Salary: $13,768.00 - $19,276.00 Monthly
Location : Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: HQ 31490 DEN III - CDO 09.2026
Department: Department of Corrections
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: CDOC Headquarters; 1250 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
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.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is only open to Colorado residents.

LOCATION: This position is located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. This posting will be used to fill future vacancies at this location.
Description of Job
The Chief Dental Officer serves as an authority to the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) in the area of dental health care and provides leadership for the implementation of a statewide system for the delivery of CDOC dental services to ensure an appropriate quality of dental care services being delivered in a standardized, cost effective and efficient manner. This position is also responsible for providing dental care to offenders 50% of the time to ensure provider coverage. Position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Develops the day to day dental care plan for delivering dental services to the offender patients;
• Determines what dental processes will be done and the staffing patterns within the work units including the deployment of dental staff;
• Establishes and revises the systems for the delivery of dental services;
• Supervises the clinical practice of dentists to ensure that professional standards of care are being provided to patients;
• Coordinates all operational decisions with the appropriate HSA and Assistant Director of Clinical Services;
• Create and implement clinical standards which establish policies and procedures for the delivery of dental services consistent with current national and correctional standards of care;
• Establish protocols and treatment guidelines as indicated for delivering dental care for specific dental conditions;
• Ensure standards and protocols are written in accordance with guidelines and the concept of dental science and are fully implemented in each clinic;
• Assures coordination of dental services with community and contracted specialists and laboratories;
• Develops and advises on the management of dental protocols;
• Plan, control, and report on the management of dental services and advises higher management regarding budget and staffing needs for providing dental services to the offender population;
• Responsible for the management of the dental budget in regards to specialists' services, dental supplies, equipment, and personnel services;
• Develops reports to assist in the management of dental services and the budget;
• Develop the guidelines for referrals to specialists and affiliated laboratories to ensure the appropriateness and cost effectiveness of services provided;
• Recognize the need for and coordinate the process of obtaining contracted services by submitting any necessary Request for Proposal (RFP) in a cost effective manner;
• Ensure adequate dental care is provided to CDOC patients by coordinating quality assessment and quality improvement projects;
• Coordinates quality improvement projects with the Quality Management Program Administrator and other designated staff;
• Plan and coordinate regularly scheduled meetings with dental staff for enhancing communication and as a component of program development for the dental service;
• Develop and present educational and training programs for dental staff;
• Coordinate the development of educational materials and training programs for offenders to promote responsible self care and improved dental hygiene;
• Resolves system wide problems associated with the delivery of dental services within a correctional setting and plan long term resolution of the issues;
• Answers grievances related to dental health care services as indicated;
• Respond to inquiries from the Board of Dental Examiners;
• Coordinate the recruitment, interviews and hiring of dental staff in cooperation with the appropriate HSA;
• Position requires travel to all correctional facilities through out the state.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.
Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
Possession of a current, valid dentist license issued by the Colorado Dental Board
Three (3) years of experience as a dentist

No Substitutions
Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing dental services to any of the following populations: indigent, under-served, community based and institutional;
• Experience providing dental services as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Required Competencies:

• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
• Ability to provide dental care to offenders incarcerated in a correctional facility;
• Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Dental standards and guidelines;
• Commitment to patient care that is team-oriented;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across programs, facilities and with external stakeholders;

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at or 719-723-3973..
The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual's current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.
If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC's consideration of application for employment.

• Must be 21 years of age;
• Possess a valid driver's license; Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards. Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED;
• Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1