Overview
Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities. We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients and community. Join our organization and help us accomplish our goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!
Are you looking for your next opportunity in technology and want to help empower others to leverage their technological tools? The Health District is seeking an Information Systems Specialist with strong technical experience, excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The position will perform a variety of computer systems administration and support tasks, including analyzing, constructing, documenting, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting use of PC hardware, operating systems, software applications, peripherals, and communication devices including hand-held devices for the entire organization.
Compensation & Benefits
- $62,720 – $76,832 annually (DOQ)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
Schedule & Environment
- 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday (Exempt)
- Primarily office-based
- May require occasional evening or weekend availability
- Travel to satellite locations
For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/careers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field with 5 – 7 years of experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience level.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of computer systems administration and support tasks.
- Provide support for web applications using programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and update Health District web presence using Content Management System platforms such as Drupal.
- Work cooperatively with end users to determine nature and scope of issues, apply appropriate response, track all instances of support, and resolve or escalate help desk tickets appropriately in a timely manner.
- Create and disseminate visually aesthetic technical support documents and graphics for end user training material and knowledge base documentation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and include relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/ living experience. Please include a cover letter that details how your experiences and qualifications align with this position.
Submit a resume and cover letter to Attn: Search Coordinator
- Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org
- Fax: 970-221-7165
- Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524
The anticipated close date is Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Why work for us
- We value a work-life balance
- Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions
- Medical/Dental benefits: employee covered at 100%; dependents covered at 75%
- Low-cost vision plan available
- Retirement plan 401(a): employee contribution (3%); employer contribution (5%)
- An optional 457(b) retirement plan is available
- Generous flexible paid time off. Earn 20 days of PTO in the 1st year and 12 paid holidays
- Intermediate paid leave benefits to eligible employees in lieu of the State of Colorado FAMLI plan
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) that provide confidential and free support to our staff
o Access to legal and financial counseling
o Up to six counseling sessions per issue for mental health concerns
o Variety of additional resources
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers
- We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience
- We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws
Infection Prevention
During flu season, flu shots are strongly recommended for this position.
About Health District of Northern Larimer County
Overview:
The Health District is a public health agency that provides residents of northern Larimer County with dental, mental health and preventive health services, in addition to connecting people to more affordable prescription and health insurance options.
Products and services:
- Sliding-fee and Medicaid dental services
- Prescription Assistance
- Sliding-fee mental health counseling and mental health referrals
- Assistance with low-cost health insurance options
- Online health information resource
Divisions and departments:
- Family Dental Clinic
- Larimer Health Connect
- Mental Health Connections
Achievements:
The Health District is viewed as a cutting-edge, model public health agency in many areas, from its collection and use of local health statistics to its commitment to collaborative community problem solving around mental health and dental care.
Awards:
2010
Joseph Jabaily Public Health Hero Award
Larimer County Department of Health and Environment
2011
Silver Well Workplace Award
Fort Collins Well City Task Force
2013
Spirit of Giving Award
United Way of Larimer County
2014
National Bike Challenge (for workplaces with 100-499 employees)
League of American Bicyclists
2014-2019
Silver Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists
2015
Best News/Talk Show Host or Team in a Major Market for “Community at Work” radio show
Colorado Broadcasters Association
2016
Silver Spotlight Award for Health District Compass Newsletter
League of American Communications Professionals
2020-Present
Gold Level Bike Friendly Business designation
League of American Bicyclists
2022
Nonprofit Collaboration of the Year Award (with Homeward Alliance)
BizWest Media
Future of company:
Health District strategic priorities are determined by a publicly elected board of directors based on a variety of information, including data from a triennial community health survey.
Competitors:
The Health District is a gap-filling agency that is not in competition with other organizations. However, it does partner with many other local entities, including the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, Poudre Valley Hospital/University of Colorado Health, SummitStone Health Partners and others.
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