Assessment and Planning Specialist
Salary
$71,544.00 - $90,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA00069-06/25/26
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Administration Division
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/26/2026 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 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
cdphe_hr_talent_acquisition@state.co.us
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.
Department Information
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . join us in serving our communities advancing Colorados health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
CDPHE offers:
Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
Flexible working arrangements
Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans
Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off
Tuition assistance
Wellness programs
Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch
Description of Job
The Work Unit:
The mission of the Office of Public Health Practice, Planning, and Local Partnerships (OPHP) is to collaborate and partner across the public health system to maintain and further strengthen statewide infrastructure and capacity. The Office of Public Health Practice, Planning, and Local Partnerships exists to build capacity and improve performance of state and local public health agencies. Office staff members work across the department and with local public health agencies, boards and organizations to foster collaboration and leverage resources to:
What You Will Be Doing:
This position assists with implementing Colorados Public Health Improvement Plan which is required in Colorado statute. This position provides technical assistance and training for Local Public Health Agencies per the 2008 Public Health Act. The 2008 Act requires a coordinated system of state and local public health planning on a 5-year cycle. This is also in line with the national Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), which has the same cyclical requirements with emphasis on stakeholder engagement and partnerships between state and local public health. This position provides coordination, support and technical assistance for state and local community health assessment and improvement planning in accordance with best practices and national standards. This includes the continuous process of state and local community capacity assessment, prioritization, improvement planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation in accordance with statute and national accreditation standards. Having a point person for related guidance and technical assistance at OPHP has been cited by local public health agencies (LPHAs) as integral to their success in this process. It also helps bolster capacity for the core public health service of assessment, planning and communication and accreditation readiness among LPHAs in Colorado.
Additionally, this position ensures that CDPHEs statewide public health improvement plan (as required for accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board) is aligned with the strategies and recommendations in local improvement plans. In order to achieve this, this position identifies and analyzes strategies and issues in local health assessments and public health improvement plans, and makes recommendations to CDPHE public health and environmental programs to address gaps and areas for needed alignment. This position increases accreditation readiness among LPHAs in Colorado because community health assessments, public health improvement plans, strategic plans and quality improvement activities are required for national public health accreditation. Increased accreditation readiness ensures stronger, higher quality provision of public health services.
This position also works within the training team to develop and ensure a robust and appropriate training suite is available either by leveraging existing training or creating new training where needed. The target audiences are early career professionals that either have formal public health education or are transitioning from another sector; emerging leaders; new executive directors, and public health adjacent stakeholders such as local boards of health and county commissioners. This support and training provides a solid, common foundation for public health response. The position works with department health equity staff to ensure training materials are accessible to all and incorporate health equity principles.
This position is the main preceptor point of contact for OPHP and will coordinate all steps with CDPHE Human Resources. This position will supervise incoming interns, AmeriCorps members, and will assign and monitor progress of all students within OPHP. The FTE and length of positions will vary each year.
Key Responsibilities:
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:
H1S4XXPUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROFESSIONAL IV
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Experience Only:
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in public health planning and evaluation including providing technical assistance to diverse partners and communities. Technical assistance includes providing training, consultation, resource development, and quality assurance checks to partners.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in public health or closely-related field and/or relevant experience in public health planning and evaluation including providing technical assistance to diverse partners and communities. Technical assistance includes providing training, consultation, resource development, and quality assurance checks to partners. equal to seven (7) years
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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 Directors Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
Completed State of Colorado application.
A Resume
A Cover Letter
If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must 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.
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 at cdphe_benefits@state.co.us or 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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This position requires educational transcripts or diplomas to be submitted if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position or 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/diploma is required please attach to your application by the application deadline. Have you attached your transcripts?
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This position requires a cover letter AND a resume attached at the time of application. These attachments will not be accepted after the posting has closed. Applications without these attachments will not be progressed. Have you attached your cover letter AND resume?
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Please describe your experience providing consultation, technical assistance, and training to others. Please describe your experience working with local public health agencies throughout Colorado.
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Please describe an example of organizing and facilitating internal or external stakeholder meetings. What was your role in this process?
Required Question
Employer State of Colorado
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