Policy Assistant HFEMSD FAA02349 (Policy Advisor II)

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 Colorados 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 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 : 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 Colorados 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 :

H1R2XX

POLICY ADVISOR II

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 CDPHEs 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 candidates 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 within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Departments 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 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 at or call option 5.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Maitre,JAVA / J2EE,Invasive Cardiology,Fire Alarm Installation,Evening

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 50856 - 81372