CDPHE LSD ONLY - Quality Assurance Manger

Department Information

NOTICE OF PROPOSED REALLOCATION

Position Number:   FAA 00022    Held by:  Dakan, A 

This position is in the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Laboratory Services Division, has been recommended for reallocation to Physical Science Researcher/Scientist V.

  

This announcement represents the selection process for an occupied, reclassified state position. This position is open only to classified permanent employees of [Division Name] within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Applications will not be considered from any individuals not specifically covered by these strict eligibility requirements.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

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

Description of Job

The Work Unit: 

This managerial position oversees quality assurance and quality improvement within the overall
Quality Management System (QMS) of the Laboratory Services Division for the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment.

What You Will Do: 

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager supports the mission of the laboratory by ensuring that the highest possible quality of service is provided through the development and maintenance of a comprehensive QA Program. The position exists as an integral part of the Laboratory management team. This position is considered a senior and leading authority and lead who creates goals and objectives of the QA program. The position tracks regulatory compliance for various federal agencies and certifications (including CLIA, EPA, FDA and ISO 17025), leads and responds to internal QA audits and makes recommendations to the Laboratory Director, Deputy Directors and Program Managers to resolve quality issues and to improve efficiencies in all areas of the laboratory. This position applies knowledge of certification/accreditation requirements, scientific knowledge, and analytical skills to continually improve quality. Higher management relies on this position to understand, communicate, and manage issues related to the CDPHE’s Laboratory Quality Management System. This position also recommends QA policy and prioritizes and approves continuous improvement projects initiated at CDPHE that are focused on quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities: 

Quality Management Systems
Serves as a subject matter expert and leading authority in quality management systems (QMS) providing guidance to laboratory staff to ensure that quality policies, processes, and procedures are established, current, and followed by all laboratory staff. Also recommends policy changes to the QMS to maintain compliance.
Provide specific examples of regular, ongoing decisions made by this position related to this duty:

• Decides actions consistent with quality concepts and sound professional practice.
• Leads the laboratory in required quality management reviews of policies and procedures.
• Advocates for a culture of quality, safety, integrity, and ethics.
• Determines need for and requests resources to support the QMS.
• Analyzes quality measures to evaluate the costs of maintaining quality.
• Decides on best response to customer needs, expectations, and requirements

Quality Assurance Procedures
Documentation and record keeping: ensures staff compliance with agency quality management system and statutory, regulatory, accreditation, and licensing requirements for documentation and recordkeeping in relation to the health and safety management systems. This position is responsible for maintaining the document control platform tracking all SOPs and division policies for regulatory compliance.
Provide specific examples of regular, ongoing decisions made by this position related to this duty.

• Maintains processes to ensure that staff meet licensure requirements.
• Establish competency assessment mechanism and tracks compliance for each program area.
• Oversees the policies, processes, and procedures related to QA.
• Regulatory Compliance: complies with regulations and guidelines governing laboratory testing
  

Supervision and Management
Plan, prioritize, and assign workload, and analyze and monitor workflow and progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meets standards, deadlines for deliverables, and program goals and objectives. This position has line/staff authority

• Authorizes QA expenditures.
• Allocates funds and QA staff to QA program goals and objectives.
• Establish work schedules, review and approve work time and absences using the automated system.
• Identify training and developmental needs for subordinates.
• Provide feedback and coaching; write, review, and sign performance plans and evaluations.
  

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the listed department and division within that department.

Class Code & Classification Description:

I3B6** Physical Science Researcher/Scientist V

Minimum Qualifications: 

Experience Only:

Ten (10) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to ten (10) years

NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

**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.**

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

• TRAVEL:

• SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Supplemental Information

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be 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.

E-Verify:  CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 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 at [email protected] or call 303-692-2060, option 5.

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information:  www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits 

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