Executive Director, Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA)

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Position: Executive Director Department of Personnel & Administration

Department:Office of the Governor; Department of Personnel & Administration

Primary Physical Address:1525 Sherman Street Denver CO 80203

Job Type:Full-time

FLSA Status:Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation

Salary:$228706 annually

Description of Job

The Executive Director oversees the agency providing executive leadership by establishing and effecting broad policies and objectives related to DPAs mission values and strategic objectives. This position role models the departments values-based culture including the agencys core values of: Inclusivity Service Teamwork Integrity Responsiveness and Transparency. The Executive Director provides visionary and operational leadership fostering trust and collaboration such that DPA delivers credible and effective service to all state agencies and the general public. This position establishes and maintains effective working relationships with external stakeholders including other state agencies the legislature and public and private entities to influence policies and operational improvements. The Executive Director is part of the Governors Executive Cabinet and leads the department according to the Governors values: be bold be consistent no unforced errors and be joyful. This position also serves as the State Personnel Director overseeing all facets of human resources for state employees; labor relations including negotiations and responding to labor disputes; and analyzing and responding to appeals within the State Personnel Directors purview.

Strategic & Operational Leadership:

• Responsible for the oversight and management of DPA operations directing the implementation of departmental services policies and programs. Ensure successful execution and alignment with the departments goals Governors initiatives and service expectations of stakeholders. Implement and support policy budgetary and management options needed to establish modify or maintain the agencys administrative requirements and procedures for the facilitation of program delivery.
• Advance the Governors Operational Agenda including spearheading the States transition to skills-based hiring and work-based learning efforts advancing greening government and sustainability priorities and driving reductions in the States physical footprint. Through this work position DPA as a model for enterprise-wide operational excellence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders including other state agencies the legislature and public and private entities to influence policies and operational improvements and position the agency as a credible resource providing effective service to its customers.
• Receive input from program directors labor agency executive directors deputy directors and HR directors state auditors office Legislative Audit Committee Joint Budget Committee (JBC) and the Governors office regarding statewide programs and policies.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget and maintains the agency in a positive financial position.
• Manage the development and execution of the departments communication strategy and activities. Ensure alignment with overall department policy vision goals and Governors Office initiatives.

Organizational Culture & Leadership

• Champion and oversee all facets of the departments statewide equity offices strategic plans and initiatives. Collaborate with agency leadership and employees in efforts to remove disparities in employment and programs. Ensure an environment that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone encouraging and respecting varying perspectives and ideas.
• Build and sustain employee engagement strategies rooted in development rigorous performance management and a positive workplace culture.
• Serves as a role model for the departments values-based culture including the core values of Inclusivity Service Teamwork Integrity Responsiveness and Transparency.
• Champion effective change management strategies that sustain employee engagement and a positive culture.

Team Leadership & Staff Development:

• Build and cultivate a high performing team through effective leadership focused on recruiting and retaining top talent providing guidance coaching and development to direct reports. Create a clear vision for the department marked by collaboration transparency and opportunities to learn.
• Maintain a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and out-of-the box problem solving. Foster and promote a culture of continuous learning and development throughout the agency.
• Manage and effectively balance conflicting priorities between the immediate needs of divisions and the priorities and longer- term objectives of multiple state agencies.

State Personnel Director

• Oversee the Division of Human Resources (DHR) in carrying out delegated responsibilities of the State Personnel Director. Manage the delegation to DHR ensuring oversight of the personnel director rules and centralized aspects of the Human Resources function including but not limited to benefits compensation risk management HR systems.
• Ensure the development and implementation of human resource programs in alignment with the overall mission and strategy of the State. Lead efforts to further position the state as an employer of choice resulting in innovative best practices and policies that help build a high-performing culture of success accountability transparency and collaboration.
• Oversee the states equity diversity & inclusion strategy ensuring delivery of equitable services and employment opportunities inclusive of all Coloradans.
• Manage statewide labor relations including maintaining a positive labor relations philosophy that furthers strategic goals and ensures compliance with the Employers obligations as outlined in the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act (Act) statewide partnership agreement and agency side agreements as applicable. Provide leadership during the statewide labor relations negotiation navigating competing priorities budgetary restrictions and the needs of state agencies and institutions while meeting the collective goals established through the Act.

Legislative Cabinet and Community Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to prepare the annual legislative agenda determining statutory changes and priorities for submission. Attend and testify at legislative hearings oversee preparation of responses to JBC questions and testimony points. Secure legislative approval of programs and services including budgetary approval through clear and concise proposals conveying the needs of various agencies and programs.
• Build a good relationship with the legislature and serve as the point person for directing the Departments response to proposed legislation that may impact the Departments operations.
• Serve as an official department representative to the public as well as legislative committees local officials agency executives other jurisdictions community action groups professional organizations and stakeholders regarding the departments programs and services.
• Anticipate and manage stakeholder reactions to policy changes; discern and reconcile conflicting viewpoints and diverse motives; design and implement workable solutions. Direct an integrated legal and policy strategy anticipating and preparing for potential challenges. Communicate with legislators department heads state employees agency HR directors and staff employee associations and other work groups to gain their cooperation or persuade them on various matters such as supporting key initiatives or creatively resolving business challenges and compliance issues.
• Advise the Governor on all relevant policy and programmatic issues arising from State and Federal legislative activities. Maintain the ability to work well and cooperatively as a member of the Governors team which includes all Cabinet officers and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in Management Business Administration Public Administration Law Political Science or closely related field required. Experience which provided the same kind amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may be substituted for the bachelors degree.
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience with a combination of responsibilities in operations finance human resources and/or process improvement.
• A masters or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the above-mentioned fields may be substituted for a portion of required experience.
• Proven ability to provide leadership and expertise in strategic planning operational effectiveness and progressive evaluation of operations.
• Proven experience leading a team with diverse professional experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years executive leadership experience.
• 15 years of relevant business experience ideal.
• Proven experience in public sector financial management policy analysis development and implementation is preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills written verbal and interpersonal with an ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated success at cultivating strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and creating partnerships at all levels within the organization to achieve results.
• Results-driven agile change agent with the commitment and confidence to assume a leadership role in a complex environment.
• Empathetic and engaging individual who listens well is responsive solutions focused and results oriented.
• Ability to work in a complex political environment.
• Ability to lead with integrity accountability high energy and initiative with a commitment to equity diversity and inclusion in leadership and operations.
• Specific functional experience in workforce engagement initiatives total compensation learning and development strategic recruitment and retention performance management organizational design employee and labor relations and laws and regulations affecting human resources.

Applicants must pass through a background check prior to employment. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado; however applicants must reside in Colorado at the time of employment.

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.

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)

• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Medical and dental plans

• State paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50000 or 1x annual salary

• Choice of 2 retirement plans

• 401K and 457 plans

• State paid Short Term Disability coverage

• Additional optional life and disability plans

• Credit Union Membership

• RTD pass

• Training and professional development