Technician III - Certification Specialist - 214

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This announcement will be used to fill multiple positions. Be BOLD and make a real difference . . . Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Glendale City Center, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Employee wellness programs and facilities Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees Tuition assistance for college-level courses including Masters degree programs Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and A variety of employee resource groups 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. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: The Work Unit This position is housed in the Center for Health and Environmental Data (CHED), specifically within the Operations section of the Vital Records program.The Vital Records Program ensures the administration of the Colorado Vital Statistics Act by:registering all vital events including births, deaths, fetal deaths and induced terminations of pregnancy, issuing certified copies of births, deaths, and fetal deaths, amending and correcting records of all vital events, providing data to Federal agencies including the National Center for Health Statistics and the Social Security Administration, receipt and verification of reports of marriages and divorces, implementation and support of electronic birth and death registration systems and electronic issuance systems at the state and local level, and computerization of historic vital records. The Office supports 63 local registrars in the registration and issuance of vital record certificates and provides training and technical support for data providers such as local registrars, hospitals and funeral directors. What You Will Be Doing: The nature of this position consists of unique, specialized practices and procedures that require a level of complexity that is higher due to the level of decision making. This includes the skills and knowledge needed to analyze the various types of documents submitted by customers each day to determine whether an application should be approved or denied. This position exists to research and prepares certified copies of birth and death certificates and marriage and dissolution verifications utilizing books, microfiche, microfilm, and via various online computer applications and databases. This position assists walk-in customers at the client service window and reviews applications and supporting documentation to determine entitlement to confidential records and evaluates primary and secondary identification documentation submitted for authenticity and acceptability. This position provides instruction and guidance on the operations of the State Issuance Unit to local registrars in 64 counties via the client service hotline. The position is responsible for investigating, determining, and performing minor corrections on birth and death certificate data in applicable computer databases as needed, including marking birth certificates deceased in the birth database when appropriate. Minimum Qualifications In order to be included in the applicant pool you must meet one of the following conditions: Requires Three (3) years of experience providing technical or customer support, in a vital records setting. 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. Substitution: College, university or non-correspondence school course work in business, public health, research, or closely-related degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the call center experience. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Conditions of Employment: A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies: The preferred experience, competencies, and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate: Experience in vital records setting Experience with interpreting statutes and in a work environment in which laws, rules, and regulations are put into place on a daily basis. Ability to be flexible in rapid and frequent change Experience dealing with difficult or upset customers and prior work in a fast paced environment while maintaining a professional attitude Ability to work independently while also being able to collaborate within a team and great teamwork skills Meticulous attention to detail Strong organization, prioritization and self-motivation skills Spanish-speaking skills. Previous experience providing customer service via telephone, email, and in-person; Outstanding skills and abilities in written and verbal communication; Ability to adapt to diverse audiences of varying technical levels and at various levels within an organization; Excellent organizational skills: the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity, knowing the status of activities at all times; Strong attention to detail and critical thinking; the ability to ensure that information is complete and accurate; Excellent problem-solving ability along with the ability and motivation to develop creative solutions to complex, interpersonal, process, or systemic challenges and to ensure that information is complete and accurate; Demonstrated ability to successfully manage stress and maintain confidentiality and exercise tact, discretion, and sound judgment; Strong work ethic: strives for excellence in every aspect of the work. A complete application packet must include: A completed State of Colorado application. A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts can be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. The Selection Process: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position or that as a result of no longer being considered, you were discriminated against, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-05