Cannabis jobs at City and County of Denver

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This posting will accept applications until Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of six divisions: Division of Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at:
Denver Department of Public Health and Environment
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We foster an inclusive culture by respecting
the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.
Public Health Investigations (PHI) enforces compliance with regulations to improve the quality of life, as well as regulations designed to minimize the risk of communicable and infectious diseases in regulated facilities or properties including commercial food service operations, childcare facilities, swimming pools, body art facilities, regulated marijuana businesses, apartment and condominium complexes, and single-family homes. PHI also administers epidemiology and communicable disease control programs. More information on inspections and safety can be found on the Division’s website at:
DDPHE: Public Health Investigations
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The Public Health Investigations team has an opening for an Operations Support Professional We seek candidates who reflect our local population, are a part of our local community, and who can engage with our customers in a culturally responsive way. This position represents the agency in interactions with customers to help them file complaints, obtain information, and navigate to the appropriate program staff as needed. This position also provides direct support to the division’s staff who work in public health investigation and disease control programs, including residential health, food safety, cannabis, swimming pools, plan review, childcare, body art, epidemiology, and communicable disease investigation. This position will also engage with the other teams in DDPHE, including the office of the executive director, to ensure communication and coordination across programs and divisions when needed.
Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide general information about regulations, policies, standards, and agency procedures to customers.
  
• Reviews and processes forms, including complaints, plan review documents, applications, affidavits, reports of inspection, and enforcement actions.
  
• Maintains hard copy and electronic files and coordinates with customer to maintain updated facility files as needed.
  
• Represents the division and/or coordinates as assigned for Department-wide initiatives and work groups.
  
• Respond to sensitive inquiries and manage protected information according to agency and City procedures.
  
• Maintains equipment and supplies for field staff and provides specific programmatic support as assigned.
  
• Along with all department staff, this position will actively participate on an emergency preparedness and response team to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call’ from time to time to help respond to emergencies. Additional training commensurate with assigned duties will be provided.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

About You
Our ideal candidate will have:

• Previous administrative and/or operational support experience
  
• Spanish language competency preferred
  

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
  
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of clerical or technical operational support.
  
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.
  
• License/Certifications: None.
  

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Job Profile
CA0653 Operations Assistant
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$19.31 - $28.97
Starting Pay
Based on education and experience.
Agency
Dept of Public Health & Environment
Assessment Requirement
Microsoft Office 2010 Fundamentals
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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Food Safety and Cannabis Investigator III – Department of Public Health and Environment
This posting will accept applications until Sunday, October 16, 2022.
Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of six divisions: Division of Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at:
Denver Department of Public Health and Environment
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We foster an inclusive culture by respecting
the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.
Public Health Investigations enforces compliance with regulations to improve the quality of life, as well as regulations designed to minimize the risk of communicable and infectious diseases in regulated facilities or properties including commercial food service operations, childcare facilities, swimming pools, body art facilities, regulated marijuana businesses, apartment and condominium complexes, and single-family homes. More information on inspections and safety can be found on the Division’s website at:
DDPHE: Public Health Investigations
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The Public Health Investigations team has an opening for an Environment Public Health Investigator III-Plan Reviewer. Are you highly adaptable, organized, self-confident, self-accountable, flexible, and hard working? Are you a critical thinker, skilled at applying black and white regulations to a gray world? Do you want to work for a high performing department that conducts meaningful work? If so, please read below and apply.
The Environment Public Health Investigator III-Plan Reviewer role is responsible for conducting reviews of plans for all regulated food, pool, childcare, and cannabis businesses. Success in this role means being independent and confident in performing high level reviews, determining requirements, and managing multiple projects and initiatives. Delivering findings and sanctions to constituents with tact and empathy, while still equitably enforcing our codes and standards, is a day-to-day responsibility. As such, effectively communicating to a variety of stakeholders will be crucial for success in this position.
Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Quickly and accurately review complex plans of all new and existing regulated businesses for compliance with applicable regulations
  
