Salary: $79,476.00 - $111,264.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FAA00676-09/10/26
Department: Department of Public Health & Environment
Division: Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/24/2026 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
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.
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 posting is only open to current residents of the State of Colorado.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This position will have 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 needs.

CDPHE Offers:

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• Medical and dental plans.
• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.
• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Potential flexible working arrangements
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.
• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Description of Job
The Work Unit:

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) is responsible for the oversight and enforcement of a broad range of federal and state statutes and regulations applicable to a wide variety of healthcare facilities and services in Colorado, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical facilities, renal dialysis centers, emergency medical services providers, designated and non-designated trauma centers, long term care facilities and many other specific types of healthcare services. The division licenses, certifies and surveys healthcare facilities and services; provides patient safety and healthcare quality programs; recognizes emergency medical service (EMS) education programs; certifies EMS providers and licenses air and ground ambulance services operating within the state.
The purpose of the HFEMSD Academy & Workforce Development is to provide a structured, consistent framework for staff development across the Health Facilities and EMS Division. It serves as a centralized hub for regulatory training, and ongoing professional development, ensuring staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to perform their roles effectively and uphold the Division's standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
What You Will Do:

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation, overall supervision, and long-term operation of the work unit. The position reports directly to the Program Manager to manage and deliver investigator training and ensure consistent execution of classroom and clinical activities. It coordinates daily training logistics and scheduling while supervising and precepting investigator staff for primary care and community-based programs, including compliance surveys and complaint investigations. The position tracks and evaluates individual direct reports progress, determines readiness of the academy trainees for basic federal training, field independence, and advanced or cross-training, and ensures competency through sign-off on competency documentation. The Supervisor/Lead Instructor is also responsible for identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and document lessons learned. This includes evaluating instructional quality, curriculum effectiveness, and trainees' progress to recommend adjustments that enhance the Academy's impact and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and continuously improves the investigator training program.
• Monitors overall program workflow to ensure training aligns with Division goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee all Preceptors, trainers, and the evaluation of investigators and trainees for field and classroom training.
• Oversee the maintenance of training records, supports the development/revision of training tools and curriculum, and all trainees' performance to determine whether investigators are equipped with required information to provide correct licensure/certification survey processes and regulatory requirements.
• Initiate personnel actions and supervise staff, including determining assignments and evaluating performance and work product, providing field supervision, and delivering or overseeing instruction that ensures staff competency across programs.
• In a supervisory capacity, provides ongoing employee training and coaching to maintain effective survey and investigative skills.
• Leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of academy curriculum and instructional materials.
• Ensures all training content and program delivery supports accurate, current execution of required survey/investigation procedures, aligned with state and federal requirements, Division policies, CMS expectations, and best practices in adult learning.
• Evaluates trainers/instructors, providing guidance, support, and coordination to ensure consistent, high-quality training delivery.
• Assigns trainers/instructors to courses and training sessions based on expertise, availability, workload, and program needs.
• Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes special projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the manager or the branch chief.

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:
C7C5XX
Minimum Qualifications:
NOTE: 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:
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division, or closely related experience.
OR

Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Psychology, or closely related field, and/or relevant experience in health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division, or closely related experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years.

**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.**
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:

• Prior experience with the State of Colorado.
• Prior surveyor work experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• QSEP Qualification testing.
• Prior CDPHE leadership training.
• Foundational adult learning or experience as a trainer/talent management
• Classroom delivery and presentation skills
• Experience with instructional design and lesson planning
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to evaluate course topics and distinguish between primary and secondary materials, ensuring content is directly relevant to the role of a surveyor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Residency Requirement:
  
  • This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• 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.
• TRAVEL:
  
  • Field training and conference attendance: No more than 25% of time would be travel. Expected conference attendance is 1-2 times per year. Field training may be week-long overnight travel 3-4 times a year.
  • Field training are often several days long in remote locations of Colorado, Conferences are usually multiple nights out of state
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 45lbs. of equipment for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time including climbing multiple flights of stairs.
  • Must be able to hold tablet computer in standing position.
• Must be able to work in environments where contagious diseases may be present.
• Must be vaccinated against COVID19. See Note*
• Must obtain an influenza shot annually prior to the onset of the flu season or wear a mask while on facility/agency premises.**
• Requires the use and operation of state fleet vehicles.***
• *Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado's Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
• **Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's vaccination guidance.
• *** Conditions apply to use of fleet vehicles such as location and availability.