Medical Epidemiologist - Physician I

This position is ONLY open to current Colorado state residents.

This position is a hybrid position. 

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 conditions 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.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.   

Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . and join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

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.

 In addition to free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path and flexible working arrangements, click the link below to review additional benefits and perks!!!  https://cdphe.colorado.gov/careers

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The referral list generated by this position announcement may be used to fill multiple position vacancies and may be extended.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) serves Coloradans by providing high-quality, and cost-effective public health and environmental protection services that promote healthy people in healthy places. Staff members focus on evidence-based best practices in the public health and environmental fields and play a critical role in educating people in Colorado so they can make informed choices. In addition to maintaining and enhancing our core programs, the Department continues to identify and respond to emerging issues affecting Colorado's public and environmental health.

The Work Unit: 

Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR)  

The Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR) is responsible for ensuring that the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and, more broadly, the State of Colorado has the ability to effectively prepare for, monitor, detect, diagnose, investigate, and nimbly respond to all types of conditions, events, and disasters that impact the public’s health. The Medical Epidemiology Unit is a cross-cutting unit within the Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR) Division. The Unit reports directly to the DCPHR Medical Director/State Epidemiologist, and provides clinical and epidemiological subject matter expertise to offices and branches within DCPHR. The Unit is responsible for crafting guidance and communication materials to a variety of public health partners including clinicians; advises DCPHR, Department, and state leadership on routine and emerging communicable disease issues; and investigates emerging communicable disease and other disease issues. 

What You Will Be Doing: 

The purpose of this position is to provide additional support to the Medical Epidemiology Unit, including on COVID-19 and other emerging issues. 

Responsibilities of the position include but not limited to: 

• Provide clinical expertise to support DCPHR’s response to COVID-19 and other emerging pathogens as part of the Medical Epidemiology Unit  
• Create and disseminate guidance on COVID-19 and other communicable diseases for Colorado healthcare providers 
• Provide clinical expertise on vaccination and treatment for COVID-19 and other diseases
• Help respond to media requests that require subject matter expertise 
• Advise the Communicable Disease Branch on clinical issues such as COVID-19 testing, emerging variants, and evolving issues 
• Disseminate new scientific information on COVID-19 and other emerging pathogens through presentations to local public health, DPCHR, and the healthcare community including on “Med Epi Mondays” and provider ECHO calls 

• Provide support as a medical epidemiologist on special projects or evaluations to better understand communicable diseases such as COVID-19 (including sequelae such as Long COVID) or other responses in Colorado  
• Communicate epidemiology findings and recommended public interventions to providers and other stakeholders (e.g. LPHAs, public)

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification:  No Substitutions 
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)

**A copy of your licensure must be submitted at the time of application**   

NOTE: Click on the link here How to Apply to submit a complete application that documents your work history giving details of your qualifications, including how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position when listing your work history. 

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

• Relevant experience with the State of Colorado
• Epidemiology training (such as MPH or related degree, or CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service) or work experience
• Experience developing communication materials for the public
• Experience giving presentations to scientific audiences or the general public

Conditions of Employment:

• Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. 
• This is a term-limited position. Funding cannot be guaranteed beyond 07/31/2026. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first. 
• 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.
• Special Qualification: Professional Licensure - Colorado Medical Licensure 

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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 under Rules. 

A complete application packet must include:

1. A completed State of Colorado application.  
2. A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.  
3. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

1. 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.
   • If you submit more than one application, before the closing deadline, only the most recent application submitted will be used in the recruitment process. 
2. 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.
3. 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 currently reside and 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 daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.