Public Health AmeriCorps / Community Health Worker Apprentice – Department of Public Health and Environment

About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $21.00 per hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: - A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service - 457B Retirement Plan - 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year - Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date This is a limited position with an end date of one year from date of hire. Location The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees are expected to work on-site at their designated job location at least three (3) days per week, with off-site work permitted as needed. Employees must perform all off-site work within the state of Colorado. Positions within the Office of the Medical Examiner and the Department of Animal Protection do not qualify for remote or hybrid work arrangements and are expected to work in person on a full-time basis. What You’ll Do 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 seven divisions: