State of Colorado
Program Manager, Community Revitalization Tax Credit Program
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, us, 80208
Department Information
The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) fosters a positive business climate, encourages quality economic development through the support of local and regional economic development activities across the state. A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT's divisions work together to offer economic development services for all Colorado businesses - new and expanding, traditional and emerging, small and large - including retention programs to ensure continued competitiveness of Colorado's economic base, and job training to keep Colorado's workforce the best in the nation.
The mission of the Creative Industries Division (CCI) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade is to promote, support and expand the creative industries to drive Colorado's economy, grow jobs and enhance our quality of life. CCI offers seventeen unique programs to individuals, organizations and businesses working throughout Colorado's diverse metro, rural, and mountain resort regions within the creative industries. CCI collaborates with special districts, philanthropic organizations, arts leaders, local governments, other state agencies and the federal government to leverage resources and networks within the creative sector to better impact and support Colorado's creative workforce, economy and overall ecosystem.
Description of Job
The position offers full-time employment as an exempt, at-will State of Colorado Employee with an anticipated duration through December 2032, with the possibility of extension based on available funding.
The following provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.
The Program Manager will be responsible for supporting Creative Industries'Community Revitalization Tax Credit program, a new initiative scheduled to open in January 2025.This new tax credit initiative will provide dedicated funding within a creative district, a historic district, or a neighborhood commercial center or on a main street that involves the construction, rehabilitation, conversion, remodeling, or other improvement of one or more buildings, structures, or facilities for uses that support creative industries and creative industry workers, including affordable housing and live-work spaces for such workers and other mixed-use, creative-use, performance, and exhibition spaces for such workers and for the general public.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Program management
* Manage Colorado Community Revitalization Tax Credit (CRTC) program, assisting in strategy, development and revision of program guidelines, review cycle timelines.
* Work in collaboration with CCI's Director and OEDIT'sSenior Program Manager of Tax Credit Incentives on implementing the program.
* Communicate with applicants and the public to provide program information and support.
* Monitor existing Community Revitalization Grant (CRG) projects, including site visits, reporting and check-ins with previous grantees.
* Collaborate with CCI's Director and OEDIT'sSenior Program Manager of Tax Credit Incentives to report to State Legislature and Economic Development Commission on CRG and CRTC programs
* Participate in meetings with key partners, including other divisions of OEDIT, Department of Local Affairs, Department of Housing, etc.
II. Administrative management
* Data analysis of program
* Compliance oversight of new and existing projects
* Manage reports and documentation projects
* Develop application process, update guidelines
* Manage and organize files
COMPETENCIES:
This position requires a candidate who has great customer service skills, and an ability to work independently on solo projects and also collaboratively as a team member. Candidates should have exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail; ability to multitask; strong oral and written communications skills and able to clearly articulate key points when writing and speaking; problem solving acumen; and demonstrate confidence, diplomacy, and flexibility.; active listening; creative and critical thinking; Ability to build collaborative relationships within OEDIT, CCI and external creative industries community. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while multitasking is essential.
Education and Experience Requirements:
* BA/BS degree in public or arts administration, public policy, planning, business or similar field
* Related occupational experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
* Program/project management experience
* Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in government or program administration with a focus on positive public outcomes.
* Experience with Salesforce as a program application platform.
* Experience with and understanding of tax credit programs
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. CCI will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Conditions of Employment
* Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
* Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position.
Supplemental Information
Salary Range:$65,000 - $70,000 Annually
This position is considered non-classified, which means the position is not part of the Colorado State Personnel System. Therefore, the individual appointed to this position is considered at-will, and is not covered by the State Personnel Rules or the State Classification System. However, this position does come with the same benefits (retirement, insurance, etc.) as every other State employee, and with the same opportunities, pride and passion that comes with working for the great State of Colorado. Even though employment is at-will, non-classified positions have protections against discrimination and retaliation in state and federal employment laws. "At-will" employment means that either the employee or the State may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason, with or without notice or cause, as long as no federal or state law is violated.
A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
Benefits
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers generous benefits to full-time employees including:
* Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month
* Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month
* 11 paid holidays per year
* Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with significant state contribution towards premium
* Dental and vision plans
* Flexible spending accounts
* State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
* Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution
* Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings
* State-paid short-term disability coverage
* Additional optional life and disability plans
* Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
* Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado
* RTD (transit) EcoPass
* Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
To learn more about the "State of Colorado For All", visit ourEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion website.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator, the Director of Human Resources:jennifer.salvatore@state.co.us
Application
Your application must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, we do not acknowledge receipt of each application and are unable to give status updates. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, a member of the recruiting staff will contact you to further discuss the career opportunity.
