Colorado
High Visibility Enforcement Grants Specialist III - Denver
Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
About CDOTDo you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our
careers page
to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent
benefits
package!About the Work UnitThis position is in the Highway Safety Office (HSO) within the Office of Transportation Safety (OTS). The OTS exists to enhance the safety of the traveling public in Colorado through coordinated, integrated management of the Highway Safety Education and Enforcement Programs, Employee Occupational Safety and Risk Management Program. A key purpose of the HSO is to foster partnerships with the CDOT Regions, federal and state agencies, local governments and the private sector to ensure the overall safety and mobility of the general public.About the PositionAs the High Visibility Enforcement Grants Specialist, classified as Grants Specialist III, you will serve as the HSO’s Project Manager for two statute required impaired driving enforcement programs, including 43-4-401-404 Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (LEAF) and 43-4-901-High Visibility Enforcement. The two programs are jointly referred to as High Visibility Enforcement (HVE). In addition, this position works with CDOT’s Division of Accounting and Finance and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to monitor grant expenditures, tracks financial data, and prepare reports. This position also manages the HSO’s Capital Equipment Program and coordinates NHTSA Technical Assessments for all HSO grant programs.Your duties and responsibilities
will include, but are not limited to, the following:Manage and administer the HVE program, including developing the application, evaluation and scoring process, scheduling and attending pre-work meetings with law enforcement agency leadership and project managers, creating project workbooks to track activities for reimbursement, purchase order development and reviewing and processing HVE claims.Make decisions and interpret program specific guidelines, statutes and rules to ensure the HVE program runs smoothly, resolve any problems that come up, serve as a resource and answer questions, and advise grantees on specific program issues or matters as they come up.Partner with OTS staff, Accounting, the Business Office, the Office of Financial Management and Budget (OFMB) and NHTSA to ensure accurate and timely flow of funds in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.Provide general program support for processes, systems and meetings for the HSO team, including systematic file reviews, monitoring claims tracking logs, coordinate Salesforce access, and coordinating meetings for various HSO Task Forces, Advisory Board and Committee meetings held throughout the year.Serves as the HSO’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Project Coordinator for the HSO Capital Equipment Program, including developing, controlling, and monitoring all equipment purchased with grants provided by the HSO, using federal funds which meet the NHTSA definition of Capital Equipment.Coordinate Technical Assessment events, which are detailed evaluations of the HSO Grant programs' compliance with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) guidelines, performed by subject matter experts.Compile data and information required for annual reports.Oversee rules and enforce rules for LEAF and High Visibility Enforcement programs.Other job duties as assigned.Work Environment:Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday with the opportunity for a flexible schedule.After a training period, you will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.Travel required throughout Colorado to evaluate HVE programs and for Capital Equipment mandatory annual inspections.Some overnight travel required throughout Colorado.Required to operate CDOT vehicles.Minimum QualificationsExperience Only6 years of experience in public health, criminal justice, social work, grants, compliance, public administration, business administration, or other work related to the major duties of this position, which included:
At least 2 years of experience with a primary focus on project or program planning, implementation, partnership engagement, coalition building, regulatory compliance and/or grants management.
Conditions of EmploymentMust pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks.
A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
Preferred QualificationsThe exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.Knowledge about traffic injury prevention strategies, traffic safety based countermeasures, and state laws relevant to impaired driving enforcement.Experience related to community engagement and inclusion.Comprehensive knowledge and experience in grants management.Knowledge and experience with the National Highway Safety Administration grants rules and regulations relating to capital equipment.Strong facilitation and presentation skills that demonstrate an ability to work with community and advisory groups.Critical thinking skills and the ability to think about work on a systems level to solve problems and challenges.Ability and skill in developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with others inside or outside the organization.Ability and willingness to address the needs of diverse stakeholders and understand and respond in a culturally responsive way.Skilled in building consensus among a diverse group of stakeholders.Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.Demonstrated ability to present information accurately, effectively, and concisely, both verbally and in writing.Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Gmail and Google Applications, Salesforce, SAP and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.Applicant ChecklistComplete Applications must include the following documents:A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.Notifications:All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position.
