Tobacco Communications Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5088621) Apply  Tobacco Communications Specialist Salary $58,872.00 - $67,704.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number FAA01531-09/26/25 Department Department of Public Health & Environment Division Prevention Services Division Opening Date 09/26/2025 Closing Date 10/6/2025 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 Hiring Pay Rate $4,906 - $6,378 midpoint FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Haley Schwenger, 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. 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 position is only open to Colorado state residents. This posting may be filled by multiple positions and may be extended. 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 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. Description of Job The Work Unit: The Prevention Services Division works with public and private partners across Colorado to improve the health of all Coloradans. 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. The Division is committed to the professional development, collaborative effort, and sustained wellness of its workforce. The Prevention Services Division is actively building a workforce reflective of the communities we serve. The division strives to understand the needs of Colorado’s communities and encourages the contributions of stakeholders in identifying and solving public health problems. We are committed to providing a respectful, supportive and inclusive work environment that demonstrates our commitment to accept and respect individuals from all communities. The PSDCommunications Branch provides a full range of internal and external communication services for the division. The branch executes strategic communication initiatives to improve the health, well-being, and equity of all Coloradans and to promote public health programs among partner agencies, the media, legislative audiences, community partners, and the public. The branch consists of staff uniquely experienced in strategic communications, media and public relations, graphic design, and behavior change marketing. The Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch, in the Prevention Services Division, reviews, plans, designs, implements, and evaluates public health interventions related to chronic disease and related risk factors to advance health and racial equity and improve health-related quality of life for all Coloradans. Special emphasis is placed on evidence-based practices, data-based and evidence-informed decision-making, capacity-building, partnerships, and integration between program efforts for efficiency and effectiveness. The Tobacco Programis part of the HPCDP Branch. The purpose of the Tobacco Program is to reduce tobacco use and tobacco’s adverse health effects in Colorado through funding, promotion, and support of primary prevention, education, and cessation efforts. The Tobacco Program implements C.R.S. Title 25, Article 3.5 Part 8 Tobacco Education, Prevention and Cessation Programs. Works collaboratively with other tobacco content experts and leadership in the Tobacco Program to identify strategies that improve overall outcomes for all Coloradans. The Position: This position guides the development, implementation, and coordination of paid, earned, and owned communications for the State Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership (STEPP) and plans and executes statewide tobacco communications in alignment with CDC best practices and the Tobacco Strategic Plan. The position stays up to date on the latest public health communications trends and best practices to inform these efforts. It oversees vendor deliverables under existing contracts to support comprehensive communications campaigns and manages agreements with organizations. The position also provides consultation, technical assistance, and training to CDPHE staff and local grantees in the area of behavior change marketing, communications, and public relations. This position supports communication within the grant program, including newsletters, social media, and copy writing and copy editing. This position independently performs a full range of professional tasks and develops communication approaches for tobacco prevention efforts. It works with and balances the interests of a multitude of interested partners and parties. The position requires subject matter expertise in communication and marketing strategies, best practices, and tactics to regularly make decisions at the process level that are based on public health communications models; analyzes complex data and process outcomes; identifies problems and recommends solutions; and helps build support for tobacco prevention, cessation, and awareness efforts. The position considers political sensitivities, engages the media, solicits and manages input, and provides consultation and support to internal staff and local partners. 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: H4K3XXMarketing & Communications Specialist III (https://dhr.colorado.gov/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h4k-marketing-communications-specialist) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience. Experience Only: Six (6) years of relevant experien ce in marketing, journalism, public relations, communications campaign implementation across multiple channels (e.g., social media, web, print), or a closely related field. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education, graduation from an accredited college or university in health communications, communications, journalism, marketing, or a closely related degree, and/or relevant experience in marketing, journalism, public relations, communications campaign implementation across multiple channels (e.g., social media, web, print), or a closely related field equal to Six (6) years. **If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience: + Marketing: Experience developing, managing, and evaluating comprehensive communication plans or social marketing campaigns. + Project Management: Ability to apply processes, methods, skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve specific project objectives, including strategic planning, communication planning, and reporting. + Relationship Skills: Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, speak and write authoritatively and compellingly, resolve communication problems, and negotiate and manage competing interests. + Writing and Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, state agency partners, grantees, contractors, and other stakeholders through various written and digital tools. Synthesize complex information and communicate in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. + Media Relations: Experience drafting and responding to media inquiries and supporting team members to serve as a spokesperson. + Editing: Experience writing and editing content using Associated Press Style for various communication tactics such as newsletters, brochures, news releases, fact sheets, web content, social media content, marketing materials, reports, etc. + Contracts: Experience working with government entities and understanding of government procurement processes. + Bilingual: Ability to speak, write, and read fluently in English and Spanish. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT + Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. + TRAVEL: 10% of time, required to attend regional grantee meetings or annual conferences, may include overnight stay, if necessary. 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. Appeals to the State Personnel Board or the State Personnel Director must be received or postmarked within the filing period: Appeals shall be filed with the Board no later than ten (10) days after receipt of the written notice of the action, or if no notice was received, no later than (10) days after the employee knew or should have known of the disputed action. Filings can be by mail, hand-delivery, fax or email. Send the completed form with all supporting attachments to the State Personnel Board and provide a copy to the Department (the “Respondent”) identified by you (the “Complainant”) in PART 1 - General Information and Disputed Employment Action. State Personnel Board 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80203 Fax Number: 303-866-5038 Email filings: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.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, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information A complete application packet must include: + A completed State of Colorado application. + Fully answered supplemental questions per guidance. + If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application. + If using work experience to qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume". + 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. + 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. 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. 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. + I understand 02 Why are you interested in this position and how does it align with your career goals (150 words or less) 03 How do you approach developing a communications plan for a program initiative? Please draft a response on the steps you would go through to develop an effective communications plan (2 paragraphs or less). 04 How do you ensure that your communications are culturally appropriate and sensitive to diverse populations? (2 paragraphs or less) 05 Describe a situation where you had to work with a cross-functional team to achieve a communications goal. How did you handle it and what was the outcome? (2 paragraphs or less) 06 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 07 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 08 If you are a veteran, please attach your DD214 to your application. If you have a disability, also attach the letter issued to you from the Veterans Administration verifying that you are currently receiving monetary benefits or you that have a disability retirement. + Yes, I have attached a copy of my DD214 to my application. + No, I am not a veteran. 09 Are you a current or past employee of the State of Colorado? + Yes + No 10 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): 11 CDPHE: This position requires educational transcripts be submitted if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position or for the substitution of education for some experience. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications or substitution for this position, a copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript is required by the application deadline. You must attach this transcript to your application electronically. + I Understand 12 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 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