Job Description

This position is open to Colorado state residents only.
This recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service

CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace.

ABOUT THE WORK UNIT

This work unit exists to support and manage the overall administration of the six units of the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) and the Director and Deputy Director. This includes the development and implementation of policies and procedures, the coordination of training and educational programs, management of all financial, personnel and human resource matters, the provision of supplies and equipment, and all central office functions.

The Office of Administration (OOA) unit exists to efficiently manage the overall administration of the Division and to ensure consistent coordination of all similar functions between the program offices within the Division and Department.

To achieve this goal, the office:

• Develops and implements policies and procedures common to the program offices;
• Coordinates training and education of managers throughout the Division;
• Manages finances and administration of multiple federal and state grant programs;
• Manages personnel, budget activities, and purchasing for the Division;
• Coordinates with the Department, Office of Information Technologies, State Controller, and other state agencies on administrative matters and office functioning.

The office consists of both Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) and Executive Directors Office (EDO) personnel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid position, requiring a minimum of two days in the office.
• Monday- Friday, typical business hours: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, flex scheduling possible.
• Occasional travel statewide.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position to assist in planning, developing, directing, and implementing the overall program operations to ensure all program activities, functions, and services are provided in a timely and cost effective manner. This position works in collaboration with leadership to assist in developing guidelines, staffing patterns, processes and timelines in order to implement and achieve program objectives

This position operates independently in performing the full range of program management and coordinator tasks. Work requires the use of discretion and creativity within limits of theory and principles of the profession; management’s program objectives; law and regulations; and general systems and guidelines. Judgment is used in the adaptation and skill application of guidelines to solve the full range of problems related to assignments. This requires the ability to anticipate and analyze the impact and consequences of decisions made. This serves as a resource to management and leadership within DCJ as well as the overall Department. Ensures a coordinated effort within DCJ to ensure the execution of the programs related to the statewide crime prevention package. This includes working closely with DCJ office managers, CDPS and DCJ leadership. Provide specific examples of regular, ongoing decisions made by this position related to this duty.

This position works across offices to provide project documentation, monitor and report project status, and tracking accomplishments. Provide specific examples of regular, ongoing decisions made by this position related to this duty.

• Develops and manages project plans that coordinate the implementation of the multiple programs in collaboration with offices within the division.
• Coordinates work with stakeholders, as appropriate, to ensure the implementation and success of programs.
• Establishes a project management team to coordinate, manage, and oversee projects.
• Consults and collaborates with office managers within the agency to establish agency priorities, develop policies, coordinate agency programs and solve division-wide operational problems.
• Coordinates with office managers to ensure goals and objectives are met within prescribed time frames.
• Assist with the development of procedures to meet project goals and objectives.
• Serves as the lead in planning and developing department-wide initiatives coordinating across divisions and offices within DCJ.
• Provides guidance to management regarding projects and/or initiatives and their potential consistency with strategic plans.
• Manages the project management teams.
• Works across the division to oversee and coordinate requests for proposals, program guidelines, and advisory board development.
• Coordinates with other CDPS divisions, other state agencies and/or key stakeholders related to the initiative.
• Develops and manages project plans.
• Maintains current and accurate knowledge of best practices related to project management and change management.
• Collaborates on statewide multidisciplinary groups, as appropriate.
• Makes recommendations to management for action steps needed to ensure effective coordination with the multiple programs.
• Develops and maintains project management tools related to different projects.
• Provides regular updates to division leadership on .
• Assists office managers with reporting requirements associated with legislative requirements.
• Prepares comprehensive progress reports.
• Prepares documents that describe the project goals and iterative accomplishments for a variety of stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet the following criteria for consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills
Experience Only:

• Seven (7) years of full-time specialized experience in performing project manager functions: coordinate activities of designated projects, determine time frames, funding limitations, and procedures to meet project goals and objectives.

OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field AND 3 (three) years of full-time specialized experience in performing project manager functions: coordinate activities of designated projects, determine time frames, funding limitations, and procedures to meet project goals and objectives.

* Note: Application work history and supplemental questions must clearly articulate relevant professional experience as applicable to the position.*

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to prioritize and be accountable.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to make independent and creative decisions.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational and follow up skills.
• Self-sufficient, highly motivated and team player.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with consistency and reliability
• Attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management Certification: PMP, CAPM, MPM,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Proficient with Office Suite software, Google Suite, and particularly Excel.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam and a fingerprint based criminal history search.
• Must be a Colorado resident at time of submitting application.
• Must have a current Colorado Driver's License

APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination

Supplemental Information

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS ASSISTANCE AND QUESTIONS
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 Human Resources at cdps_hr@state.co.us.

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.
Colorado Department of Public Safety 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.

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. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

• Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
• Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.
• Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them.
• Military Veterans : If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.
• Application Tips : For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video.
• Resumes, Cover Letters, or other documents submitted: Will Not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
• Comparative Analysis Steps may include:
• Structured application review by a panel of SMEs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,140.00 - $112,236.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lakewood, CO 80215

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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