Food and Energy Assistance Division Deputy Director
Food and Energy Assistance Division Deputy Director
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Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and wellbeing of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:
Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short and longterm disability coverage
10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules training and more
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.
We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
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.
Description of Job
This position is Hybrid working 2 days in the office per week. These working arrangements are subject to change
Work Unit:
The purpose of the Food and Energy Assistance Division (FEAD) is to administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program Food Distribution Programs (FDP) Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) and the LowIncome Energy Assistance Program (LEAP).
These programs exist to safeguard the health and wellbeing of lowincome financially eligible households by providing SNAP and SEBT benefits redeemable for food items at authorized retailers support through LEAP for heating expenses commodities for household programs administered by food banks school meal commodities and payment processing in the EBT card. The programs operate in all counties in Colorado and some are administered locally by the county departments of human/social services. The FEAD Division supervises county departments of human/social services in the administration of these programs and is responsible for assuring that all counties comply with the terms of their county policies and are in compliance with all federal and state statutes and regulations. Division staff write statelevel policies and rules; train county staff on policies procedures and effective case management skills; provide technical assistance to counties on automated systems issues and ongoing implementation; work with the General Assembly on legislative and fiscal initiatives affecting programs operation; report to federal government on federal programs implementation; monitor county performance in their implementation of the programs; and allocate federal block grant funds to the counties for their use in implementing the program. The Division is the primary link between the county departments of human/social services and the federal government on many issues. The Division also works closely with other Divisions and Offices within the Department other state agencies the General Assembly the Governors Office and client advocacy organizations in the implementation of welfare reform.
What you will be doing:
This is a highlevel position that manages a variety of functions that support the overall operations of the division. This position is one of five management positions and is tasked with primary responsibility for internal operations of the Division SNAP County Administration (State Administrative Expenses cost allocated by formula at the County level) and FEAD operations teams including the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) team the Emergency Processing Unit (EPU) and the tax intercept team. Additionally the position will carry out key division support tasks to support program and operation teams such as leading the Results Driven Management System (RDMS) work internal process improvement and prioritization work and professional development and culture for employees. The position concludes and develops work plans to direct advise and assist the Division Director with strategic planning related to staffing that enhances division programming and assures compliance with funding requirements and cost savings in contractual agreements.
Finally the position acts as an important link in the communication/coordination process between the other program managers and the various grant programs by providing operational support and critical budgetary data and Federal information needed to carry out their responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Important Note:Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience CDHS hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine whether it meets minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process.Experience is calculated on a fulltime equivalency basis therefore it is important to accurately notate the hours you averaged per experience section entry. Volunteer work or related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications but must be clearly documented. In the experience portion of the application the applicant must describe the extent to which they possess the education experience competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement. Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; your cover letter and resume will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore it is paramount that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience in the work experience section on the application itself.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Please note:This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplementalquestions must be answered. Answers such as N/A In Cover Letter or See Resume will not be accepted.
Experience Only:
Ten 10 years of relevant experienceleading managerial staff and supervising a complex diverse professional workforce that must have included: achieving program results establishing organizational structures implementing strategic work plans employee development and supporting team culture.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience inleading managerial staff and supervising a complex diverse professional workforce that must have included: achieving program results establishing organizational structures implementing strategic work plans employee development and supporting team cultureequal to ten 10 years.
Substitutions:
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a yearforyear basis (e.g. Four years of additional years of experience will substitute for the degree requirement.
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required general experience on a yearforyear basis (e.g. MA degree in Business will substitute for two years of required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with the resultsdriven management system (RDMS) or another formalized performance management system
Experience working with teams to develop and implement strong organizational effectiveness processes
Experience working with data to inform performance management and strategy
Experience with fostering employee growth and development
Experience with public benefits program administration especially CDHS programs and services
Experience with strategic planning.
Experience supervising employees
Experience managing and directing administrative processes in a governmental organization
- Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list. (Partnership agreement 10.1.
Conditions of Employment:- Standard Background Name check TRAILS CMS and JBITS
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinarytermination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
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 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 acknowledgment of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.
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:. Phone:. The tenday deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Supplemental Information
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and wellbeing of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:
- Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
- Paid life insurance
- Short and longterm disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
- BenefitHubstate employee discount program
- Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
- Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules training and more
- Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information go to Values:
We believe in a peoplefirst approach:To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.
We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
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.
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
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. 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.ADAA Accommodations:
CDHS 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 preemployment 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 ADA Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or call.
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THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
