Overdose Prevention Program Coordinator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4838694) Apply  Overdose Prevention Program Coordinator Salary $57,708.00 - $92,340.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number FAA00127-02/26/25 Department Department of Public Health & Environment Division Prevention Services Division Opening Date 02/26/2025 Closing Date 3/10/2025 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 South Drive, 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. 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. 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. Be BOLD and make a real difference . . . 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 residents. 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, 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 (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page%CF%87ldpagename=DPA-DHR%2FDHRLayout&cid=1213025229644&pagename=DHRWrapper) 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 (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-DHR/DHR/1236690495481) + 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 (This posting may be extended and used to fill multiple openings.) Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch Description of Job The Work Unit The Prevention Services Divisionworks 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 diverse communities we serve. The Division strives to understand the needs of Colorado’s communities and encourages 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 Violence and Injury Prevention – Mental Health Promotion (VIP-MHP) Branchexists to coordinate state and local efforts toward mental health promotion, substance abuse prevention, and the prevention of death and disability in Colorado due to unintentional and intentional injuries through health policy, legislation, public awareness, and education, training, assessments, and intervention programs. The VIP-MIP Branch is aware that many kinds of injury and violence share the same systemic causes: poverty and economic instability; lack of substance use treatment and mental health services; social norms related to violence; and a lack of social connectedness that affects us all and leaves too many youths unconnected or unsafe at school. As we seek to address these crucial issues, we commit to being responsive to the reality that structural racism intensifies each of them. The VIP-MHP Branch recognizes that racism is a public health crisis and is committed to improving racial and other forms of equity through all of its programs. These systemic injustices and additional risk and protective factors are shared across many of the outcomes we address. Our work continues until all Coloradans have the opportunity to live and have healthy lives in a way that celebrates intersectional identities, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, and geographic location. Collectively, we all can achieve this goal by improving racial justice and other forms of equity through our programs and practices. The Position This position is shared between and supports the PSD Overdose Prevention Unit and the PSD Policy Unit, supporting overdose prevention efforts in Colorado in both Units. In the Overdose Prevention Unit, this position supports two grant activities for Colorado’s Overdose Data to Action grant- Overdose Fatality Reviews and Naloxone Distribution by managing the OD2A Overdose Fatality Review Project contracts, developing scopes of work and budgets that support the establishment of Overdose Fatality Review committees, tracking grantee budget spending and maintaining grantee files, disseminating program updates and implementation needs, and providing technical assistance for naloxone distribution and overdose fatality reviews. In the PSD Policy Unit, this position provides administrative and communication support to the PSD Policy Unit related to overdose prevention which includes managing and maintaining the PSD Legislative Engagement Database, tracking legislative sessions, creating supporting communications materials for legislative reports, and ensuring reports meet statutory requirements. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights 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 experience in overdose prevention, grant administration, contract management, policy development, public health, or project management. OR Education and Experience:A combination of related education, graduation from an accredited college or university in p ublic health, public administration, sociology, social work, or closely-related field AND relevant experience in overdose prevention, grant administration, contract management, policy development, public health, or project management equivalent to six (6) years. Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate: + Knowledge of overdose prevention, overdose fatality review, and naloxone distribution. + Experience working with community groups, local public health agencies, and drug overdose prevention stakeholders and organizations. + Experience with the Colorado legislative process and familiarity with online databases that track developments in the Colorado legislature. + Experience with legislative tracking, coordinating legislative and policy communications across multiple programs, conducting policy research, and providing policy analysis. + Experience monitoring contracts and budgets. + Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative partnerships and effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners and diverse stakeholders. + Excellent organizational skills: the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity, knowing the status of activities at all times. + Outstanding skills and abilities in verbal and written communications; ability to adapt a style to fit diverse audiences of varying technical levels and at various levels within an organization, in groups, and individual settings. + Demonstrated commitment to integrating equity in overdose prevention and substance use work. Conditions of Employment: + Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. + Must be willing to work a hybrid schedule. + Must be willing to travel 10% of the time as the position requires. 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 acknowledgment 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 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. + Unofficial transcripts if using to verify educational requirement + 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, of 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, 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. 01 The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency? + Yes + No 02 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. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? + Yes, I have attached a copy of my DD214 to my application. + No, I am not a veteran. + No, I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference in selection. 03 A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges. Conviction does not mean automatic disqualification and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a background check if offered the position? + Yes + No 04 Are you a current or past employee of the State of Colorado? + Yes + No 05 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): 06 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 07 Describe any relevant professional or lived experience related to overdose prevention and/or working with people who use drugs. (2 paragraphs max) 08 Describe any relevant experience with contract monitoring and/or project management. Please also provide details on any experience providing training and/or other forms of technical assistance. (2 paragraphs max) 09 The Department, Division, and our Branch all acknowledge the importance of diversity and strive for an equitable and inclusive work environment. Please describe a time in your work experience when you fostered equity, diversity, and inclusion. 10 Describe your experience supporting legislative communication needs such as through the creation of bill fact sheets, issue briefs, and other public outreach materials. 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