About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $135,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day, and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. In this position, you can expect to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. The office for this position is located at 101 W. Colfax Ave a minimum of 3 days per week. Additionally, this position will be required to attend periodic City Council meetings, which are typically weekly in the late afternoon/evening, and Board of Public Health & Environment meetings, which are typically held once per month each, in the evening.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of seven divisions: Division of Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; Emergency Management and Medical Operations, and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at: Denver Department of Public Health and Environment.

We foster an inclusive culture by respecting the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.

As the DHHA Sales Tax Fund Administrator, you will direct all aspects of the Denver Health Sales Tax Fund within the city, to support DHHA (Denver Health and Hospital Authority) in providing emergency and trauma care, primary medical care, mental health care, drug and alcohol use recovery, and pediatric care to empower Denver’s communities to live better, longer. This includes establishing strong working relationships with DHHA, Mayor’s Office, City Council, city agencies, and community partner leaders and programs. The role will also manage the administrative aspects of the Denver Health Sales Tax Fund, including overseeing the contract with DHHA and all associated accountability and reporting processes. The position will provide direction and expertise to monitor and inform local, state and federal regulatory trends and their impact on the Denver Health Sales Tax Fund. This position will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity by embedding equity into the processes, policies, and systems of this work across the City.

Specifically, in this position, you will:

• Oversee the DHHA Sales Tax Fund Ordinance and Agreement

  • Ensure compliance with and accountability to the terms of the ordinance and agreement

  • Oversee, review, monitor and track reports, metrics, and deliverables

  • Direct all financial aspects of the Denver Health Sales Tax Fund, including budget development, monitoring, invoicing, annual funding reconciliation, in concert with the Budget & Management Office and Accounting Services

  • Work with the City Attorney’s Office on all legal aspects of the Denver Health Sales Tax Fund

  • Evaluates DHHA’s performance and the effectiveness of the contract, reporting, and relationships associated with the Denver Health Sales Tax Fund

  • Negotiate the terms of the contract

  • Direct and manage all subcontractors relate