• Interact with business owners, architects, property managers, and other stakeholders to educate them on applicable regulations and codes
  
• Represent and collaborates with a variety of city and state agencies
  
• Write detailed resubmittal and approval letters
  
• Work closely with management regarding immerging concepts
  
• Identify problems and recommend solutions to DDPHE leadership
  
• Provide leadership and staff training on plan reviews and license signoffs
  
• Provide presentations to staff and various stakeholders, as required
  
• Initiates and leads program development
  
• Provides monthly metrics to leadership
  
• Along with all department staff, this position will actively participate on an emergency preparedness and response team to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call’ from time to time to help respond to emergencies. Additional training commensurate with assigned duties will be provided.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

About You
Our ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Architecture, or a directly related field
  
• At least 3 years of experience conducting retail food establishment, pool and/or childcare facility plan reviews
  
• Completion of FD207 Plan Review Course
  
• Experience utilizing Accela and Bluebeam software
  
• The ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders
  
• Project management skills
  
• Impeccable attention to detail and organization
  

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree
  
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience conducting environmental public health plan reviews, environmental public health investigations, or environmental public health management activities
  
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
  

To be considered for this position, you must include a cover letter (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab). Please address the following in your cover letter:

• Why are you interested in this position and what experience/skills do you possess related to this position?
  
• DDPHE is focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion goals. We are constantly working to cultivate an inclusive team and use our resources to elevate the health of underrepresented and historically marginalized people. Do you have any knowledge, skills, or abilities that are complementary to this work?
  
• Do you have bilingual communication skills in Spanish or any other languages?
  

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Job Profile
CE2848 Environmental Public Health Investigator III
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here
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$33.91 - $52.56
Starting Pay
Based on experience and education.
Agency
Dept of Public Health & Environment
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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About Our Job
This posting will accept applications until Monday, June 13, 2022.
Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of six divisions: the Division of Administration; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at:
Denver Department of Public Health and Environment
.
We foster an inclusive culture by respecting
the values, customs, and authenticity of everyone and by implementing equitable public health strategies so Denver communities can thrive.
Public Health Investigations (PHI) enforces compliance with regulations to improve the quality of life, as well as regulations designed to minimize the risk of communicable and infectious diseases in regulated facilities or properties including commercial food service operations, childcare facilities, swimming pools, body art facilities, regulated marijuana businesses, apartment and condominium complexes, and single-family homes. More information on inspections and safety can be found on the Division’s website at:
DDPHE: Public Health Investigations
.
Are you highly adaptable, organized, self-confident, self-accountable, flexible, and hard working? Are you a critical thinker, skilled at applying black and white regulations to a gray world? Do you want to work for a high accomplishing department that conducts meaningful work? Do you excel at communicating with people from lots of different backgrounds and building professional relationships? If so, please read below and apply!
The Public Health Investigations team has an opening for a Food Safety and Cannabis Investigator I. This role is responsible for conducting investigations in both food and cannabis regulated businesses. The short-term goals of this position are to become proficient in conducting inspections and investigations in regulated food facilities such as restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, food trucks, and temporary food vending as well as within cannabis businesses. The investigator will become able to independently manage an inspection workload and prioritize their work effectively to meet deadlines. The long-term goal of the position is to become independent and confident in performing high level investigations, determining investigation outcomes, and effectively communicating to a variety of stakeholders.
Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Visit food and cannabis establishments and conduct inspections/investigations, business license sign offs, and respond to public complaints
  
• Interact with business owners, employees, citizens, and other stakeholders to educate them on applicable health regulations
  
• Write detailed reports and summaries of investigations
  
• Execute educational and/or enforcement actions
  
• Identify problems and recommend solutions to DDPHE leadership
  
• Along with all department staff, this position will actively participate on an emergency preparedness and response team to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call’ from time to time to help respond to emergencies. Additional training commensurate with assigned duties will be provided.
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

About You
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree.
  
• Experience Requirement: None
  
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
  
• License/Certifications: None.
  

To be considered for this position, please include a cover letter addressing the following questions (please upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and why are they important?
  
• What is your greatest accomplishment in your career, working with a diverse group of people to service a diverse clientele?
  

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Job Profile
CE2264 Environmental Public Health Investigator I
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here
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$26.86 - $41.63
Starting Pay
$28 per hour
Agency
Dept of Public Health & Environment
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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About Our Job
This is a limited position with an end date of October 2022 with the potential to be extended.
The Denver Police Department Crime Laboratory is currently seeking to hire a Forensic Scientist I to perform entry level professional forensic work while receiving on-the-job training in the methods, practices, procedures, and equipment of forensic science by applying physical sciences to the investigation of crimes and conducting scientific laboratory analyses on physical evidence.
The Denver Police Crime Laboratory investigates criminal cases from property crimes to sexual assault, homicide and other major crimes within the City and County of Denver.
This position will specifically focus on the analysis of Cannabis, delta-9 THC infused products and concentrates. This position will be located at Denver Crime Lab building at 1371 Cherokee Street.
Job responsibilities include:

• Receives comprehensive instruction in the scientific analysis of physical evidence, develops competencies in forensic science including the laboratory techniques, methods, practices, and equipment, and is assigned less complex casework.
  
• Conducts supervised chemical and biochemical analyzes of evidence to identify and confirm compositions and interpret results for use in felony investigations.
  
• Maintains chain-of-custody for evidence by recording description of evidence, laboratory identification numbers, dates, times, tests performed, techniques used, and other pertinent information.
  
• Prepares technical reports, maintains written and computer records of all tests, and consults with supervisors, investigators, and/or attorneys about findings and interpretation of results.
  
• Assists in the preparation of court testimony that links findings with conclusions and the establishment of the scientific soundness of analytical methods.
  
• Operates and performs preventive maintenance/minor repairs on state-of-the-art laboratory and analytical instrumentation and equipment.
  
• By position, visits crime scenes to assist with the identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

About You
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, or a directly related natural science.
Experience Requirement: One (1) year bench experience working in a laboratory.
Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: It is a condition of employment that the Denver Police Forensics & Evidence Division form for consent for collection of a DNA sample be completed at the time of hire.
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CE2194 Forensic Scientist Staff
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Position Type
Limited (Fixed Term)
Position Salary Range
$57,860.00 - $95,469.00
Starting Pay
Based on education and experience
Agency
Denver Police Department
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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About Our Job

Note: The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least two days a week, and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.

The Department of Excise and Licenses for the City and County of Denver is looking for a strategic leader to lead the enforcement team in the development of a data driven inspection and investigation regiment. This position will review, develop, and enhance all practices, processes and policies related to achieving enforcement compliance across our critical business lines (short-term rentals, cannabis, liquor, etc.).

The Department issues approximately 180 different business licenses and is a progressive leader on a local, national and international level. The Enforcement team investigates the qualifications for licenses under city ordinance and determines which licenses should be issued, renewed or suspended while ensuring consumer safety.

Your leadership and hard work will ensure that our Department's Mission of Protecting the Public’s Health, Safety and Welfare by serving our community though the regulation of Business is achieved through the inspection and investigation of at-risk businesses.

Job Duties include:

• Establish work priorities for the team and develop a long-term strategic plan to ensure the tasks of the team are working towards achieving the mission and vision of the Department

• Reviews all case files and documents to evaluate credibility of evidence, including investigator testimony, and ensure all phases of the investigation are complete

• Develops or modifies work plans, methods and procedures, develop work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage. Provides work instruction and direction and assists employees with difficult and/or unusual assignments; encourages innovation. Assigns and distributes work, reviews work for accuracy and completeness and returns assignments with recommendations for proper completion

• Conducts hiring interviews and selects candidates for job openings

• Resolves problems encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions; promotes teamwork. Encourages regular communication, informs staff of relevant business issues and their impact on the organization

