CDEC Qualifications Specialist (Part-Time)

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans transitioning the state to renewable energy sources ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education and building an economy that works for everyone.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• Medical dental and vision plans

• State paid life insurance policy

• Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans

• State paid short-term disability coverage

• Additional optional life and disability plans

• Credit Union membership

• Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (a combination of in-office and remote workplace).**Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person in our downtown Denver office on the first day of employment.**

The Registry and Career Pathways Unit manages the infrastructure and technical systems that support quality early childhood programs and the diverse professionals who work across the early childhood sector. It manages a robust workforce registry learning management system quality improvement system and CDECs qualification and credentialing programs. The unit also designs accessible career advancement pathways and knowledge-sharing systems that are aligned with CDEC and state programs taking into account the diverse needs of the early childhood workforce. The unit has 11 professionals dedicated to supporting the continuous growth and development of early childhood programs and the workforce. These staff members manage the Professional Development Information System (PDIS) the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) the Universal Preschool Resource Bank the Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC) and qualification training and competency alignment addition staff in this unit manage the help desks to support system users. It also manages several key vendor contracts and ongoing engagements with external partners.

What youll be doing:

This position ishoused within the Division of Early Childhood Workforce to support Qualifications (i.e. education and training experiences) within our CDEC systems such as Licensing and the PDIS. The new position will report directly to the Early Childhood Professional Credential Program Lead and assume responsibility for the qualifications within the position works closely with staff from the Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration to define what counts toward the various levels of a qualification and determines what counts for each qualification such as education training and experience and ensures qualifications are appropriately supporting CDEC rules.

Additional position duties include but are not limited to:

• This position supports CDEC qualifications and the use of qualifications as an early childhood workforce development strategy.
• This position works closely with staff from the DELLA Division to define what counts toward the various levels of a qualification and determines what counts for each qualification such as education training and experience and ensures qualifications are appropriately supporting CDEC rules.
• This position works with external stakeholders to gather input regarding what counts toward the various levels of a qualification
• This position creates and maintains communications about CDEC qualifications
• This position follows processes for scoring CDEC qualifications
• This position provides input on strategy systems processes procedures guidelines and standards specific to qualifications work.
• This position maintains and strengthens alignment with other credentials in the early childhood space in Colorado including the Early Childhood Professional Credential.

• Maintains documentation regarding how CDEC qualifications are reviewed and awarded.

• Creates training materials for all qualification reviewers to support the review and scoring of all PDIS qualifications based on the approved documents and policies.

• Conducts training sessions for individuals reviewing PDIS qualifications.

• Maintains comments and responses for all PDIS qualification applications

• Other duties as assigned

Residency Requirement:

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

• State of Colorado experience related to the duties of this position
• Experience reviewing staff qualifications based on established guidelines such as state rules and regulations.
• Bachelors Masters or Doctorate degree in Child Development; Child Psychology; Early Childhood Education; Special Education; Educational Leadership and Administration; Elementary Education; Family and Human Development; Family Studies; or Special Education from an accredited college or university

• Experience in Colorados early childhood system
• Salesforce experience
• Experience collaborating with the Division of Early Learning Licensing and Administration (DELLA)

• Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
• Employees who have been disciplined terminated resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

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 acknowledgement 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) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.

How to Apply(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked SEE RESUME will not be considered.

1. A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
4. If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

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.