Policy Assistant HFEMSD - FAA02349 (Policy Advisor II)
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Policy Assistant HFEMSD - FAA02349 (Policy Advisor II)
Salary
$50,856.00 - $81,372.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA02349-10/21/25
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services
Opening Date
10/23/2025
Closing Date
11/3/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4300 S Cherry Creek Dr Glendale, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
samantha.nelson@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
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Department Information
Please Note - As of August 27, 2025, a hiring freeze is in effect for the Colorado Executive Branch. State agencies will be allowed to finalize the hiring process only if a position has been posted by August 26, 2025. Any positions that are posted after August 26, 2025 have been either exempted from the hiring freeze or have been approved for a waiver and the hiring process may proceed.
This announcement is only open to current State of Colorado residents! If you are not currently residing in the State of Colorado, your application will not be considered.
Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division
Now hiring for our Office of Policy and Regulatory Development
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, go to: 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.
This work unit exists to support all programs within HFEMSD in answering policy questions; creating, implementing, and interpreting rules; and responding to issues regarding passed and proposed legislation. This work includes project management, engaging with stakeholders, researching legal documents and other resources, and writing rule language, policy papers, and other documents to memorialize HFEMSD positions as needed.
Summary of Position:
The Policy Advisor II (the PA or the Incumbent) serves in a staff support role for policy development, rule authoring, and project management matters. Execute projects following the guidance and recommendations Policy and Regulation Services Manager and other positions within the unit for the purpose of making proposals to the Division Director and senior division management regarding health facilities and emergency medical services legislative and regulatory policy. Codifies standards through the Board of Health for licensed health care facilities and emergency medical service programs which range from acute care (such as hospitals) to palliative care (such as hospice) and emergency medical and trauma service practices and programs and prepares guidelines and other compliance assistance documentation for regulated entities. The PA also codifies policies and procedures associated with regulatory oversight for the Divisions day-to-day programmatic operations. Conducts research and analysis on both legal and operational issues in response to requests from senior management. This PA also assists with responses to requests for department records under Colorado's open records laws.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H1R2XXPOLICY ADVISOR II (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4ecTNfaEpQdFR4OXc/view?resourcekey=0-Rwq0Bb-_P8Mn-pYqi9tuvg)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years
OR
Experience Only:
Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
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 or a copy of your diploma/degree to your application. If you do not have access to either of these options, please contact the department contact.
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
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.
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
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. The position will be expected to work on site, when needed, at 4300 S Cherry Creek Dr Glendale, CO 80246.
Office hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Extended hours during the evening or the weekend MAY be required by business needs.
This position will be expected to be in person at least four (4) to five (5) days per month at the address listed in the job announcement.
A remote (home) office is required.
5% travel required within the State of Colorado.
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate's position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior, or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in Google applications.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a collaborative environment.
Possessing a high level of self-motivation, self-direction and intellectual curiosity
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 acknowledgment 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.
Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this role.
DD214 if claiming veterans status
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, atdaniel.mckenna@state.co.usor call 303-692-2060, option 5.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment background check?
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CDPHE: This position requires educational transcripts be submitted if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position or using education for the substitution of education for some experience. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications or substitution for this position, a copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript is required by the application deadline. You must attach this transcript to your application electronically. Please select "Yes" to acknowledge that you have attached your transcripts to your application.
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Are you using education to substitute for the required years of experience?
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If you are unable to provide a transcript showing your college accreditation, are you able to provide another form of academic proof such as a copy of your diploma or degree?
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Have you submitted a cover letter to your application? The cover letter is a required document at the time of applying and should describe how you meet the minimum requirements and preferred qualifications listed in the announcement. If this document is not included in your application, your application will not be considered.
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Applicants for the State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
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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 click "Yes" to acknowledge you understand this requirement.
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What skills do you think a good policy advisor needs to be successful?
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Can you please describe your experience and proficiency in running Zoom or Google meetings? Specifically, we'd like to know about your ability to manage and facilitate virtual meetings effectively, ensuring smooth communication, participant engagement, and technical troubleshooting. Could you share some examples of challenging situations you've encountered while running Zoom meetings and how you handled them? If you don't have any professional experience, please list any educational or private experience.
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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to policy knowledge and implementation.
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