MCM Material Handler

About the Department

This position is only open to current Colorado state residents.

ABOUT US:

At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. 

We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

Mission - To advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.

Vision -  To create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

CDPHE offers: 

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.

• Flexible working arrangements

• Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans

• Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off

• Tuition assistance 

• Wellness programs

• Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Position Duties

The Work Unit:
The Laboratory Logistics Unit at the Colorado State Public Health Laboratory is responsible for managing critical operational elements: inventory, supplies, hazardous waste, and the lab courier network. This unit serves as the essential link between Laboratory programs and external stakeholders, addressing their supply and courier requirements. Key activities include receiving and distributing test kits and related supplies to local public health agencies and medical laboratories, as well as coordinating the timely return of specimens to the laboratory.

What You Will Do:
This position supports the Colorado State Public Health Laboratory's courier network, ensuring samples are safelyand promptly delivered to the labortory. This role is also responsible for shipping lab testing supplies and medicalcountermeasures (MCM) to stakeholders across the state. The role involves coordinating with laboratory staff andepidemiologists to manage samples, supplies, and other MCM’s. This includes promptly notifying teams of anydelivery delays and routing high-priority samples and MCM’s efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Statewide Dispatching
Centralized laboratory testing requires the ability to coordinate couriers across the state as well as to ensure transport to the central laboratory location for timely testing, and the distribution of MCM’s . Duties include:

• Track incoming samples to the lab.
• Provide the information to the courier vendors and stakeholders to ensure the samples are picked up in a safe and timely manner.
• Resolve courier related issues including missed pick up and missing samples.
• Works with the lab programs and epidemiologists to coordinate high priority samples and MCM’s deliveries.
• Notify the lab programs and stakeholders about courier delays.

Central Services 

• Assists with Decontaminates biohazardous materials using proper disposal methods and maintains the cleanliness and sterilization of equipment and glassware through the use of proper dishwashing settings.
• Picks up and properly stores chemical waste according to it PH level, volume and composition.
• Keeps accurate records of all hazardous waste.
• Receives all incoming packages and mail and delivers them to the correct locations in the lab.
  

Medical Countermeasures

• Ensuring the vaccines and treatments are stored, handled, and transported appropriately.
• Prepares vaccines and treatments for shipping to external sites for urgent requests.
• Sets up and breakdown coolers and temperature logging devices used for transports.
• Reports temperature excursions to CDPHE immunization team and manufactures of the vaccine if any occur for any of onsite refrigerators or freezers.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

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

Class Code & Classification Description:

D8G3XX

MATERIALS HANDLER III

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:

Three (3) years of relevant experience in a laboratory or distribution facility performing duties described in the job description or closely related work  experience

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in chemistry, logistics and/or relevant experience in a laboratory or distribution facility performing duties described in the job description or closely related work experience equal to three (3) years

**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.**

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies: 

• Relevant experience with the State of Colorado (ONLY IF HM uses this as a part of the COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS)
• The successful candidate will have a record of reliability and dependability
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures
• Has previous experience handling vaccines and other pharmaceuticals 
• Knowledge of safety practices in handling a variety of materials
• Knowledge of basic distribution practices
• Ability to use proper lifting techniques
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently with attention to detail.
• Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate’s position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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

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 acknowledgement 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.

Other Qualifications

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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