Director, Prevention Services Division Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5032862) Apply  Director, Prevention Services Division Salary $185,004.00 - $204,996.00 Annually Location Denver Metro, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number FAA01312-08/07/25 Department Department of Public Health & Environment Division Prevention Services Division Opening Date 08/07/2025 Closing Date 9/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. South, Denver, CO 80246 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information haley.schwenger@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. Type of Announcement This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This position will have a 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. Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. ----- Be BOLD and make a real difference... 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 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, 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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) + 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 Master’s degree programs + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and a variety of employee resource groups 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 Description of Job The Work Unit : The Prevention Services Division’s (PSD) mission is to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent disease and injuries, and promote access to healthcare for Colorado’s citizens, in partnership with public and private organizations. The Division is the state hub of large federal programs such as WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) and the Title X Family Planning Program, providing pass-through funding to local public health agencies and other entities for these services. The Division also has state-funded programs focused on prevention and grant making. Division professionals develop, review, implement, and evaluate public health interventions proven to promote healthy living, prevent chronic disease, protect against injury and ensure access to health care and opportunities for a healthy lifestyle. PSD is committed to the professional development, collaborative effort, and sustained wellness of its workforce. What You Will Be Doing: The position is a visionary leader and seasoned public health professional that oversees the department’s Prevention Services Division, including 230 staff and an annual budget of $277 million. Division branches include Health Services and Connection; Nutrition Services; Health Care Access; Epidemiology and Evaluation; Violence and Injury Prevention/Mental Health Promotion; Children, Youth and Families; Health Promotion & Disease Prevention; Office of Gun Violence Prevention; Office of Suicide Prevention; and and Communications. The position works closely with the department’s executive director, chief medical officer, and governor’s office to assure alignment and achievement of mutual goals. The position assures that divisional leadership, fiscal management, and other key positions have the expertise needed to assure programmatic and operational excellence. The position meets regularly with direct reports and the division’s leadership team to set expectations, with a bias towards performance and improving health outcomes. The position assures division staff follow policies and procedures, and meet federal funding requirements. The position strategically partners with the department’s Senior Executive Team on areas such as communications, public affairs, legislative agenda, performance and innovation, and budgeting. The position facilitates strong relationships with community partners and local governments, including with the Colorado Association of Local Public Health Officials (CALPHO). The position also facilitates effective working relationships with federal granting agencies. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Residency Requirement: 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. Minimum Qualifications: + Combination of Education and Related Experience: A Masters degree (6 years) in Public Health, or a closely related field combined with: + At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in Public Health or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience. + PhD in Public Health , or a closely related field. + At least 10 years of experience planning and evaluating public health programs. + At least 5 years of experience managing large teams and driving results. + Demonstrated political acumen with experience working as an executive leader and/or working for a board or elected official. + Demonstrated experience in understanding and interpreting public health data. + Demonstrated ability to use public health data and literature in strategic planning to produce outcomes. **In order to earn credit for your education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application. Conditions Of Employment: + Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. + Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a financial check is required for this position. + Travel Requirement: Meetings and conferences across Colorado and to national conferences out of state, including overnight stays are possible. + On Call Status: This position is on call for urgent matters and emergencies + Critical Services Designation: This position is required to report to work without delay or interruption to provide critical or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare of citizens. Supplemental Information Applicant Checklist: The following must be submitted by the application deadline: + A completed State of Colorado application submitted online via colorado.gov/jobs by the application deadline. + Fully answered supplemental questions per guidance. + If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. + To qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application. + A Resume + A Cover Letter + To qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume". 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 (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 at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5. 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. 01 Please acknowledge that your answers to the Supplemental Questions below will be used in the Comparative Analysis phase and that you have answered all questions. + Yes + No 02 Describe your experience managing large teams. What is your leadership style? [1 -2 paragraphs] 03 Provide an example of how you have improved health outcomes, including any planning or evaluation tools you have used. [ 1 - 2 paragraphs] 04 Describe your experience working in a senior executive position, including for an elected official or a board. How do you “manage up” and assure alignment with leaders? [1 - 2 paragraphs] 05 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 06 As a condition of employment, this position requires independent and/or team travel to and from work locations in the performance of job-related duties. Do you accept this as a condition of employment? + Yes + No 07 Are you a current or past employee of the State of Colorado? + Yes + No 08 If you indicated that you are a current or past State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email