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Health Compliance Inspector, Home Care Services - FAA00623 (HP III)

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Health Compliance Inspector, Home Care Services - FAA00623 (HP III)

Salary

$66,024.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FAA00623-10/16/25

Department

Department of Public Health & Environment

Division

Health Facilities & Emergency Medical Services

Opening Date

10/22/2025

Closing Date

11/2/2025 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 S Cherry Creek Dr Glendale, CO 80246

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

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.

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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 $66,024/annually.

Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division

Now hiring for our Home and Community Facilities Section

This announcement will fill multiple vacancies and may be extended.

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 Colorado's 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 Environment. In addition to working with a great team and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

What We Offer

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage

+ Retirement benefits through PERA, with flexible plan options plus 401(k) and 457 savings plans

+ Generous leave , including 11 paid holidays and substantial personal time off

+ Short- and long-term disability protection

+ Wellness programs and on-site facilities that support health and balance

+ Professional development and mentorship opportunities across a wide range of topics

+ Tuition assistance for college and master’s-level coursework

+ Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

+ Flexible work schedules and strong work-life balance initiatives

+ Employee resource groups promoting inclusion, connection, and community

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: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/

Description of Job

The Work Unit:

The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) plays a vital role in protecting the health and safety of Coloradans. The division oversees and enforces state and federal regulations for a wide variety of health care providers—including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis facilities, emergency medical service (EMS) providers, trauma centers, long-term care facilities, and many other licensed or certified health care agencies.

HFEMSD is responsible for licensing, certifying, and surveying these facilities; promoting patient safety and health care quality ; and recognizing EMS education programs and providers . The division also designates trauma centers and licenses all ground and air ambulance services operating within Colorado.

This work unit’s mission is to:

+ Protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients and residents by ensuring licensed and certified health care facilities comply with all applicable federal and state regulations and professional standards of practice; and

+ Provide transparent public information on health care facilities to promote accountability and informed decision-making.

Summary of Position:

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring the safety and quality of care provided by licensed and certified health care agencies across Colorado. As part of an interdisciplinary survey team—or working independently—you will assess the care, treatment, and quality of life of clients and patients through observations, interviews, and record reviews.

Serving as the registered nurse member of the survey team , you will apply your clinical expertise to evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations, conduct medication observations, and review nursing practices. You will also investigate serious incidents and complaints, determine whether agencies responded appropriately, and document findings in clear, defensible statements of deficiencies.

This role requires a professional who can apply critical thinking, sound judgment, and regulatory knowledge to complex situations. You’ll act as an educator and resource for providers and consumers, interpreting regulations, clarifying expectations, and promoting consistent quality and safety across the home care and hospice industry.

Duties of the Position:

+ Conduct comprehensive surveys and investigations of licensed and certified health care agencies to evaluate the quality of care, services, and patient outcomes .

+ Observe, interview, and review records to assess compliance with state and federal regulations.

+ Analyze and interpret evidence to determine regulatory compliance, applying professional judgment and established guidance.

+ Develop clear, concise, and legally defensible statements of deficiencies that accurately describe noncompliance findings.

+ Investigate complaints and self-reported incidents , determining whether facilities responded appropriately to protect patient health and safety.

+ Serve as a resource and educator for health care providers, consumers, and partner agencies by interpreting regulations and promoting understanding of compliance expectations.

+ Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support consistent enforcement, quality improvement, and the protection of vulnerable populations across Colorado’s health care system.

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:

C7C3XXHEALTH PROFESSIONAL III (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eZHJHQUdJblU4U1E/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-DeQJyG0XsviUUkTsbNl0gw)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of applicable health care in a facility or program regulated by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division.

OR

Education & Experience:

A combination of education and experience equivalent to six (6) years. Examples are:

- graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, or closely related field. A master's and bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, or closely related field will substitute for the required years of experience.

- an additional two (2) years of professional health care in a facility or 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:

+ 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. *See exemption note below

+ Must be vaccinated against COVID19. **See note below

+ 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.

+ 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. ***conditions apply

*Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s vaccination guidance.

**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

*** Conditions apply to use of fleet vehicles such as location and availability

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.

+ Experience evaluating the quality of care, services, and outcomes in health care settings through observation, record review, and interviews.

+ Proven ability to analyze evidence and survey findings to determine compliance with state and federal health regulations

+ Skilled in writing clear, concise, and legally defensible statements of deficiencies

+ Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with sound judgment and attention to detail.

+ Excellent communication, professionalism, and conflict-management skills, including the ability to build respectful and productive relationships.

+ Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and commitment to public service.

+ Ability to manage competing priorities while working independently or collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

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 [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .

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, [email protected] call 303-692-2060, option 5.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment background check?

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CDPHE: This position requires educational transcripts be submitted if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position or using education for the substitution of education for some experience. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications or substitution for this position, a copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript is required by the application deadline. You must attach this transcript to your application electronically. Please select “Yes” to acknowledge that you have attached your transcripts to your application.

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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 need. Please click "Yes" to acknowledge you understand this requirement.

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Have you submitted a cover letter to your application? The cover letter is a required document at the time of applying and should describe how you meet the minimum requirements and preferred qualifications listed in the announcement.

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Could you please elaborate on your health compliance experience in the context of home care, hospice, or assisted living residences? We'd like to know about your familiarity with relevant regulations, protocols, and procedures, as well as instances where you've effectively ensured adherence to these compliance standards while delivering care to patients in their homes or hospice settings.

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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 a current State of Colorado employee, please type "Yes" to acknowledge this statement, If you are not a current State of Colorado employee, please type "N/A".

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If you are not a current State of Colorado employee, the starting pay for this position is $66,024/annually. This is non-negotiable at this time. Please select "Yes" to acknowledge this statement.

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Applicants for the State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

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