Environmental Health Educator DEHS - FAA00241 (PHCOP II)
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Environmental Health Educator DEHS - FAA00241 (PHCOP II)
Salary
$50,856.00 - $63,570.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA00241-12/17/25
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Environmental Health & Sustainability Division
Opening Date
12/30/2025
Closing Date
1/8/2026 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
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This announcement is only open to current State of Colorado residents at the time of applying. If you do not currently reside in Colorado, your application will not be considered.
This announcement will fill multiple vacancies.
Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability
Now hiring for our Environmental Public Health Tracking 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, go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Description of Job
The Work Units:
The Colorado Environmental Public Health Tracking (COEPHT) program, housed within CDPHE's Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability (DEHS), collects, integrates, analyzes, and disseminates non-infectious disease and environmental data from various sources. Colorado Tracking is one of 33 funded jurisdictions within the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program, which is led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Tracking empowers people to make evidence-based decisions on environmental public health issues by making data accessible to public health workers, policymakers, healthcare providers, environmental practitioners and community members via a web-based portal and direct partnerships. The program expands and enhances environmental public health surveillance capacity in Colorado and builds a network for awareness and risk communication in the state and locally. Tracking explores and develops measures of interest to Colorado and collaborates with other CDC-funded Environmental Public Health Tracking jurisdictions and academic partners on projects linking environmental and health outcome data.
The Air Quality and Health Unit (AQuAH) is a work unit within the Toxicology and Environmental Epidemiology Office (TEEO). This office conducts research reviews, and provides surveillance data, toxicology and health risk assessment information to the department, environmental programs, federal, state and local public health agencies (LPHAs), Colorado communities, and industry. TEEO conducts health risk investigations and evaluates environmental exposures, hazards and the health status of communities. TEEO provides scientifically informed environmental health education and recommendations to interested communities, professionals, students, businesses, partners and the public to foster scientifically informed analysis and public health policy development. Topics covered by TEEO include exposure to air pollutants, PFAS, lead, mercury, carbon monoxide, pesticides, oil and gas emissions and hazards from fires, floods and other natural or man-made disasters, cancer clusters, environmental health standards, and recommendations to reduce risk. The purpose of AQuAH is to: (1) provide subject matter expertise on air quality and health for stakeholders including: TEEO, DEHS, other CDPHE divisions, other state agencies, federal agencies and the general public; (2) increase transparency and understanding of air quality data and what it means for public health; and (3) provide analyses of air quality impacts to support policy considerations.
Summary of Position:
The purpose of these positions will be to conduct health education, outreach, and program promotion. This includes developing and distributing outreach materials, evaluating the effectiveness of outreach activities, and managing web content. These positions will work closely with team members to use plain language and best practices for data presentation and communication of findings.
Program/unit specific duties include:
COEPHT Program:
Supporting the COEPHT Public Portal (https://coepht.colorado.gov/) .
Engaging stakeholders regarding COEPHT activities and data products.
Work with local health departments, COEPHT analysts, workgroups, and the national Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) program and other EPHT grantees on health education and program promotion planning and activities.
AQuAH Unit:
Provide direct outreach and health education to individuals who contact our Toxcall line and Oil and Gas Health Information and Response Program (https://cdphe.colorado.gov/dehs/oghealth) .
Coordinate across multiple groups working on air quality outreach and education across the Department.
Support TEEO outreach events including conference booths, webinars, and environmental health workshops.
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:
H1S2XXPublic Health & Community Outreach Professional II (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4edVNLcVk2NnBQd0E/view?resourcekey=0-v39o\sjNpB8y1R\HfI1fSg)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as health education, health promotion, marketing, health or environmental-related project coordination, or a related field.
OR
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 such as a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, environmental science, health education, marketing, or a related field and one (1) year of related experience such as health education, health promotion, marketing, or a related field.
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.
Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment background check
Occasional travel up to three (3) times per year. Will not exceed more than 10% of the time
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 at least two (2) days per week 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate' position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.
Experience creating and delivering written and oral communications products to various audiences (e.g. social media content, newsletters, fact sheets).
Experience collaborating with internal teams, technical partners, community partners, and/or diverse public stakeholders to build partnerships.
Experience interpreting scientific findings and/or health or environmental data for lay/non-technical audiences.
Experience with organizing, planning and participating in meetings and outreach events.
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.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 needs to 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. 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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Describe a time when you have effectively communicated public health information to an audience (e.g. via social media, a presentation, an outreach event, a factsheet, or other). How did you determine a communication strategy that would best suit your audience?
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Tell us about a time when you worked with a group of people with differing opinions and were able to find a constructive path forward.
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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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This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at least two (2) days per week or at the discretion of the division director. Please click "Yes" to acknowledge you understand this requirement.
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