State of Colorado
Deputy Director, Division of Universal Preschool
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Deputy Director, Division of Universal Preschool
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Deputy Director, Division of Universal Preschool
Salary
$94,008.00 - $110,004.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
QAA 06919 10.24.2024
Department
Department of Early Childhood
Opening Date
10/24/2024
Closing Date
11/8/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
daulton.daies@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone.
Committed to Diversity - We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you’re looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you, then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiences Colorado For All - Colorado Employees Reflect on Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAPo-IRsOZU&t=3s) .
We offer a generous benefits package including:
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• State paid life insurance policy
• Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)
• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• State paid short-term disability coverage
• Additional optional life and disability plans
• Credit Union membership
• Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (a combination of in-office and remote workplace). **Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families, and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs.
The Division of Universal Preschool is charged with the implementation of Colorado’s new voluntary preschool program beginning in July 2023. The Deputy Director will oversee and manage all projects related to the support of quality assurance, local coordinating organizations, and program management providing leadership by establishing systems that are supportive of a quality Universal Preschool start-up and program implementation in alignment with CDEC’s mission, values and strategic objectives. The Deputy will provide visionary and operational leadership, fostering trust and collaboration, such that the program delivers credible and effective service to the early childhood community
Description of Job
What you’ll be doing:
This senior leadership position exists to plan, direct and implement the programs, policies and strategic direction of the Universal Preschool Division. As the Deputy Director, this position oversees high level project management to hold managers and staff accountable to commitments and deliverables.
As Deputy Director, this position is responsible for co-managing all staff in the Division of Universal Preschool, with specific direct supervision over the quality assurance, LCO and Universal Preschool business units. The position supports the Division Director by guiding program development and project plans, monitoring activities, and coordinating efforts of individuals in the Division to ensure that various projects are subject to timely and accurate implementation. Office responsibilities include approving the Division budget and travel requests and other Division duties as delegated. Position assesses current practices and provides financial and impact analysis in response to Legislative and Executive Branch requests concerning programs and benefits related to this position’s scope of work. This position establishes and maintains written and oral communications with the Department’s management, other state departments, federal agencies, state boards, districts, associations, AUs, providers and clients. Position evaluates information, Rules, and guidelines and interprets this guidance to communicate with these outside parties, through written correspondence, phone calls, and meetings. Position conducts meetings with internal and external stakeholders related to policy development, information sharing and the coordination of operations.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Nine (9) years of full-time professional work experience in a field related to the major job duties of the position, which must have included three ( 3) years of professional program management experience (establishing organization structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals); and at least five (5) years of supervisory/leadership experience t o include all aspects of formal supervision of staff.
OR
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, educational leadership, sociology, psychology, social work, political science, human services, public or business administration, or in a closely related field
AND five (5) years of full-time professional work experience in a field related to the major job duties of the position, which must have included three ( 3) years of professional program management experience (establishing organization structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals); and at least five (5) years of supervisory/leadership experience to include all aspects of formal supervision of staff
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application and in the supplemental questions. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section and supplemental questions of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition,part-time work will be prorated.
Substitutions: Additional related experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education in a related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
State experience relevant to this position
Supervisory / Leadership experience
Experience with strategic planning
Experience with contract and budget management
Experience working in and knowledge of early childhood, behavioral health and/or early relational health.
At least five years of supervisory/leadership experience
Ability to build consensus and collaborate with a verity of stakeholders
Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed, while possessing the ability to work in a team environment
Experience interpreting and analyzing reporting data
Experience managing projects
Experience in consistently monitoring programs, personal services, and operating budgets, as well as contracts, expenses, and available balances
Experience analyzing workload, assigning tasks, establishing workflow processes, work standards, and internal controls
Highly Desired:
Ability to create change management tools such as communication plans, sponsor roadmaps, coaching/training plans, etc., to effectively manage change
Ability to work well with project stakeholders regardless of position or authority, including executive sponsors, team members, department heads, customers, vendors, and staff.
Negotiation and consensus-building skills.
Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Experience managing multiple high-stakes projects with multiple deliverables simultaneously.
Excellent customer service experience and interpersonal skills including a proven ability to partner with professionals and stakeholders of all levels
Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral
Excellent leadership and/or supervisory skills
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy
DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must pass a background check prior to employment.
Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
Travel - Occasional travel throughout the state. Occasional out of state travel may be required. Incumbent must be able to travel and have reliable transportation.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDEC 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.)
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.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
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.
ADAAA Accommodations:
CDEC 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 the HR Director, Naomi Gonzales at naomi.gonzales@state.co.us
Technical Assistance:
If you experience difficulty in uploading or attaching documents to your online application, or for any other technical difficulties, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 anytime between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
All positions at the Department require that potential employees undergo a thorough background check. As a condition of employment, you are required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
Yes
No
02
Are you willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?
Yes
No
03
Former state employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. Otherwise, please list N/A
04
This position requires the incumbent to travel for stakeholder meetings, required professional development, attending a conference, and for additional reasons, both in and out of state. As a condition of employment, do you have reliable transportation and are you willing to travel in order to fulfill the duties of this position?
Yes
No
05
This position has been designated as hybrid. The Hiring Manager will discuss the expectations and details of the schedule with you during the interview process. A hybrid position can work a portion of the time from home and a portion of the time in the state workplace location. A workspace is provided for the employee when they come into the office, which could include a cubicle, office, or hoteling station. When required to come into the assigned state workplace, the employee is required to bear the expense of commuting. Do you understand this expectation and are you willing to meet this requirement? [Please write "YES" in the space below in order to continue in the selection process.]
06
List any additional relevant experience you would like us to consider in determining if you meet the qualifications of this position. Please, include the months and years relevant to the experience you describe.
07
Please describe your project management approach with at least one specific example where change had a critical impact.
08
Give an example of a decision you made that didn't go as planned. How did you move forward? What did you learn?
09
Describe your communications approach considering internal and external stakeholders when new initiatives are launched.
Required Question
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Deputy Director, Division of Universal Preschool
Salary
$94,008.00 - $110,004.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
QAA 06919 10.24.2024
Department
Department of Early Childhood
Opening Date
10/24/2024
Closing Date
11/8/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
daulton.daies@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone.
Committed to Diversity - We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you’re looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you, then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiences Colorado For All - Colorado Employees Reflect on Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAPo-IRsOZU&t=3s) .
We offer a generous benefits package including:
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• State paid life insurance policy
• Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)
• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• State paid short-term disability coverage
• Additional optional life and disability plans
• Credit Union membership
• Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (a combination of in-office and remote workplace). **Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families, and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs.
The Division of Universal Preschool is charged with the implementation of Colorado’s new voluntary preschool program beginning in July 2023. The Deputy Director will oversee and manage all projects related to the support of quality assurance, local coordinating organizations, and program management providing leadership by establishing systems that are supportive of a quality Universal Preschool start-up and program implementation in alignment with CDEC’s mission, values and strategic objectives. The Deputy will provide visionary and operational leadership, fostering trust and collaboration, such that the program delivers credible and effective service to the early childhood community
Description of Job
What you’ll be doing:
This senior leadership position exists to plan, direct and implement the programs, policies and strategic direction of the Universal Preschool Division. As the Deputy Director, this position oversees high level project management to hold managers and staff accountable to commitments and deliverables.
As Deputy Director, this position is responsible for co-managing all staff in the Division of Universal Preschool, with specific direct supervision over the quality assurance, LCO and Universal Preschool business units. The position supports the Division Director by guiding program development and project plans, monitoring activities, and coordinating efforts of individuals in the Division to ensure that various projects are subject to timely and accurate implementation. Office responsibilities include approving the Division budget and travel requests and other Division duties as delegated. Position assesses current practices and provides financial and impact analysis in response to Legislative and Executive Branch requests concerning programs and benefits related to this position’s scope of work. This position establishes and maintains written and oral communications with the Department’s management, other state departments, federal agencies, state boards, districts, associations, AUs, providers and clients. Position evaluates information, Rules, and guidelines and interprets this guidance to communicate with these outside parties, through written correspondence, phone calls, and meetings. Position conducts meetings with internal and external stakeholders related to policy development, information sharing and the coordination of operations.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Nine (9) years of full-time professional work experience in a field related to the major job duties of the position, which must have included three ( 3) years of professional program management experience (establishing organization structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals); and at least five (5) years of supervisory/leadership experience t o include all aspects of formal supervision of staff.
