PROJECT MANAGER I - Term Limited - Part Time - 1187

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado 2026 HR Video -- Combo edited.mp4 At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. This position is term-limited, and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond June 30, 2029. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first. This is a Part time position requiring 16 hours per week. Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . 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. CDPHE offers: Free parking and access to RTD bus lines. Flexible working arrangements Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off Tuition assistance Wellness programs Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch The Work Unit: This position is housed in the Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Evaluation Program (CDEEP), which is located in the Center for Health and Environmental Data (CHED). The program exists to provide surveillance, epidemiology, and evaluation support to CDPHE programs, primarily those in the Prevention Services Division. The program provides managers, policy makers, and other decision makers with population and programmatic data to help direct programs and policies to the appropriate geographies and demographics, and evaluate programs’ efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. The program is also responsible for data collection, analysis, and dissemination of population surveillance data for use in monitoring population and health trends, and in support of measuring progress towards state and local public health goals. What You'll Be Doing: The purpose of this position is to provide expert-level, mission-critical strategic evaluation consultation to key projects and programs supported within the Center for Health and Environmental Data (CHED). Specifically, the position possesses technical and professional complexity needed to fulfill the research and evaluation requirements of the Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease (CCPD) Program. This position will also coordinate strategic planning for CHED. This position may also support the CDEEP team during heavy work periods by implementing evaluation activities that span the evaluation project continuum. In doing so, this position will work lead two additional project managers who have taken on new duties or projects related to data collection and reporting and strategic planning. Key Responsibilities Consults on Design and Implementation of Program Evaluation Studies Consults on Data Collection and Reporting Coordinates CHED Strategic Planning Provides External Evaluation Technical Assistance PROJECT MANAGER I (H1K2XX) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration Seven (7) year's of professional experience in project management, program administration, public health program management, program evaluation or similar experience. OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public health, program evaluation/applied research, organizational psychology, project management or a field of study related to the work assignment. AND Three (3) year's of professional experience in project management, program administration, public health program management, program evaluation management or similar experience. OR A Master's degree or Doctoral degree in public health, program evaluation/applied research, organizational psychology, project management or a field of study related to the work assignment will substitute for the required education and the required experience on a year-for-year basis. NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience. This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. PREFERRED AND ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES: In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies: Advanced Program Evaluation & Research Methodology: Demonstrated expertise (10+ years) in designing, executing, and overseeing complex, multi-component state-level public health program evaluations using established frameworks (e.g., CDC Framework for Program Evaluation, RE-AIM, Stepwise, etc.). Proven ability to act as an evaluation liaison between state-level program staff and external evaluation partners. CCPD Subject Matter Expertise: Specialized knowledge and significant applied experience (7+ years) in evaluation or evaluation oversight of chronic disease prevention and control initiatives, specifically for the Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease (CCPD) grant program interventions, data and data collections, and health outcomes. Strategic Planning & Organizational Alignment: Proven track record of leading high-level strategic planning initiatives for state-level public health programs, including facilitating diverse interest holders in identifying and prioritizing strategic objectives and corresponding measures and tracking systems. Executive-Level Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex statistical and evaluation data into clear, actionable insights, executive summaries, and strategic policy recommendations for diverse internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership. Supervisory Leadership: Extensive experience in formal direct supervision and/or oversight of epidemiologists, program evaluators, or project management staff (10+ years). Proven ability to mentor and coach staff in identifying operational efficiencies and balancing workloads across competing priorities. Conditions of Employment A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Appeal Rights: As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorad