Deputy Director of Operations & Finance

Posting number: FAA02135-07/10/26

Department: Department of Public Health & Environment

Division: Administration Division

Job classification: Program Management III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Executive Management, Laboratory

Summary

ABOUT CDPHE:

Colorado for All Philosophy: Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means 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.

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. Join us in serving our communities to advance 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.

Join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado’s health and protecting the places we live, work, learn and play in this beautiful state we call home.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This position will be onsite and required to report to the office located at: 8100 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

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

Examples of duties

The Work Unit:
State public health laboratories are foundational to protecting the health of the population. Only one of these highly specialized labs exist per state, creating a national network that works closely with the EPA, CDC, FDA and other federal agencies.  The Colorado Public Health Laboratory (CPHL) protects the health of the population by identifying known and novel infectious diseases and outbreaks; detecting environmental contaminants in food products, natural medicine, and drinking and recreational waters; responding to bioterrorism and chemical threats; certifying every instrument in the state used for evidential breath alcohol testing; testing every infant born in Colorado and Wyoming to identify treatable genetic-related conditions at birth; performing audit functions and certification of outside laboratories; and conducting surveillance and public health research. The CPHL conducts around 3 million tests annually and works in partnership with local public health agencies to investigate and monitor public health threats. 

The CPHL is a division with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, known internally as the Laboratory Services Division.  The Operations and Finance Unit of the laboratory delivers core operational, pre-analytical, and business support functions that enable timely, reliable, and compliant laboratory services. This unit integrates informatics and data systems, specimen accessioning, logistics and supply chain operations, client coordination, fiscal and contract management, and personnel a