Health Compliance Inspector, Nursing Facilities FAA00157 (Health Professional 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.

Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services Division

Now hiring for our Nursing Facilities Section

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

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 ambulance services operating within the state.

This work unit exists to : (1) protect the health safety and welfare of patients / residents of health care facilities in the state of Colorado by evaluating and securing compliance of licensed and certified facilities 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.

Duties of Position :

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement :

This announcement is only open to current State of Colorado residents.

Class Code & Classification Description :

C7C3XX

HEALTH PROFESSIONAL III

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Experience Only :

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as providing care or regulatory oversight in nursing facilities or alternative care facility regulated by Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division.

OR

Education and Experience :

Two (2) years of experience providing care or regulatory oversight in nursing facilities or alternative care facility regulated by Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Divisionanda Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in nursing social work public health health administration or closely related field of study.

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.

Conditions of Employment :

A pre-employment background check

Ability and willingness to travel independently or with a group of other health professionals up to 50% of the time throughout Colorado.

Must be willing to work in environments where contagious diseases may be present (appropriate personal protective equipment and procedural protocols will be provided).

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.

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

Must be proficient in word processing and able to use current communication technology to connect to the office from the field.

Must obtain an influenza shot annually prior to the onset of the flu season or wear a mask while on facility / agency premises.

Must be vaccinated against COVID19.

Must be able to perform annual fit testing for N-95 masks as well as complete annual training on donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Must be able to work occasional evening night weekend or holidays depending upon circumstances of survey or complaint.

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 a tablet computer in a standing position.

Once employed in this position must successfully complete and apply all required surveyor training (unless training is unavailable) within the first six (6) months of service.

Requires the use and operation of state fleet vehicles.

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.

Appeal Rights :

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.

For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at Information

A completed State of Colorado application includes :

Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.

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.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Facilities Management,Copy Editing,Cloud Services,Electronics,Interpretation,Accident Investigation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 66024 - 66024