Adjutant General & Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
Adjutant General & Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Military and Veteran Affairs
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Department InformationThe Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard Air National Guard Civil Air Patrol and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities State and nation with a ready military force for national defense and State emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado Veterans.
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Description of Job
The Adjutant General (TAG) serves as the commanding officer of the Colorado National Guard a member of the Governors Cabinet and oversees Colorados Civil Air Patrol and Division of Veterans Affairs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Command the Colorado National Guard and lead its 5496 members while under State command.
Oversee the operations of the Department of Veterans Affairs which assists veterans their family members and survivors in securing benefits they have earned or may be eligible to receive. The division is responsible for operating the State Veterans Memorial Cemetery and the Western Region One Source in Grand Junction; administrating two grant programs; and supporting State and County Veteran Service Officers in providing direct services and assistance to Colorado Veterans throughout the state.
Oversee and support the missions of the Civil Air Patrols Colorado Wing an all-volunteer organization made up of everyday people with a wide variety of skills who support three primary missions: aerospace education cadet programs and emergency services
Responding to All-Hazards requirements for State emergencies
Serve as the Governors Military Chief of Staff
Manage all State and Federal facilities for the Colorado National Guard and the Division of Veterans Affairs
Advocate for and lead on veterans issues statewide
Oversee the preparation and execution of the Departments budget
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required by Colo. Rev. Stat.(1) to be eligible for appointment as TAG:
A commissioned staff officer of the Colorado National Guard who has held a minimum rank of lieutenant colonel for at least one year prior to appointment (candidates need to be a commissioned officer at the time of appointment to TAG);
Served in the Colorado National Guard for at least five years with no less than ten years of military service;
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Leadership experience and expertise in emergency response and management
Track record as a collaborative leader capable of mobilizing large and diverse teams to find common ground and address issues
Proven ability to find innovative solutions to hard problems
Five or more years of experience with the following leadership responsibilities:
Overall management of organizations of at least 25 employees
Strategic plan development and implementation
Process analysis and improvement
Oversight of the day-to-day delivery of programs or services of an organization
Conditions of employment: In addition to the minimum qualifications noted above applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed.Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration.Your cover letter and resume 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.
Benefits:
DMVA offers a comprehensive benefit program that includes paid holidays annual leave sick leave parental leave medical dental life disability flexible spending accounts and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by on-site fitness facilities free parking flexible work arrangement and a variety of training opportunities!
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: learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: and Belonging
The State of Colorado believes thatequity 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
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 Senior Human Resources Director) at
Please submit an online application for this position at 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
