Deputy Division Director of Strategic Operations and Finance HFEMSD

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. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: 

• Employee wellness programs and facilities 

• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects 

• Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks 

• 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

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.

Summary of Position:

Serving in a senior leadership capacity this position formulates strategic forecasting and planning for organizational success by analyzing work stream flows, productivity, program growth and investment and division-wide budget allocations. Collectively, this position’s work in design strategy, systems, processes, guidelines, rules, and standards are mission-critical and directly impact the Division’s overall operation and programming.

This position oversees the Fiscal and Administrative Service Branch of the Division and works closely with all programs throughout the division to integrate data systems and evaluate service delivery, and complex funding allocations into a cohesive operational framework that supports timely, compliant, and responsive regulatory and programmatic services statewide. Provides executive consultation to improve operational success at all levels within the Division. Conducts research, tracking, and evaluation of programmatic processes, deliverables, and other related information; monitors performance measures among like-minded business practices, and formulates approaches and recommendations to problem-solve, enhance, improve, and/or expand the division’s business processes. This position responds to requests for information, questions, and concerns from leaders and executives with unbiased information and actionable recommendations, and provides essential consultative support for critical program and policy direction. 

Residency Requirement:

Class Code & Classification Description: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ten (10) years of relevant experience in an occupation directly related to the work assigned to this position including proven examples of holding seasoned positions performing broad business financial management, capital strategy, strategic business strategy execution and end-to-end success, demonstrated skill in capability-based planning, demonstrated experience in strategic planning implementation with proven successes -

- Two (2) years of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives.

OR

A combination of related education such as a bachelor's degree AND a master's degree inn finance, advanced business management, strategic planning, corporate strategy and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to ten (10) years. An example would be six (6) years of experience in advanced business management, strategic planning, corporate strategy and two (2) years of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives and a bachelor's degree in advanced business management, strategic planning, corporate strategy or relevant field to the position.

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment background & financial check

• Ability and willingness to travel independently or with a group throughout the state of Colorado up to 15% throughout the year. Some overnight travel may be required. 

• This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address in accordance with existing policy and 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

Preferred and Essential Competencies:

• Strong understanding of business process design and improvement.

• Proven success in operational management.

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects.

• Strong financial acumen.

• Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize resources.

• Strong understanding and fluent ability to describe business process designs and approaches to improvements.

• Familiarity with and experienced use of business management software and tools.

• Proven experience in strategic organization and planning on a business level.

• Exceptional leadership to drive organizational growth and business optimization.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Keen attention to detail, with an ability to analyze facts and data, to reach a defensible decision.

• Self motivated, with the ability to work well independently as well as in and with a team.

• Strong ability to observe, electronically record, analyze and interpret information.

• Advanced Interpersonal and conflict management skills e.g. displays understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern.

• Develops and maintains effective relationships, deals skillfully with people who are difficult, hostile or distressed, effectively manages and resolves conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way.

• Proficiency in data analysis and performance/operation metrics.

• Ability to use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors and support decision-making.

• Displays a strong desire to learn and improve by actively soliciting, receiving, and implementing constructive feedback from supervisors and peers.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

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.

A completed State of Colorado application includes:

• Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.

• DD214 if claiming veterans status 

• Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum requirements and preferred qualifications of this position

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 Benefits team at cdphe_Benefits@state.co.us.