Manager of the Laboratory Data and Informatics Program

Department Information

NOTICE OF PROPOSED REALLOCATION

Position Number:   FAA 01631      Held by: Nucci, J

This position is in the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Laboratory Services Division, and has been recommended for reallocation to Physical Sciences 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 Laboratory Services Division 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: 

• Hybrid work options may be available at the supervisor’s discretion and based on business needs. The position will be based at 8100 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230.

Description of Job

The Work Unit: 

The Laboratory Data and Informatics Unit functions as a multidisciplinary scientific body that applies advanced theory, physical science principles, and rigorous data collection methodologies to the end-to-end lifecycle of laboratory informatics. By designing workflows and technical frameworks to detect, measure, and analyze both established and experimental observations, the unit ensures seamless laboratory instrument connectivity and the high-fidelity integration of complex data. Members of the unit act as scientists to plan and devise sophisticated testing workflows, understanding the root cause of data challenges to ensure all systems comply with program and regulatory standards. This scientific expertise is directly applied to the configuration of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), the development of intricate reports, and the engineering of instrument interfaces, ensuring that the methods used to collect and interpret data are accurate, efficient, and replicable.

What You Will Do: 

This position serves as the Manager of the Laboratory Data and Informatics Program, acting as the department’s  authority on the integration of physical science data and laboratory systems. The position establishes the program’s long-term goals and strategic master plan, managing a multi-disciplinary team of seven FTEs to drive scientific innovation. This position functions as a regional pacesetter, influencing policy and program direction beyond the agency’s boundaries to include local governments and national partners. The position originates new models for data integrity and scientific informatics where no prototype exists in state government, ensuring the agency remains at the leading edge of the physical sciences.

Key Responsibilities: 

Program Manager & Leading Authority
 This position serves as the manager for the Laboratory Data and Informatics sub-unit, providing technical oversight and strategic direction for scientific data operations.

• Strategic Planning: Develops the multi-year scientific study agenda for the informatics program, establishing tactical plans to achieve high-level agency objectives.
• Resource Allocation: Manages the program budget, develops budget requests, and has final signature authority for all program expenditures and the deployment of human resources across various projects.
• System Invention: Originates and "invents" statewide data systems and informatics guidelines that are applied by researchers and scientists throughout the state’s public health and laboratory networks.
• Policy Origination: Develops unprecedented operational policies for the agency’s work in science, including statewide frameworks for data confidentiality, informed consent, and complex data sharing.

Personnel Management & Line Authority
 This position is responsible for the formulative design and configuration of complex scientific data systems. It evaluates and tailors’ physical science theories to develop new approaches and individualized methodologies for the laboratory through its data systems.

• Direct Supervision: Provides full-line supervision for seven FTEs, including other Scientists and Data Managers.
• Personnel Actions: Exercises final signature authority on actions impacting pay, status, and tenure; leads the hiring process; and conducts performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
• Workforce Development: Develops staffing patterns and work units to deploy staff effectively against the program's strategic goals.

Data Systems Management
 This position provides scientific oversight for the management and monitoring of electronic reporting systems at the state laboratory. The position ensures that complex laboratory findings are translated into standardized scientific nomenclature to maintain the accuracy and reproducibility of data. To perform these duties, the position must:

• Nomenclature System Design: Designs the overarching framework for mapping and harmonizing laboratory values, evaluating the theoretical principles of the lab's findings to determine how international standards (LOINC, SNOMED) should be individualized for complex datasets.

• Integrity Framework Management: Designs the processes for monitoring data, determining the methodologies required to preserve data integrity and system stability during high-volume or emergency research cycles.
• Model Evaluation and Analytics: Develops and evaluates scientific metrics to analyze the effectiveness of current data models; tailors these metrics to identify deep-seated trends and recommends structural changes to improve reporting accuracy.
• Formulative Troubleshooting: Investigates anomalies in electronic messaging; uses resourcefulness and scientific analogy to resolve complex barriers that impede the communication of critical findings.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Code & Classification Description:

I3B6** Physical Science Researcher/Scientist V

Minimum Qualifications: 

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.

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

**You must substantiate that you meet the minimum qualifications when filling out the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to do so will result in the application not moving forward in the hiring process.  “See resume” will not be accepted. Resumes are considered supplemental information and are not considered in the initial evaluation.  In addition, part-time work will be prorated when determining whether minimum qualifications are met.**

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

• 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.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

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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