• Develops goals, documents performance, provides performance feedback and formally evaluates the work of the employee; provides reward and recognition for proper and efficient performance. Assists staff to achieve performance standards and identifies opportunities for continual improvement to performance standards

• Documents causes for disciplinary action and initiates letters of reprimand and makes formal recommendations for disciplinary action. Responds to formal and informal employee grievances and prepares written responses

• Embody the values of Excise and Licenses through your dedication to producing quality work and cultivating strong, respectful, and collaborative relationships with managers, coworkers, partner agencies, industry members, and other citizens

• Act as a change agent for the department by ensuring that our staff has the tools and support they need to adapt to new policies and technologies. Maintain an open feedback loop so that team members can voice concerns or identify issues with new implementations, and in turn understand how those concerns and issues are being addressed

• Participates in planning and managing budget systems; prepares and presents budget recommendations to higher management; adjusts work plans/activities as a result of budget changes

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• At least 5 years experience conducting comprehensive investigations in complex criminal or civil matters

• Experience supervising and/or managing staff

• Proven ability to serve as a teacher, mentor, and role model to less-experienced staff members, and be a team player and leader within the Department

• Knowledge of short term rental, liquor, and cannabis industry

• Strategic thinking/planning skills

• High attention to detail

• Comfortability with learning and utilizing current technologies

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science or a related field.

• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of professional experience at the level of senior investigator conducting either comprehensive investigations of complex criminal and civil cases.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

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CN1940 Investigator Supervisor

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$67,488.00 - $111,355.00

Starting Pay

Based on Education and Experience

Agency

Excise & License

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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Denver’s Department of Excise and Licenses is hiring for a Cannabis Process Navigator. This position will serve as a key marijuana industry resource within the City to support marijuana business licensees, city operations, and policy team members who regularly interact with the industry. This position will be the liaison across the several Denver Departments and agencies that regulate marijuana businesses. This position will require a thorough understanding of the state and city requirements for the various marijuana businesses that operate within the City.

In this position, you will:

• Provide education and support to social equity applicants about city marijuana business license application requirements and processes
• Create resources – including print materials, newsletters and virtual and in-person events – to aid social equity applicants in the development of their marijuana businesses and in the management of their compliance efforts
• Identify operational efficiencies and opportunities for the Department to streamline marijuana business license and amendment application requirements and processes
• Advise on the development of new marijuana policy initiatives that continue to protect public health, safety and welfare, while easing regulatory burdens on businesses and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to thrive
• Provide education to the marijuana industry about city processes and requirements through the coordination and facilitation of cross-agency workshops and seminar; Assist the marijuana business community with navigating the processes within the City to comply with the complex and continually evolving state rules and regulations in addition to local Denver regulations (e.g., zoning, building, fire, public health and licensing requirements)
• Serve as a central point of contact for marijuana licensees for specific location-based projects that require interaction with multiple City agencies; Ensure all involved agencies are aware of the project and assist the industry stakeholders with the lawful implementation of the project
• Work with industry stakeholders to identify potential City requirements affecting marijuana business licensees
• Aid the industry in establishing relationships, navigating systems, and identifying potential areas of concerns prior to enforcement action on marijuana-related matters
• Coordinate educational sessions and trainings for inspectors across the City agencies that regulate marijuana businesses
• Collaborate with state and other municipal regulators to identify areas to partner to support marijuana business licensees and public safety initiatives

About You

Our ideal candidate will:

• Possesses excellent customer service, critical thinking and communication skills

• Be patient, dependable, task-oriented individual who can demonstrate the ability to follow-through on multiple concurrent projects and priorities

• Be approachable and professional demeanor that can work to establish open and transparent communications between the marijuana industry and City departments

• Easily collaborate with leadership team members across multiple City departments to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in a related field based on a specific position(s)

• Experience Requirement: Five (5) years’ experience performing full performance professional level duties within a specialized, functional area. (This does not include clerical experience.)

• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education

• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

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CA2308 Administrator II

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$78,718.00 - $129,885.00

Starting Pay

Based on Education and Experience

Agency

Excise & License

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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About Our Job

Note: This posting will accept application until March 31st, 2022. The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least two days a week, and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.

The Department of Excise and Licenses for the City and County of Denver is looking for a strategic leader to lead the enforcement team in the development of a data driven inspection and investigation regiment. This position will review, develop, and enhance all practices, processes and policies related to achieving enforcement compliance across our critical business lines (short-term rentals, cannabis, liquor, etc.).

The Department issues approximately 180 different business licenses and is a progressive leader on a local, national and international level. The Enforcement team investigates the qualifications for licenses under city ordinance and determines which licenses should be issued, renewed or suspended while ensuring consumer safety.

Your leadership and hard work will ensure that our Department's Mission of Protecting the Public’s Health, Safety and Welfare by serving our community though the regulation of Business is achieved through the inspection and investigation of at-risk businesses.

Job Duties include:

• Establish work priorities for the team and develop a long-term strategic plan to ensure the tasks of the team are working towards achieving the mission and vision of the Department
  

• Reviews all case files and documents to evaluate credibility of evidence, including investigator testimony, and ensure all phases of the investigation are complete
  

• Develops or modifies work plans, methods and procedures, develop work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage. Provides work instruction and direction and assists employees with difficult and/or unusual assignments; encourages innovation. Assigns and distributes work, reviews work for accuracy and completeness and returns assignments with recommendations for proper completion
  

• Conducts hiring interviews and selects candidates for job openings
  

• Resolves problems encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions; promotes teamwork. Encourages regular communication, informs staff of relevant business issues and their impact on the organization
  

• Develops goals, documents performance, provides performance feedback and formally evaluates the work of the employee; provides reward and recognition for proper and efficient performance. Assists staff to achieve performance standards and identifies opportunities for continual improvement to performance standards
  

• Documents causes for disciplinary action and initiates letters of reprimand and makes formal recommendations for disciplinary action. Responds to formal and informal employee grievances and prepares written responses
  

• Embody the values of Excise and Licenses through your dedication to producing quality work and cultivating strong, respectful, and collaborative relationships with managers, coworkers, partner agencies, industry members, and other citizens
  

• Act as a change agent for the department by ensuring that our staff has the tools and support they need to adapt to new policies and technologies. Maintain an open feedback loop so that team members can voice concerns or identify issues with new implementations, and in turn understand how those concerns and issues are being addressed
  

• Participates in planning and managing budget systems; prepares and presents budget recommendations to higher management; adjusts work plans/activities as a result of budget changes
  

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• At least 5 years experience conducting comprehensive investigations in complex criminal or civil matters
  

• Experience supervising and/or managing staff
  

• Proven ability to serve as a teacher, mentor, and role model to less-experienced staff members, and be a team player and leader within the Department
  

• Knowledge of short term rental, liquor, and cannabis industry
  

• Strategic thinking/planning skills
  

• High attention to detail
  

• Comfortability with learning and utilizing current technologies
  

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science or a related field.
  

• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of professional experience at the level of senior investigator conducting either comprehensive investigations of complex criminal and civil cases.
  

• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
  

• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
  

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CN1940 Investigator Supervisor

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$67,488.00 - $111,355.00

Starting Pay

Based on Education and Experience

Agency

Excise & License

Assessment Requirement

Professional Supervisor

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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About Our Job

This is a limited position with an end date of October 2022 with the potential to be extended.

The Denver Police Department Crime Laboratory is currently seeking to hire a Forensic Scientist I to perform entry level professional forensic work while receiving on-the-job training in the methods, practices, procedures, and equipment of forensic science by applying physical sciences to the investigation of crimes and conducting scientific laboratory analyses on physical evidence.

The Denver Police Crime Laboratory investigates criminal cases from property crimes to sexual assault, homicide and other major crimes within the City and County of Denver.

This position will specifically focus on the analysis of Cannabis, delta-9 THC infused products and concentrates. This position will be located at Denver Crime Lab building at 1371 Cherokee Street.

Job responsibilities include:

• Receives comprehensive instruction in the scientific analysis of physical evidence, develops competencies in forensic science including the laboratory techniques, methods, practices, and equipment, and is assigned less complex casework.
  

• Conducts supervised chemical and biochemical analyzes of evidence to identify and confirm compositions and interpret results for use in felony investigations.
  

• Maintains chain-of-custody for evidence by recording description of evidence, laboratory identification numbers, dates, times, tests performed, techniques used, and other pertinent information.
  

• Prepares technical reports, maintains written and computer records of all tests, and consults with supervisors, investigators, and/or attorneys about findings and interpretation of results.
  

• Assists in the preparation of court testimony that links findings with conclusions and the establishment of the scientific soundness of analytical methods.
  

• Operates and performs preventive maintenance/minor repairs on state-of-the-art laboratory and analytical instrumentation and equipment.
  

• By position, visits crime scenes to assist with the identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence.
  

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

About You

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, or a directly related natural science.
Experience Requirement: One (1) year bench experience working in a laboratory.
Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: It is a condition of employment that the Denver Police Forensics & Evidence Division form for consent for collection of a DNA sample be completed at the time of hire.

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CE2194 Forensic Scientist Staff

Position Type

Limited (Fixed Term)

Position Salary Range

$57,860.00 - $95,469.00

Starting Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver Police Department

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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About Our Job

This job posting is for both an on-call part-time and full-time unlimited positions. During the selection process, you'll be asked which one you are interested in and if an offer is extended, you'll be notified which position you are being offered.

On-call positions work no more than 39 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits. On-call positions may have routine or variable work schedules.

This posting will close on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Please apply as soon as possible.

Denver's Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of seven divisions: the Executive Director’s Office; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Inspections; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; Environmental Quality, and the Office of Sustainability. The Department’s programs are funded from many sources, including the General Fund, Environmental Services Enterprise Fund, state grants, federal grants, private grants, contracts, and donations. DDPHE is also at the heart of Denver’s COVID response, managing efforts around testing, outbreak response, case investigations, contact tracing, and compliance and enforcement for public health orders. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at: http://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/environmental-health.html .

In Public Health Investigations, our mission is to empower Denver's communities to live better, longer by ensuring that regulated industries and settings are in compliance with the respective laws while providing public education to consumers and technical assistance to businesses. As part of the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, we are committed to resolving situations posing the greatest risk to the public health. We seek to provide a high level of customer responsiveness and engage in industry partnerships and training efforts through regular investigations and assessments. More information on inspections and safety can be found on the Division’s website at: http://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/environmental-health/public-health-inspections.html

Are you highly adaptable, organized, self-confident, self-accountable, flexible, and hard working? Are you a critical thinker, skilled at applying black and white regulations to a gray world? Do you want to work for a high accomplishing department that conducts meaningful work? Do you excel at communicating with people from lots of different backgrounds and building professional relationships? If so, please read below and apply.

The Food Safety and Cannabis Investigator role is responsible for conducting investigations in both food and cannabis regulated businesses. The short-term goals of this position are to become proficient in conducting inspections and investigations in regulated food facilities such as restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, food trucks, and temporary food vending as well as within cannabis businesses. The investigator will become able to independently manage an inspection work load and prioritize their work effectively to meet deadlines. The long-term goal of the position is to become independent and confident in performing high level investigations, determining investigation outcomes, and effectively communicating to a variety of stakeholders.

