Colorado Circular Communities Outreach and Technical Specialist (Administrator III) DEHS

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 58872 - 76512

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

This announcement will fill multiple vacancies.

This announcement is only open to current State of Colorado residents! If you are not currently residing in the State of Colorado your application will not be considered.

Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division

Now hiring for our Colorado Circular Communities Section

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorados health and protect the places we live work learn and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and addition to working with a great team and rewarding meaningful work we offer:

Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Strong yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules and
A variety of employee resource groups
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.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to: of Job

The Work Unit:

Colorado Circular Communities (C3)s Outreach and Technical Assistance unit exists to identify and develop projects that promote waste aversion and diversion and circularity. C3 supportsthe economic health of the State of Colorado through the creation of job opportunities and encourages practices that protect and improve the environment grow sustainable business and lead to healthy communities. The unit assists with funding opportunities by providing technical assistance. The strategic focus areas for the unit include funding; technical assistance; collaboration and partnerships.

The Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability is under the direction of the Division Director and works to centralize and enhance the departments oversight of crosscutting and voluntary environmental protection programs and initiatives. The Colorado Circular Communities (C3) Enterprise works closely with other environmental and health divisions to ensure that initiatives are integrated into the department s traditional environmental protection and public health efforts in an efficient and effective manner.

The C3 Team within the Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability oversees contract monitoring and administration of all grants and contracts for the C3 program and provides technical assistance and project selection related to the funding of circular economy projects and waste aversion and diversion addition this team assists in the administration of the C3 board of directors.

Summary of Position:

The C3 Outreach and Technical Specialist works with identified applicants to develop grant request documents that align with program priorities and board

criteria.. The role serves as the point of contact for internal and external outreach and communications related to relationship development and as the first point of contact for regional partnerships. This role anticipates and analyzes the impact and consequences of decisions made and through this process is a resource to others in the field.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:
H1B3XXADMINISTRATOR III

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as working in environmental sustainability outreach and/or grantmaking.

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years

This experience and education must be substantiated within the Work Experience & Education section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years. See Resume and missing relevant employment or education criteria will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Education will be credited on a year-for-year basis. Part-time work will be pro-rated. If using education to substitute for experience please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts or a copy of your diploma/degree to your application. If you do not have access to either of these options please contact the department contact.

Conditions of Employment:

A pre-employment background check
This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at least two (2) days per week or as business needs dictate. *Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change based on CDPHEs business needs. The position will be expected to work on site when needed at 4300 S Cherry Creek Dr Glendale CO 80246.
Office hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Extended hours during the evening or the weekend MAY be required by business needs.
A remote (home) office is required.
5% travel required within the State of Colorado.

Preferred and Essential Competencies:

Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidates position-related knowledge skill ability behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.
Excellent organizational skills; the ability to set track and accomplish priorities and goals on time.
Demonstrated proficiency in working collaboratively with internal teams technical and community partners and diverse public stakeholders to build partnerships.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to analyze facts data and evidence to arrive at a logical conclusion.
Ability to observe electronically record and interpret information.
Advanced Interpersonal and conflict management skills e.g. displays understanding courtesy tact empathy and concern.
Develops and maintains effective relationships deals skillfully with people who are difficult hostile or distressed effectively manages and resolves conflicts confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way.
Computer literate.
Ability to use information technology to communicate manage knowledge mitigate errors and support decision-making.
Experience and ability to write factually accurate clear concise and professional reports.
Understanding of permitting and regulatory challenges that may affect shovel-readiness or ultimate success of grant projects
Knowledge of circularity practices such as recycling composting end market development or other aspects of circularity
Experience with outreach in rural and other underserved Colorado communities
Experience collaborating with municipal stakeholders such as school district and city/county staff members
Ability to present information and answer questions in various stakeholder groups such as community groups city councils and the C3 Board of Directors

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.

For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at Information

A completed State of Colorado application includes:

Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.
DD214 if claiming veterans status

The Selection Process:
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 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.

Part of or all of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

ADAAA Accommodations:
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 Public Health and Environment 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 Coordinator Dan McKenna at or call option 5.

Required Experience:

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