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State of Colorado VPD Surveillance Coordinator - HP III in Denver Metro, Colorado
VPD Surveillance Coordinator - HP III
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VPD Surveillance Coordinator - HP III
Salary
$61,608.00 - $73,944.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA01868-04/04/24
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response
Opening Date
04/16/2024
Closing Date
4/29/2024 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
tara.bangtson@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
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.
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Benefits
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Department Information
This position is ONLY open to current Colorado state residents.
This position is a hybrid position.
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 conditions 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.
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
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!!! https://cdphe.colorado.gov/careers
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The referral list generated by this position announcement may be used to fill multiple position vacancies and may be extended.
TheColorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)serves Coloradans by providing high-quality, and cost-effective public health and environmental protection services that promote healthy people in healthy places. Staff members focus on evidence-based best practices in the public health and environmental fields and play a critical role in educating people in Colorado so they can make informed choices. In addition to maintaining and enhancing our core programs, the Department continues to identify and respond to emerging issues affecting Colorado's public and environmental health.
Description of Job
The Work Unit:
Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR)
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.
TheVaccine Preventable Disease Unitmonitors, investigates, and controls epidemic and communicable diseases affecting the public health in Colorado, as required under Colorado statute, including enteric diseases, invasive bacterial diseases, respiratory diseases, vaccine preventable diseases, zoonotic diseases, foodborne and waterborne diseases, tuberculosis and healthcare associated infections.
What You Will Be Doing:
The VPD surveillance coordinator supports surveillance for VPDs including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, rubella, congenital rubella syndrome, varicella, pertussis, H. influenzae, meningococcal disease, tetanus, diphtheria, paralytic poliomyelitis, non-paralytic poliovirus infection, and acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). This position maintains, cleans, and submits VPD enhanced surveillance data to CDC. The position participates in VPD investigations and outbreaks.
Responsibilities of the position include but not limited to:
Maintain and clean enhanced VPD surveillance variables related to varicella, mumps, invasive meningococcal disease, and Haemophilus influenzae. Ensure collection of complete sociodemographic data (e.g., race and ethnicity, location/residence, industry and occupation) to advance health equity.
Ensure the integration between various data systems (EpiTrax, CIIS, ELRetc) to ensure accurate VPD surveillance case data is flowing appropriately between systems by working with the EpiTrax team.
Maintain the process of online varicella reporting by working with IDRP to ensure varicella cases are being accurately entered into the disease surveillance system (CEDRS/EpiTrax).
Participate in enhanced surveillance activities.
Update/create new guidance related to VPD disease control and surveillance.
Researches and compiles guidance materials to vaccine preventable epidemiologists. Preserve and organize documentation related to outbreak response efforts.
Update protocols for VPD surveillance with local public health agencies, healthcare providers, infection control practitioners, school nurses, child care directors, and regional field epidemiologists statewide.
Contribute to written reports that summarize cases and outbreaks of VPD.
Conduct patient interviews, review medical records, and complete surveillance forms for investigations of vaccine preventable disease (VPD).
Follow and implement published guidance provided by CDPHE and CDC related to surveillance and disease control of VPDs.
Assure investigations of reported cases of VPD by local public health agencies are completed and accurately entered into the communicable disease reporting system (CEDRS/EpiTrax).
Request bacterial isolates from clinical laboratories to the CDPHE laboratory in a timely manner.
Apply knowledge of privacy laws (such as HIPAA) to protect patient confidentiality. Participate in training or consultation to public health partners.
On assigned days, this position participates in the routine epi-call schedule by answering email questions and telephone calls from health care providers, patients, and the public on a variety of communicable diseases issues that may not be directly related to vaccine preventable diseases but are of public health concern.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
NOTE: To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate that you meet one of the following options needed for consideration:
Option 1:
Six (6) years of relevant experience working in communicable disease surveillance and epidemiology. C ommunicable disease surveillance is the ongoing systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of population based health data.
OR:
Option 2:
A combination of related education from an accredited institution in Public Health, Biology, C ommunity Health, Epidemiology, or other closely related field of study. AND/OR Relevant experience working in communicable disease surveillance and epidemiology that is equal to six (6) years . C ommunicable disease surveillance is the ongoing systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of population based health data.
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 transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
NOTE: Click on the link hereHow to Apply (https://youtu.be/vUwZiY6G24U) to submit a complete application that documents your work history giving details of your qualifications, including how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position when listing your work history.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:
Relevant experience with the State of Colorado.
A Masters Degree in Public Health or Epidemiology.
Ability to gather relevant information; identify and analyze problems; and use sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions.
Ability to determine objectives and strategies; set priorities; coordinate with others.
Experience in communicable disease surveillance and outbreak response.
Experience using public health databases, with d ata analysis skills.
Statistical and visualization software experience such as SAS, SQL Server Management Studio, and/or Tableau.
Conditions of Employment:
Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
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.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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.govunder Rules.
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
A completed State of Colorado application.
If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. (unofficial copy acceptable)
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 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.
If you submit more than one application, before the closing deadline, only the most recent application submitted will be used in the recruitment process.
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 aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/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.
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
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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CDPHE-A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a background check if offered the position?
Yes
No
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CDPHE--This position requires Critical Status: As condition of employment, candidates must be willing to 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. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?
Yes
No
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CDPHE--COOP: This position requires Critical Status as condition of employment, candidates must be willing to 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. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?
Yes
No
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CDPHE: If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. Type N/A if you are not a current or previous state employee.
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CDPHE-Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
Yes
No
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CDPHE- A complete application packet requires Experience that aligns with the job duties, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications, attachment of Transcript(s) and/or DD214 (if veteran). Did you fill-in and/or attach the requirements that apply to you? If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your application. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
Yes
No
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Please describe your professional experience in a public health setting working in communicable disease, and, if applicable, in vaccine preventable disease.
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Please describe your experience working on data coordination projects such as working with large databases, combining multiple datasets, and/or using statistical software (such as SAS, SQL, R, etc) to extract and manipulate data.
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