The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) fosters a positive business climate, encourages quality economic development through the support of local and regional economic development activities across the state. A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT's divisions work together to offer economic development services for all Colorado businesses - new and expanding, traditional and emerging, small and large - including retention programs to ensure continued competitiveness of Colorado's economic base, and job training to keep Colorado's workforce the best in the nation.
The mission of the Creative Industries Division (CCI) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade is to promote, support and expand the creative industries to drive Colorado's economy, grow jobs and enhance our quality of life. CCI offers seventeen unique programs to individuals, organizations and businesses working throughout Colorado's diverse metro, rural, and mountain resort regions within the creative industries. CCI collaborates with special districts, philanthropic organizations, arts leaders, local governments, other state agencies and the federal government to leverage resources and networks within the creative sector to better impact and support Colorado's creative workforce, economy and overall ecosystem.
Description of Job
The position offers full-time employment as an exempt, at-will State of Colorado Employee with an anticipated duration through December 2032, with the possibility of extension based on available funding.
The following provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.
The Program Manager will be responsible for supporting Creative Industries'Community Revitalization Tax Credit program, a new initiative scheduled to open in January 2025.This new tax credit initiative will provide dedicated funding within a creative district, a historic district, or a neighborhood commercial center or on a main street that involves the construction, rehabilitation, conversion, remodeling, or other improvement of one or more buildings, structures, or facilities for uses that support creative industries and creative industry workers, including affordable housing and live-work spaces for such workers and other mixed-use, creative-use, performance, and exhibition spaces for such workers and for the general public.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
I. Program management
* Manage Colorado Community Revitalization Tax Credit (CRTC) program, assisting in strategy, development and revision of program guidelines, review cycle timelines.
* Work in collaboration with CCI's Director and OEDIT'sSenior Program Manager of Tax Credit Incentives on implementing the program.
* Communicate with applicants and the public to provide program information and support.
* Monitor existing Community Revitalization Grant (CRG) projects, including site visits, reporting and check-ins with previous grantees.
* Collaborate with CCI's Director and OEDIT'sSenior Program Manager of Tax Credit Incentives to report to State Legislature and Economic Development Commission on CRG and CRTC programs
* Participate in meetings with key partners, including other divisions of OEDIT, Department of Local Affairs, Department of Housing, etc.
II. Administrative management
* Data analysis of program
* Compliance oversight of new and existing projects
* Manage reports and documentation projects
* Develop application process, update guidelines
* Manage and organize files
COMPETENCIES:
This position requires a candidate who has great customer service skills, and an ability to work independently on solo projects and also collaboratively as a team member. Candidates should have exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail; ability to multitask; strong oral and written communications skills and able to clearly articulate key points when writing and speaking; problem solving acumen; and demonstrate confidence, diplomacy, and flexibility.; active listening; creative and critical thinking; Ability to build collaborative relationships within OEDIT, CCI and external creative industries community. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while multitasking is essential.
Education and Experience Requirements:
* BA/BS degree in public or arts administration, public policy, planning, business or similar field
* Related occupational experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
* Program/project management experience
* Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in government or program administration with a focus on positive public outcomes.
* Experience with Salesforce as a program application platform.
* Experience with and understanding of tax credit programs
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. CCI will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Conditions of Employment
* Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
* Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position.
Supplemental Information
Salary Range:$65,000 - $70,000 Annually
This position is considered non-classified, which means the position is not part of the Colorado State Personnel System. Therefore, the individual appointed to this position is considered at-will, and is not covered by the State Personnel Rules or the State Classification System. However, this position does come with the same benefits (retirement, insurance, etc.) as every other State employee, and with the same opportunities, pride and passion that comes with working for the great State of Colorado. Even though employment is at-will, non-classified positions have protections against discrimination and retaliation in state and federal employment laws. "At-will" employment means that either the employee or the State may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason, with or without notice or cause, as long as no federal or state law is violated.
A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
Benefits
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers generous benefits to full-time employees including:
* Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month
* Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month
* 11 paid holidays per year
* Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with significant state contribution towards premium
* Dental and vision plans
* Flexible spending accounts
* State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
* Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution
* Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings
* State-paid short-term disability coverage
* Additional optional life and disability plans
* Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
* Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado
* RTD (transit) EcoPass
* Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
To learn more about the "State of Colorado For All", visit ourEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion website.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator, the Director of Human Resources:jennifer.salvatore@state.co.us
Application
Your application must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, we do not acknowledge receipt of each application and are unable to give status updates. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, a member of the recruiting staff will contact you to further discuss the career opportunity.