Ute Pass Regional Health Service District, Colorado Project Management Specialist Ute Pass Regional Health Service District (UPRHSD) is seeking a Project Management Specialist to support grant-funded projects and strategic initiatives that strengthen emergency medical services, community paramedicine, mobile integrated healthcare, telehealth, fleet and facility improvements, and other District priorities. This full-time, exempt position is grant funded and anticipated to continue for up to five years, ending five years from the date of hire or when grant funding ends, whichever occurs first. Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of Strategic Innovation, the Project Management Specialist will coordinate project plans, schedules, budgets, documentation, vendors, contractors, stakeholders, and deliverables. The position works closely with District leadership, operational staff, grant management partners, community partners, and external agencies to help ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with UPRHSD's mission and service commitments. The ideal candidate is an organized, collaborative, and proactive project professional who enjoys coordinating complex initiatives with many moving parts. They are comfortable balancing timelines, budgets, reporting requirements, vendor communications, and stakeholder expectations while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and follow-through. A successful candidate will bring strong communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to build productive relationships across departments and with outside partners. Experience in public safety, healthcare, EMS, local government, special districts, grant-funded programs, or capital projects is highly desirable, but most important is the ability to take ownership, solve problems, and keep projects moving forward in support of the communities served by UPRHSD. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, healthcare administration, project management, or a related field (equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered). One (1) year of progressively responsible demonstrated experience coordinating projects, budgets, or programs, ideally within EMS, healthcare, public safety, or local government. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple concurrent projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with District staff, vendors, and community partners. Proficiency with standard office, scheduling, and project-tracking software. Valid Colorado driver's license and ability to travel within the District's service area. Preferred Qualifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credential. Experience with grant administration and reporting for public safety or healthcare organizations. Familiarity with special district governance and Colorado local government operations. Background in EMS, fire service, or healthcare operations.

Additional Information Schedule :

This position is based at UPRHSD Administration, 1017 E. US Hwy 24, Woodland Park, Colorado, with periodic in-district travel. The position generally follows normal business hours; however, schedule flexibility and occasional work outside normal business hours may be required to accommodate meetings, vendor schedules, Board sessions, project deadlines, or operational needs.

Grant-Funded Position :

This is a grant-funded, limited-term position anticipated to continue for up to five (5) years. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and ongoing program and operational needs. The position may end earlier if grant funding is reduced, discontinued, or otherwise becomes unavailable.

Benefits Health Coverage Comprehensive Medical Insurance:

Full-time staff are provided robust medical health coverage designed to mitigate high out-of-pocket costs typical of healthcare and high-acuity medical environments.

Additional Coverage:

Dental and vision coverage options are typically integrated into the full-time employee health package.

Wellness Support:

Job postings emphasize supportive health environments, which often include targeted wellness frameworks or stipends to help manage the physical and mental demands of mountain EMS work.

Retirement Plans Robust Retirement Options:

UPRHSD provides structured retirement plan options to help field medics, administrative staff, and leadership build long-term financial security. (As a Colorado special district, many similar entities align with state or competitive private-sector matching/pension frameworks to support long-term retention). Holidays & Time Off Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous, structured paid leave policies are built into full-time contracts.

Burnout Prevention:

Given the intense nature of 24/7 emergency services and mountain rescue operations, PTO structures are intended to give personnel adequate rest and recovery time between shifts. Why Work Here? What uniquely draws clinicians and EMS professionals to this specific district includes: Pioneering "Beyond the Ambulance"

Medicine:

Unlike traditional services that only run lights-and-sirens to an

ER, UPRHSD

gives paramedics and EMTs the platform to practice true Mobile Integrated Healthcare through their dedicated Community Paramedic program . Providers handle everything from complex mental health interventions to in-home preventative treatments for residents who don't need the emergency room. True Clinical Autonomy in

High-Stakes Environments:

Operating across a sprawling mountain district means providers regularly manage high-acuity trauma and multi-county corridor responses where critical thinking and advanced field autonomy are genuinely utilized, rather than just following rigid city-transit protocols.

Special District Support & Stability:

Because it is an independent tax-funded special district rather than a private, for-profit transfer service, it provides local government-backed stability while offering tailored perks like fully funded healthcare packages and targeted wellness stipends meant to counter operational burn-out. About Woodland Park, Colorado Nestled at 8,500 feet at the base of Pikes Peak, Woodland Park offers an unparalleled Colorado mountain lifestyle combining a tight-knit, welcoming community with dramatic alpine scenery and endless outdoor recreation. Known as the "City Above the Clouds," living here means having millions of acres of Pike National Forest right in your backyard for hiking, camping, and skiing, while still enjoying the convenience of being just a short, scenic drive down the pass from Colorado Springs.