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• During COVID response, this position will be part or full time dedicated to support emergency response activities, including
  

• Visit food and cannabis establishments and conduct inspections/investigations, business license sign offs, and respond to public complaints
  

• Interact with business owners, employees, citizens and other stakeholders to educate them on applicable health regulations
  

• Write detailed reports and summaries of investigations
  

• Execute educational and/or enforcement actions
  

• Identify problems and recommend solutions to DDPHE leadership
  

• Other duties as needed
  

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science
  

• Restaurant or restaurant management experience or experience conducting food safety audits
  

• Emergency preparedness and response work is preferred
  

• Experience conducting investigations in food and/or cannabis establishments
  

• Experience with investigation enforcement
  

• Verbal and written fluency in a language other than English is preferred
  

• The ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders
  

• Experience using de-escalation skills
  

• The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with multiple priorities
  

• Impeccable attention to detail
  

• Exceptional writing skills
  

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree.
  

• Experience Requirement: None
  

• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
  

• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
  

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CE2264 Environmental Public Health Investigator I

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$26.95 - $39.35

Starting Pay

$28.45 - $30.45 per hour

Agency

Dept of Public Health & Environment

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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This position will accept applications until Monday, February 17th, 2020.

The Department of Excise and Licenses for the City and County of Denver is looking for a

strategic leader to lead the enforcement team in the development of a data driven inspection and investigation regiment. This position will review, develop, and enhance all practices, processes and policies related to achieving enforcement compliance across our critical business lines (short-term rentals, cannabis, liquor, etc.).

The Department issues approximately 180 different business licenses and is a progressive

leader on a local, national and international level. The Enforcement team investigates the qualifications for licenses under city ordinance and determines which licenses should be issued, renewed or suspended while ensuring consumer safety.

Your leadership and hard work will ensure that our Department's Mission of Protecting the Public’s Health, Safety and Welfare by serving our community though the regulation of Business is achieved through the inspection and investigation of at-risk businesses.

Job Duties include:

• Establish work priorities for the team and develop a long-term strategic plan to ensure the tasks of the team are working towards achieving the mission and vision of the Department
  
• Reviews all case files and documents to evaluate credibility of evidence, including investigator testimony, and ensure all phases of the investigation are complete.
  
• Develops or modifies work plans, methods and procedures, develop work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage. Provides work instruction and direction and assists employees with difficult and/or unusual assignments; encourages innovation. Assigns and distributes work, reviews work for accuracy and completeness and returns assignments with recommendations for proper completion.
  
• Conducts hiring interviews and selects candidate(s) for job opening(s).
  
• Resolves problems encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions; promotes teamwork. Encourages regular communication, informs staff of relevant business issues and their impact on the organization.
  
• Develops goals, documents performance, provides performance feedback and formally evaluates the work of the employee; provides reward and recognition for proper and efficient performance. Assists staff to achieve performance standards and identifies opportunities for continual improvement to performance standards.
  
• Documents causes for disciplinary action and initiates letters of reprimand and makes formal recommendations for disciplinary action. Responds to formal and informal employee grievances and prepares written responses.
  
• Embody the values of Excise and Licenses through your dedication to producing quality work and cultivating strong, respectful, and collaborative relationships with managers, coworkers, partner agencies, industry members, and other citizens.
  
• Help staff improve work product and reach long-term development and performance goals.
  
• Act as a change agent for the department by ensuring that our staff has the tools and support they need to adapt to new policies and technologies. Maintain an open feedback loop so that team members can voice concerns or identify issues with new implementations, and in turn understand how those concerns and issues are being addressed.
  
• By position, participates in planning and managing budget systems; prepares and presents budget recommendations to higher management; adjusts work plans/activities as a result of budget changes.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
  

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 8 years of professional experience conducting comprehensive investigations in complex criminal or civil matters.
  
• Previous experience supervising and/or managing staff
  
• Ability to be a team-player and leader within the department
  
• Willingness to serve as a teacher, mentor, and role model to less-experienced staff members
  

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science or a related field.
  
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of professional experience at the level of senior investigator conducting either comprehensive investigations of complex criminal and civil cases.
  
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
  
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
  

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CN1940 Investigator Supervisor

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$65,594.00 - $104,950.00

Starting Pay

$65,594

Agency

Excise & License

Assessment Requirement

Professional Supervisor

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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