Job Description

Division of  Disease Control and Public Health Response 

This requires Colorado Residency to apply.

This is a Term-Limited position and funding is not guaranteed beyond June 30, 2025

 

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.

Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . .  and join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

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.

In addition to free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path and flexible working arrangements, click the link below to review additional benefits and perks!!!

The Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR) exists to ensure that the Department has the ability to effectively monitor, detect, diagnose, prepare for, and nimbly respond to, all types of conditions and events that impact the public’s health. The division includes the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response; State Public Health Laboratory; Health Equity Branch, Communicable Disease Branch; Immunization Branch; Public Health Informatics, Reporting, Technology Branch; Refugee Branch; and Operations Branch. The Division exists to ensure that the Department has the ability to effectively prepare for, monitor, detect, diagnose, investigate, and nimbly respond to all types of conditions, events and disasters that impact the public’s health.

The Unit
The Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) develops and implements emergency response plans for CDPHE to fulfill the State’s Emergency Support Function #8 (Health, Medical, and Mortuary). CDPHE is the responsible state agency for health protection and medical response during emergencies in Colorado. OEPR ensures that CDPHE, local public health, and medical agencies have plans for responding to emergencies and administering medication to all citizens in Colorado. Additionally, OEPR assesses disaster events, trains health professionals on response protocols, coordinates emergency preparedness education, ensures communication among stakeholders, and manages the Strategic National Stockpile statewide

What you will be doing...
This position serves in the capacity of logistics coordination, cache maintenance, planning and implementation of logistical needs for OEPR.

Logistics coordination

• Day-to-day operations for the division including dispatching and maintaining equipment.
• Works with different branches to ensure that orders are complete and accurate.
• Resolves courier issues.
• Monitors communication channels for equipment orders/submissions.
• Selects, packs, fulfills, ships and ensures delivery of orders to the correct recipients.

• Interacts with requesters to ensure proper and timely fulfillment of orders.
• Resolves courier issues. 

Cache Maintenance

• Identifies needed resources, compiles the requests, and establishes a process for the procurement of supplies. 
• Maintains a log of equipment, supplies and staff and tracks, acquires, and maintain supplies, equipment, and staff to support a response.
• Maintains inventory at OEPR warehouses and storage areas.
• Maintains accurate inventory data in state management systems.

Residency Requirement: (New)

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

Class Code & Classification Description: 

D8G3XX

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 
Experience Only:

Three (3) years  of relevant experience * in e mergency preparedness and response distribution facility performing duties described in the job description or closely related work experience.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education ** in e mergency preparedness and response  and/or logistics will substitute for the required related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years

*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.
 
**A copy of your transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Late transcripts will not be accepted.

 

Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies:
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.

• The successful candidate will have a record of reliability and dependability
• Has previous experience handling medical materials such as vaccines 
• Knowledge of safety practices in handling a variety of materials
• Knowledge of basic distribution practices
• Ability to use proper lifting techniques
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently with attention to detail.
• 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. 
• 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.

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. 

• Critical Status: Must be available to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start, early release, or closure situations.

• Critical Status: 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.

• Critical Status: 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.

• Covid vaccination required

• Travel 4 to 6 times a year for the fulfillment of resource request. 

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 .

A complete application packet must include:

1. A completed State of Colorado application.

2. If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

3. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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