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Full-time

Denver Metro, CO Colorado United States

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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 publics 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 publics health.

The Unit:
The Marijuana Health Monitoring Section (MHMS) exists to measure the public health impacts of intoxicating cannabinoids, including retail marijuana, and other potentially intoxicating cannabinoids. The MHMS is part of the Cannabis Sciences Program that resides within the State Public Health Laboratory and is part of the Disease Control and Public Health Response Division.

This Position:
This position exists to help fulfill the statutory requirements pertaining to the monitoring of health effects and adverse health events associated with the use of intoxicating cannabinoids, including retail marijuana, and other potentially intoxicating cannabinoids.

Surveillance, Investigation, and Response

• Participates in surveillance activities for the Marijuana Health Monitoring Section.
• Monitors syndromic surveillance data dashboards for anomalies.
• Summarizes and disseminates syndromic surveillance data through reports and oral presentations.
• Actively participate in CDPHE/DOR Marijuana Interagency Incidence Response. Contact, interview, and enter data from individuals reporting adverse health events.

• Contributes to the management and maintenance of multiple databases.
• Designs database queries, tables, figures, and reports ensuring data relationships are correct and appropriate.
• Assists the section data analyst with analyzing syndromic data using specialized software including Excel, SAS, R, and Tableau.
• Conducts pre- and post-data analysis validation activities and proofreads data results for accuracy.
• Assists with data imports and calculations conducted in Tableau.

• Participates in workgroups, taskforces, or subcommittees with other divisions, departments, states, and outside organizations.
• Represent the Marijuana Health Monitoring Section at workgroup meetings and shares the results of our work.
• Coordinates meetings with other public health professionals working on marijuana surveillance projects at local and state levels.
• Contribute to guidelines, educational materials and other resource projects that will be applied by local public health agencies and other organizations.

• Conducts searches of peer-reviewed literature on topics related to cannabinoids.
• Assists in conducting initial review of literature titles and abstracts for relevance.
• Assists in the selection of peer-reviewed articles to request and fully review.

This posting is open to current and non-current residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado.

Class Code & Classification Description:

Six (6) years of professional experience* in public health surveillance, epidemiology, or related field.

OR

Option 2
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree** in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, behavioral sciences, social sciences, or closely-related field;
AND
Two (2) years of professional experience* in public health surveillance, epidemiology, or related field. .

OR

Option 3
A masters degree** in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, behavioral sciences or social sciences, closely-related field, or closely-related field will substitute on a year-for-year basis.

*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.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Experience in working with health-related databases and software such as Excel, SAS, R, and Tableau.
• Proficiency in database management and querying.
• Detail-oriented approach to ensure accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of public health principles and practices.
• Knowledge of cannabinoids and their potential health effects.
• Familiarity with relevant state and federal regulations related to marijuana use and surveillance.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, for summarizing and disseminating surveillance data and findings.
• Familiarity with marijuana-related public health issues and research literature would be beneficial.

• Pre-employment background check
• Travel to conferences
• 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.

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 atdpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.A complete application packet must include:

1. A completed State of Colorado application.
2. A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
3. If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
4. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

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, thecomparative 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 aboutE-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 ourADAAA Coordinator, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.usor call 303-692-2060, option 5.
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