Salary: $200,004.00 - $215,004.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FAA01312-08/31/26
Department: Department of Public Health & Environment
Division: Prevention Services Division
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
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:
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.

Department Information
This is a nonclassified, at-will position and is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Colorado residents and nonresidents may apply. The selected candidate must establish residency in Colorado.

Description of Job
About the Prevention Services Division:

The Prevention Services Division is home to programs that have a broad-reaching impact on the population's health. Prevention programs reduce poor outcomes and save health care costs by intervening early, creating better health and quality of life for our residents. CDPHE is seeking a director to help maximize the impact of these prevention programs. Programs within the division include injury and violence prevention, overdose prevention, food security, health care access, family planning, child and family health promotion, chronic disease prevention and early detection, tobacco control, mental health promotion, suicide prevention, oral health, built environment, evaluation and epidemiology. The mission of the division is to improve population health outcomes through strategic programming.
What You Will Do:
CDPHE is looking for a visionary leader and seasoned public health professional to oversee the department's Prevention Services Division, including 250 staff and an annual budget of $277 million. The position assures programmatic and operational excellence to improve health outcomes. The position manages compliance and risk, and assures the division follows department policies and meets federal requirements. The position is a key partner to senior leaders, including the executive director and chief medical officer, plus leaders of central functions, such as communications and public affairs, legislative affairs, finance, technology, performance and innovation. The position creates division alignment with department priorities and is a key advisor to department leadership. The position facilitates relationships with partners and constituencies, including local public health agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visioning, planning, and strategic leadership to improve health outcomes
• Division oversight, management, and supervision
• Public relations, public communications, and relationship building with key constituencies
• Risk management, divisional alignment, and collaboration with department executives

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:
Combination of Education and Related Experience: A Masters degree in Public Health, or a closely related field combined with:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience directing a large organization and supervising staff at an executive level in a public health setting.
• Demonstrated experience producing improved health outcomes on a population level.
• Demonstrated political acumen working as an executive leader for a board, senior executive, or elected official.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and interpreting public health data.
• Demonstrated experience with fiscal management of budgets and grants.

You must substantiate that you meet the minimum qualifications when filling out the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to do so will result in the application not moving forward in the hiring process. "See resume" will not be accepted.Resumes are considered supplemental information and are not considered in the initial evaluation. In addition, part-time work will be prorated when determining whether minimum qualifications are met.

**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.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience.

• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and performance management.
• Ph.D in Public Health, or a closely related field.

Conditions of Employment:

• Residency requirement: This posting is open to current and non-current residents of the State of Colorado at the application submission. If you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado.

• Travel: Meetings and conferences across Colorado and to national conferences out of state, including overnight stays are possible, additional travel may be required based on business need.
• Special Qualifications: This position is on call for urgent matters and emergencies based on business need.
• Critical Status: This is a critical position and can be expected to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start, early release, or closure situations.
• 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.

Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:

• APPLICATION: Completed State of Colorado application.
• RESUME
• COVER LETTER: describing how your professional/supervisory experience aligns with the preferred qualifications of this position
• TRANSCRIPTS: If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be 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.