Job Description
Join Colorado's premier public health agency in an urgent hiring initiative for a Public Health Specialist. We're seeking passionate professionals to lead community health initiatives, respond to public health emergencies, and drive equitable health outcomes across diverse populations. This high-impact role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape state-level policies while making tangible differences in communities.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive state benefits package including retirement plans
- Professional development stipends and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative environment with cross-departmental projects
- Work-life balance with hybrid scheduling options
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement evidence-based public health intervention programs targeting underserved communities
- Conduct epidemiological surveillance and data analysis to identify emerging health threats
- Coordinate multi-agency responses to public health emergencies and disease outbreaks
- Lead community outreach initiatives to improve vaccination rates and preventive care access
- Prepare comprehensive health impact assessments for state policy recommendations
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, CDC guidelines, and state health regulations
- Manage grant-funded projects and report outcomes to federal partners
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in public health program implementation
- Valid Colorado Public Health Professional certification required
- Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis tools (SPSS, R, SAS)
- Demonstrated experience with emergency preparedness protocols
- Strong grant writing and budget management skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders
- Current CPR certification within 30 days of hire