CDOC (Dentist III) Chief Dental Officer ( Colorado Springs)

Job description

Department Information

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

Department Information

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined;

Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;

Medical and dental health plans;

Short and long term disability coverage;

Paid life insurance;

11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;

Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;

Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.

This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

WHO MAY APPLY:

LOCATION:

This position is located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. This posting will be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Description Of Job

Develops the day to day dental care plan for delivering dental services to the offender patients;

Determines what dental processes will be done and the staffing patterns within the work units including the deployment of dental staff;

Establishes and revises the systems for the delivery of dental services;

Supervises the clinical practice of dentists to ensure that professional standards of care are being provided to patients;

Coordinates all operational decisions with the appropriate HSA and Assistant Director of Clinical Services;

Create and implement clinical standards which establish policies and procedures for the delivery of dental services consistent with current national and correctional standards of care;

Establish protocols and treatment guidelines as indicated for delivering dental care for specific dental conditions;

Ensure standards and protocols are written in accordance with guidelines and the concept of dental science and are fully implemented in each clinic;

Assures coordination of dental services with community and contracted specialists and laboratories;

Develops and advises on the management of dental protocols;

Plan, control, and report on the management of dental services and advises higher management regarding budget and staffing needs for providing dental services to the offender population;

Responsible for the management of the dental budget in regards to specialists' services, dental supplies, equipment, and personnel services;

Develops reports to assist in the management of dental services and the budget;

Develop the guidelines for referrals to specialists and affiliated laboratories to ensure the appropriateness and cost effectiveness of services provided;

Recognize the need for and coordinate the process of obtaining contracted services by submitting any necessary Request for Proposal (RFP) in a cost effective manner;

Ensure adequate dental care is provided to CDOC patients by coordinating quality assessment and quality improvement projects;

Coordinates quality improvement projects with the Quality Management Program Administrator and other designated staff;

Plan and coordinate regularly scheduled meetings with dental staff for enhancing communication and as a component of program development for the dental service;

Develop and present educational and training programs for dental staff;

Coordinate the development of educational materials and training programs for offenders to promote responsible self care and improved dental hygiene;

Resolves system wide problems associated with the delivery of dental services within a correctional setting and plan long term resolution of the issues;

Answers grievances related to dental health care services as indicated;

Respond to inquiries from the Board of Dental Examiners;

Coordinate the recruitment, interviews and hiring of dental staff in cooperation with the appropriate HSA;

Position requires travel to all correctional facilities through out the state.

You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS.

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a current, valid dentist license issued by the Colorado Dental Board

Three (3) years of experience as a dentist

No Substitutions

Ensure that the 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. 'See resume' statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the 'work experience' section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing dental services to any of the following populations: indigent, under-served, community based and institutional;

Experience providing dental services as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Required Competencies

Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;

Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift;

Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.

Ability to provide dental care to offenders incarcerated in a correctional facility;

Advanced knowledge and a thorough understanding of Dental standards and guidelines;

Commitment to patient care that is team-oriented;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Ability to read and comprehend the English language;

Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;

Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind;

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across programs, facilities and with external stakeholders;

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding this job announcement, contact Stacey Hibpshman at or .

The Assessment Process

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be 21 years of age;

Possess a valid driver’s license; Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards . Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. A ll State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.

Possess a high school diploma or GED;

Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. . The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

Successfully pass all modules of the 6 week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension , relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;

Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;

Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;

Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;

Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;

Swing a baton in a striking technique;

Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;

Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;

Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;

Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security;

Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;

Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;

Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;

Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;

Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;

Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;

Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;

Willing and able to travel;

Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;

TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

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, 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: . Phone: . Email address: 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

After submitting an application, you should receive an immediate email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Stacey Hibpshman at

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Worksite address

colorado springs, CO, 80509, US

Who can apply

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