CDOC Deputy Director of Finance and Administration

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government moreeffective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding meaningful work we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;

• Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined;

• Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.Member Contribution Rates.Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as Safety Officers and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;

• Medical and dental health plans;

• Short and long term disability coverage;

• Paid life insurance;

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;

• Wellness program tuition reimbursement training opportunities and more;

• VisitState of Colorado Employee Benefits.for more information.

• Manage supervise and provide direction and support for each area of the Division to include Business Operations Administrative Services and Facility Management Services (FMS).
• Provide leadership and encourage innovation and problem-solving to ensure efficient and effective operations to provide good customer service to a wide range of affected stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Director to develop and implement performance-based measures to monitor the successful implementation of the strategic plan in an effort to ensure that Departmental operations are efficient effective and customer-service oriented operations;
• Identify inefficiencies and implement strategic development;
• Develop and evaluate systems and procedures to meet rules regulations guidelines and best practices;
• Provide continuous leadership and innovation through coordination of activities and implementation of strategies that nurture professional staff development and growth through ongoing and proactive assessments of infrastructure and processes to ensure appropriate delivery of services and programs to all stakeholders.

• Report directly to the Director of Finance and Administration and works with the Director to develop and implement long-term agency strategies and plans;
• Provide input to the Director on operational issues;
• Confer with the Director to plan goals and objectives develop organizational policies and coordinate specific functions i.e. safety security staffing patterns succession planning etc.;
• Provide expertise/input when requested to division areas within the department related to budget and/or organizational effectiveness.

• Provide direct supervision of assigned staff;
• Assess needs and develop staffing patterns approve leave requests prepare/sign performance documentation and provide effective direction mentorship and feedback to others;
• Effectively direct the work of others through second-level supervision; this includes signature for performance management and position descriptions recommending and documenting correction and disciplinary actions resolving informal grievances and recommending hiring actions;
• Provide training to staff in areas of responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable DOC policies and directives for career enhancement and promotional purposes and to comply with rules and regulations.

• Advance agency agenda by establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to build consensus in broad organizational policy areas and goals;
• Work closely with Prison Operations Business Innovations Group and policy groups to provide subject matter expertise and to collaborate to ensure optimal service;
• Stakeholders include DOC staff employee partnerships staff from the Governors Office legislators legislative staff locally elected officials local law enforcement leaders from other state agencies the Colorado Commission on Crime and Juvenile Justice victims rights groups inmate advocacy groups and members of the public;
• Negotiate and collaborate with officials of the Office of Strategic Planning and Budget (OSPB) the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) the State Controller the Legislative Audit Committee and the Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA) regarding financial administrative legislative and operational matters related to the Department of Corrections;
• Assist the Director and other directors units and facilities in major crisis situations such as a facility or division emergency or natural disaster.

• A combination of work experience which provided the same kind amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelors degree.
• A masters or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study as listed above may be substituted for the bachelors degree and on a year-for-year basis of general experience.

• Creativity skillsand the ability to develop or produce new concepts techniques or programs through imaginative or innovative skills;
• Proven experience in public sector budget and government financial management;
• Proven experience managing a staff with diverse professional experience and qualifications;
• Proven experience in policy analysis development and implementation;
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication and public speaking skills;
• Ability to problem solve and execute decisions;
• Excellent leadership supervisory and team-building skills;
• Ability to work in a complex political environment;
• Excellent negotiation and consensus-building skills;
• Proven ability to manage a multi-programmatic governmental agency;
• Proven ability to provideefficient and effective customer service to the stakeholders ofColorado which includes exemplary responsiveness;
• Ability to understand develop and implement performance and outcome measuresmanaging effectiveoperations while ensuring performance measures are met;
• Proven ability to provide analyticalexpertise in strategic planning operationaleffectiveness and progressive evaluation of measurements;
• Ability to establish effective measures of efficiencies through the creation of objectives which measure efficiencies;
• Ability to implement and improve operations through effective performance measures;
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Application of research and attention to detail;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
  

• Senior-level management experience within a criminal justice community corrections or correctional environment;
• Experience managing and directing a governmental correctional organization which includes the ability to develop proven inter-agency relationships with state federal and local agencies;
• Experience and knowledge of state government infrastructure the relationship between the branches and the impact on the agency.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQs will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include but is not limited to a suitability screening eSkills Assessmentoral assessment written performance assessmentor it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Use ofartificial intelligence (AI) tools including language models to create write or alter any portion of responsesthroughout any step of the assessment processmay result in the disqualification of an applicant.

Be sure the Work Experience section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications experience and accomplishments as they relate to theDescription of the JobMinimum QualificationsRequired CompetenciesandPreferred Qualificationsas listed above. Resumes and see resume statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series whichever is higher.Those rehired or reinstated after six months separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a change in title and/or responsibility salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity budget constraints market benchmarks or the individuals current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.

If you have transcripts a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058) applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

In order to process a background investigation your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support:If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support atMon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

**You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records**

Conditions of Employment:All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional certifying the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOCs consideration of application for employment.

• Must be 21 years of age

• Possess a valid drivers license. Drivers must maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado drivers license obey traffic laws and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent withColorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards.Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle includes holding a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations including DUIs or reckless driving can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. All State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.

• Possess a high school diploma or GED

• Have NO felony convictions to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509 510; 42 U.S.C. . The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts activity and sexual behavior in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force overt or implied threats of force or coercion or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.CDOC uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

• Successfully pass all modules of thesix-weekColorado Department of Corrections Basic Training to includeEnglish reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.

• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics

  • Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist

  • Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down

  • Use arms palms of hands shins and feet to deliver blows

  • Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows

  • Swing a baton in a striking technique

  • Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;

  • Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions

• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment

• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security

• Seize hold control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury

• Demonstrate body agility strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently

• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior physical control of another person and/or restraint situations

• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors utilizing tactfulness and a congenial personable manner

• Work with people of the opposite sex diverse racial ethnic groups mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders

• Communicate by talking listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information assignments

• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings

• Willing and able to travel

• Willing and able to work various shifts days afternoons graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule

• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicants background reveal criminal charges it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

After submitting an application you should receive an email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

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.

The Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist Kristen Lange at or call.

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.