Working Evaluation Supervisor

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is responsible for protecting Colorado’s health and environment. CDPHE integrates public health and environmental protection, recognizing the interdependence of healthy people and healthy environments. The agency's work includes disease and injury prevention, emergency response, air and water quality protection, health facility regulation, environmental hazard management, laboratory testing, vital records, and health promotion programs. CDPHE translates science and data into action, sets statewide standards, and collaborates with local public health agencies and community partners to address critical health and environmental challenges in Colorado. Working at CDPHE offers the opportunity to apply expertise to significant work that impacts the health of Coloradans. The agency's mission is to advance Colorado’s health and protect the places where people live, learn, work, and play, with a vision for a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. This mission and vision are achieved through bold action, talented individuals, broad partnerships, and a commitment to serving all Coloradans. Hybrid work options may be available based on supervisor discretion and business needs. The position is located at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246.

Requirements

• Must be a current resident of the State of Colorado.
• Eight (8) years of relevant experience as a program evaluator that includes data analysis.
• OR A combination of related education with a degree in public health, sociology, or other science/social sciences degree and/or relevant experience as a program evaluator that includes data analysis equal to eight (8) years.
• Must substantiate minimum qualifications in the Work Experience section of the application.
• Transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided if using education to qualify.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in evaluating policy, system, or environmental change strategies or other public health evaluation.
• Experience in providing technical assistance to others regarding evaluation, data collection, and data interpretation.
• Experience analyzing complex qualitative and quantitative information and translates the results into clear, meaningful, actionable insight for diverse decision makers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to complex, interpersonal, process, and systemic challenges.
• Synthesizes research into usable resources.
• Applies critical thinking to develop logic models and metrics or data indicators to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to consult and collaborate with program leadership, funders, grantees, and community partners, and to negotiate differing expectations to achieve mutually agreeable evaluation designs and outcomes.
• Experience supervising.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision, technical mentorship, and guidance to four junior evaluators.
• Serves as a senior evaluator by providing strategic direction of evaluation projects and project management.
• Conducts statistical analysis and interprets statistical evaluation results to improve prevention programs and ensure programs are reaching their intended outcomes.
• Serves as the expert on evaluation of the Elevating Prevention in Colorado (EPIC) program, which is funded by federal and state sources.
• Functions as the contract monitor over the long-term EPIC evaluation.
• Participates in national meetings to represent Colorado on the evaluation of federally funded programs for substance use primary prevention.
• Designs and conducts statistical analysis of data.
• Manages and conducts program evaluation projects.
• Supervises staff.

Benefits

• Medical and dental plans
• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan
• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Potential flexible working arrangements
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Access to RTD bus lines
• Tuition assistance
• Employee wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree