Salary: $20.00 – $22.00 Hourly
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Temporary Part Time (9 mos or less)
Job Number: UHA08949_09.2023
Department: Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Division: Policy and Communications Office
Opening Date: 09/12/2023
Closing Date: 9/20/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Primary Physical Work Address: 303 E 17th Ave Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
This posting is only open to Colorado residents. – an exemption contingent upon residency waiver
Department Information
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:
- Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
- Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
About this position:
This position will support the Government Relations work unit within the Policy, Communication and Administration office. The team works directly with the Colorado General Assembly and senior leadership in the Department to move the Department’s budget and legislative priorities forward. The team works closely with staff across the Department and with other state agencies.
We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from fully remote, hybrid, to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.
Description of Job
The Department of Health Care Policy and Finance is looking to fill a Temporary position to perform the Legislative Coordinator role.
Responsibilities in this position include, but are not limited to:
- Tracking bills status from concept through implementation during session and for legislation impacting the Department and Department-led efforts.
- Ensuring the Executive Leadership Team and Legislative Team have the most recent, updated version of legislation, and related documents and trackers.
- Managing executive engagement, including maintaining legislative calendars, tracking hearing invitations, scheduling subject matter experts and executive leadership for testimony.
- Working closely with the Legislative Team to schedule internal and external meetings to review bill language, plan strategy, discuss new bills and provide feedback.
- Working closely with Senior Legislative Analyst and other Department staff to assist with logistics related to hearings including scheduling hearings with legislative staff, drafting testimony or talking points, creating handouts and binders, editing and providing copies of fact sheets and other key information to legislators and legislative staff as needed.
- Providing assistance as needed in the office, at the capitol, and remotely to ensure success of legislative, budget, and affordability agendas.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Recently completed or nearing completion of a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior state experience related to the duties of this position
- Knowledge of the legislative or budget process in Colorado
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills, especially with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and SharePoint
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related fields
- One year of general administrative/clerical experience or program coordination where the primary responsibilities include the following:
- Working with computer software and applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Applications, etc.)
- Effective time management skills and knowledge of scheduling software
- Creating memos and communications
- Working with tools to track progress on projects and reporting on progress towards project goals
Highly Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective problem solving skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Supplemental InformationComplete Applications must include the following documents:*Educational Transcript
College Transcripts: A legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred.
Conditions of Employment:
- All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
- Employees who have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked “SEE RESUME” will not be considered.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
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 Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 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, Virginia Miller, at virginia.miller@state.co.us.
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
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01
All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that potential employees undergo a criminal record background check. As a condition of employment, you are required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have any relatives or significant others working at the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing? If yes, please, list name(s) below.
03
The listed hourly rate for this position is $20.00 – $22.00. Are you willing to accept an offer within the posted pay rate?
- Yes
- No
04
Which of the following best describes how you met the minimum qualifications of this position?
- I recently received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- I will receive a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field by June of 2024
- I will receive a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field after June of 2024
- I do not have and am not working towards a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
05
Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? (If not, you may go back and do so now).
- Yes, I have attached my transcript(s) that will be used to verify whether or not I meet the minimum qualifications.
- No, I have not attached transcripts to my application. I understand that failure to provide a transcript may result in my application being rejected and that I will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
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