OR
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, educational leadership, sociology, psychology, social work, political science, human services, public or business administration, or in a closely related field
AND five (5) years of full-time professional work experience in a field related to the major job duties of the position, which must have included three ( 3) years of professional program management experience (establishing organization structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals); and at least five (5) years of supervisory/leadership experience to include all aspects of formal supervision of staff
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application and in the supplemental questions. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section and supplemental questions of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition,part-time work will be prorated.
Substitutions: Additional related experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education in a related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
State experience relevant to this position
Supervisory / Leadership experience
Experience with strategic planning
Experience with contract and budget management
Experience working in and knowledge of early childhood, behavioral health and/or early relational health.
At least five years of supervisory/leadership experience
Ability to build consensus and collaborate with a verity of stakeholders
Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed, while possessing the ability to work in a team environment
Experience interpreting and analyzing reporting data
Experience managing projects
Experience in consistently monitoring programs, personal services, and operating budgets, as well as contracts, expenses, and available balances
Experience analyzing workload, assigning tasks, establishing workflow processes, work standards, and internal controls
Highly Desired:
Ability to create change management tools such as communication plans, sponsor roadmaps, coaching/training plans, etc., to effectively manage change
Ability to work well with project stakeholders regardless of position or authority, including executive sponsors, team members, department heads, customers, vendors, and staff.
Negotiation and consensus-building skills.
Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Experience managing multiple high-stakes projects with multiple deliverables simultaneously.
Excellent customer service experience and interpersonal skills including a proven ability to partner with professionals and stakeholders of all levels
Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral
Excellent leadership and/or supervisory skills
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy
DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
Conditions of Employment:
Applicants must pass a background check prior to employment.
Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
Travel - Occasional travel throughout the state. Occasional out of state travel may be required. Incumbent must be able to travel and have reliable transportation.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDEC 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.)
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.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
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.
ADAAA Accommodations:
CDEC 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 the HR Director, Naomi Gonzales at naomi.gonzales@state.co.us
Technical Assistance:
If you experience difficulty in uploading or attaching documents to your online application, or for any other technical difficulties, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 anytime between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
All positions at the Department require that potential employees undergo a thorough background check. As a condition of employment, you are required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
Yes
No
02
Are you willing to accept an offer within the posted salary range?
Yes
No
03
Former state employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. Otherwise, please list N/A
04
This position requires the incumbent to travel for stakeholder meetings, required professional development, attending a conference, and for additional reasons, both in and out of state. As a condition of employment, do you have reliable transportation and are you willing to travel in order to fulfill the duties of this position?
Yes
No
05
This position has been designated as hybrid. The Hiring Manager will discuss the expectations and details of the schedule with you during the interview process. A hybrid position can work a portion of the time from home and a portion of the time in the state workplace location. A workspace is provided for the employee when they come into the office, which could include a cubicle, office, or hoteling station. When required to come into the assigned state workplace, the employee is required to bear the expense of commuting. Do you understand this expectation and are you willing to meet this requirement? [Please write "YES" in the space below in order to continue in the selection process.]
06
List any additional relevant experience you would like us to consider in determining if you meet the qualifications of this position. Please, include the months and years relevant to the experience you describe.
07
Please describe your project management approach with at least one specific example where change had a critical impact.
08
Give an example of a decision you made that didn't go as planned. How did you move forward? What did you learn?
09
Describe your communications approach considering internal and external stakeholders when new initiatives are launched.
Required Question
Agency
State of Colorado
Address
See the full announcement by clicking
the "Printer" icon located above the job title
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Website
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