Health Compliance Inspector, IDD Community Services HFEMS FAA02049 (HP III)

Department Information

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.

This announcement is only open to current State of Colorado residents! If you are not currently residing in the State of Colorado your application will not be considered.

If you are a current HFEMS Health Compliance Inspector (Health Professional III); you will maintain your current salary if hired into this role. If any step pay increases are available your HRBP will work with you to audit your step pay / time-in-series upon an offer.

If you are not a current State of Colorado employee the starting pay for this position is $66024 / annually.

This announcement will fill multiple vacancies.

Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division

Now hiring for our Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Unit

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 citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorados 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 addition to working with a great team and rewarding meaningful work we offer :

Employee wellness programs and facilities

Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

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

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

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.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to : 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 / agencies 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 HCBS waiver services and many other specific types of healthcare services. The division licenses certifies and surveys healthcare facilities / agencies 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.

This work unit exists to : (1) protect the health safety and welfare of patients / residents / consumers of healthcare facilities / agencies in the state of Colorado by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified facilities / agencies and providers utilizing applicable federal and state laws / regulations and professional standards of practice; and (2) to provide to the public information on health care facilities / agencies.

Summary of Position :

This position is staffed by professionals who work independently or as a member of an interdisciplinary team to :

• Assess the care treatment and quality of life provided by health care provider agencies through observations interviews and record review.
• Uses experience training and judgment in evaluating and applying statutes regulations guidelines policies and procedures on a case-by-case item-by-item basis for agency compliance / violation.
• Works for the survey team and conducts nursing observations and consultation to other surveyors and other tasks as applicable.
• Reviews occurrences and incidents of serious deficiencies and assesses whether Medicaid certified providers and licensed health facilities staff intervened appropriately.
• Writes statements of deficiencies identifying areas of non-compliance with federal and state requirements based on survey / investigation results.
• Acts as resource educator and interpreter of regulations for service providers and consumers based upon established guidelines policies and procedures.
• This position primarily works with the IDD team but may be asked to assist with other teams who utilize RNs in the survey process.

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 :

C7C3XX

HEALTH PROFESSIONAL III

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Experience Only :

Six (6) years providing applicable health care in an Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) agency or similar program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division.

OR

Education & Experience :

A combination of related education and / or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position equal to six (6) years.

An example would be graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in public health social work nursing public administration or closely related field and two (2) years of professional health care in an Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) agency or similar program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division.

This experience and education must be substantiated within the Work Experience & Education section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years. See Resume and missing relevant employment or education criteria will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Education will be credited on a year-for-year basis. Part-time work will be pro-rated. If using education to substitute for experience please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts or a copy of your diploma / degree to your application. If you do not have access to either of these options please contact the department contact.

Cover Letter Required :

Along with the application submit a cover letter not to exceed two typewritten pages double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples of determining and / or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position. Part of or all of the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.

Conditions of Employment :

Preferred and Essential Competencies :

Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidates position-related knowledge skill ability behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.

Healthcare experience preferably in IDD but would consider others such as home care / nursing home or other health agencies.

Experience working on quality improvement efforts in keeping with applicable regulations.

Experience with evaluating a healthcare facilitys quality of care services and treatment of the residents / clients.

Experience to evaluate facility practices through observations and record review.

Experience with conducting interviews with residents / patients family members staff outside agencies and medical professionals.

Experience with analyzing evidence and survey results to determine if and why a healthcare facility is out of compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.

Experience writing clear concise and legally defensible statements of deficiencies.

Experience and proficiency in word processing and able to use current communication technology.

Ability to analyze and interpret clinical evidence and observe record and interpret information.

Ability to perform the physical demands of this active position.

Thoroughness when performing work and conscientiousness in attention to detail.

Ability to gather relevant information; identify and analyze problems using sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions. Model high standards of honesty integrity trust openness and respect for individuals.

Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.

Interpersonal and Conflict Management Skills- Displays understanding courtesy tact empathy and concern; develops and maintains effective relationships; deals skillfully with people who are difficult hostile or distressed; effectively manages and resolves conflicts confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way; does not avoid conflict when it can produce better solutions.

Ability to assess consumer care treatment and quality of care and life as provided by health care facilities through observations interviews and record review.

Experience and ability to write factually accurate clear concise and professional reports.

Ability to analyze the information and reach logical well-supported conclusions.

Appeal Rights :

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board / State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also If you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board / State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at standard appeal form is available at : If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or representative and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action : Colorado State Personnel Board / State Personnel Director Attn : Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax : . Phone : . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

A completed State of Colorado application includes :

Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.

Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this role.

DD214 if claiming veterans status

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 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 or call option 5.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1