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New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
About CDOTDo you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our
careers page
to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent
benefits
package!About the Work UnitThis position is in the Highway Safety Office (HSO) within the Office of Transportation Safety (OTS). The OTS exists to enhance the safety of the traveling public in Colorado through coordinated, integrated management of the Highway Safety Education and Enforcement Programs, Employee Occupational Safety and Risk Management Program. A key purpose of the HSO is to foster partnerships with the CDOT Regions, federal and state agencies, local governments and the private sector to ensure the overall safety and mobility of the general public.About the PositionAs the High Visibility Enforcement Grants Specialist, classified as Grants Specialist III, you will serve as the HSO’s Project Manager for two statute required impaired driving enforcement programs, including 43-4-401-404 Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (LEAF) and 43-4-901-High Visibility Enforcement. The two programs are jointly referred to as High Visibility Enforcement (HVE). In addition, this position works with CDOT’s Division of Accounting and Finance and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to monitor grant expenditures, tracks financial data, and prepare reports. This position also manages the HSO’s Capital Equipment Program and coordinates NHTSA Technical Assessments for all HSO grant programs.Your duties and responsibilities
will include, but are not limited to, the following:Manage and administer the HVE program, including developing the application, evaluation and scoring process, scheduling and attending pre-work meetings with law enforcement agency leadership and project managers, creating project workbooks to track activities for reimbursement, purchase order development and reviewing and processing HVE claims.Make decisions and interpret program specific guidelines, statutes and rules to ensure the HVE program runs smoothly, resolve any problems that come up, serve as a resource and answer questions, and advise grantees on specific program issues or matters as they come up.Partner with OTS staff, Accounting, the Business Office, the Office of Financial Management and Budget (OFMB) and NHTSA to ensure accurate and timely flow of funds in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.Provide general program support for processes, systems and meetings for the HSO team, including systematic file reviews, monitoring claims tracking logs, coordinate Salesforce access, and coordinating meetings for various HSO Task Forces, Advisory Board and Committee meetings held throughout the year.Serves as the HSO’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Project Coordinator for the HSO Capital Equipment Program, including developing, controlling, and monitoring all equipment purchased with grants provided by the HSO, using federal funds which meet the NHTSA definition of Capital Equipment.Coordinate Technical Assessment events, which are detailed evaluations of the HSO Grant programs' compliance with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) guidelines, performed by subject matter experts.Compile data and information required for annual reports.Oversee rules and enforce rules for LEAF and High Visibility Enforcement programs.Other job duties as assigned.Work Environment:Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday with the opportunity for a flexible schedule.After a training period, you will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.Travel required throughout Colorado to evaluate HVE programs and for Capital Equipment mandatory annual inspections.Some overnight travel required throughout Colorado.Required to operate CDOT vehicles.Minimum QualificationsExperience Only6 years of experience in public health, criminal justice, social work, grants, compliance, public administration, business administration, or other work related to the major duties of this position, which included:
At least 2 years of experience with a primary focus on project or program planning, implementation, partnership engagement, coalition building, regulatory compliance and/or grants management.
Conditions of EmploymentMust pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks.
A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
Preferred QualificationsThe exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.Knowledge about traffic injury prevention strategies, traffic safety based countermeasures, and state laws relevant to impaired driving enforcement.Experience related to community engagement and inclusion.Comprehensive knowledge and experience in grants management.Knowledge and experience with the National Highway Safety Administration grants rules and regulations relating to capital equipment.Strong facilitation and presentation skills that demonstrate an ability to work with community and advisory groups.Critical thinking skills and the ability to think about work on a systems level to solve problems and challenges.Ability and skill in developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with others inside or outside the organization.Ability and willingness to address the needs of diverse stakeholders and understand and respond in a culturally responsive way.Skilled in building consensus among a diverse group of stakeholders.Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.Demonstrated ability to present information accurately, effectively, and concisely, both verbally and in writing.Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Gmail and Google Applications, Salesforce, SAP and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.Applicant ChecklistComplete Applications must include the following documents:A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.Notifications:All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position.
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