enforcement discussions between enforcement and survey programs; keeping records on enforcement decisions to ensure consistency for future decisions; saving, labeling, and filing communications with licensees; conducting initial reviewing, investigating, and actions as required by applicable laws and regulations regarding criminal history record checks of health facility owners and administrators which involve complex corporate documents concerning governance, ownership, and financial records; and serving as the intake point for licensees and applicants to communicate about overdue enforcement actions and fitness reviews. Duties include searching for, requesting, and analyzing criminal and disciplinary records; confirming factual information; drafting and sending communications; and organizing administrative and legal documentation.

The position uses existing databases and systems to review enforcement actions taken against an applicant and makes recommendations concerning fitness to be licensed in Colorado. This position maintains databases for certification, licensure, and enforcement activities, and maintains electronic files on behalf of the enforcement services program. The position reviews initial background checks and subsequent arrest notifications and analyzing and making recommendations regarding problematic issues about applicant licensure that require analysis and interpretation of statutes, regulations, and legal documents. The EMTS enforcement services program tracks all information through shared resources and the online system.

Residency Requirement

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

H1B3XX ADMINISTRATOR III

Minimum Qualifications

This experience and education must be substantiated within the Work Experience & Education section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years. "See Resume" and missing relevant employment or education criteria will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Education will be credited on a year-for-year basis. Part-time work will be pro-rated. If using education to substitute for experience please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts to your application.

Experience Only

Six (6) years of relevant experience such as professional experience in investigative or regulatory work and/or administrative experience where you demonstrated skills in providing support to a Program Manager and utilizing computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

OR

Education And Experience

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years such as a bachelors degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of professional work experience as stated above.

Cover Letter Required

Along with the application submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples of determining and/or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.

Conditions Of Employment

• A pre-employment background check
• 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.
• This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need. *Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change based on CDPHE's business needs.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Preferred And Essential Competencies

The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

• Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidates position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.
• Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of the operations in all of the health care facilities/programs regulated by the section.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations covering health facilities including hospitals, ESRD centers and Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, precedents and arrive at a logical conclusion.
• Ability to observe, record, and interpret information.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of this active position.
• Thoroughness when performing work and conscientiousness in attention to detail.
• Advanced Interpersonal and conflict management skills e.g. displays understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern; develops and maintains effective relationships; deals skillfully with people who are difficult, hostile or distressed; effectively manages and resolves conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way.
• Competency in technology and equipment used in a health care setting.
• Ability to use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors and support decision-making.
  
  

Appeal Rights

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 at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within 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, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .

Supplemental Information

A Completed State Of Colorado Application Includes

• Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.
• DD214 if claiming veterans status
• Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum requirements and preferred qualifications of this position
  
  

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. 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.