CDPS Deputy Budget Director
Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
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Job Summary
- Department Information
- This position is open only to current Colorado state residents.An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.
Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.
Our Vision -Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.
Our Core Values -Unity Honor Service
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 dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.
At CDPS our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration innovation and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace.
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety and public service and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.
We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires disaster recovery combating crime promoting school safety and victim services.
Classification and Salary:
BUDGET & POLICY ANALYST V
Anticipated Hiring Range: $8898 - $11568/month; $106776 - $138816/year
Full Salary Range: $8898 - $14238/month; $106776 - $170856/year
Benefits:We provide a wide range of benefits to our employees.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
Eligible employees receive Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50000 and a maximum of $250000. Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees.
The State of Colorados Wellness Program State of Health is a no-cost year-long program that supports an employees health and wellness goals. This program offers personalized health coaching skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount.
Through BenefitHub State of Colorado employees have access to discounts promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers restaurants travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country.
State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
Eligible employees have access to medical leave under theFamily Medical Leave Act (FMLA)and theState of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security) visitColorado PERAfor details.
We provide generous time off including11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leaveand four annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling referrals and resources as well as training and organizational development services.
Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits please visitState of Colorado benefits.
- Description of Job
- About the Work Unit
The Executive Directors Office (EDO) is the backbone of the Colorado Department of Public Safety providing effective administrative and management services to the Departments operating divisions.
The EDO includes the following:
The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director Oversees strategic direction and operations for the department.
Administrative Services Office - Provides division and department-level administrative and support functions encompassing accounting purchasing and contracts budget logistics services (fleet warehousing material management and fabrication) and property services (property management leasing facilities maintenance construction project management and insurance programs) to support the operations and programs of CDPS divisions.
Human Resources Office - Supports the recruitment hiring evaluation benefits management personnel actions payroll and all other human resources functions.
Compliance Office Manages Departmental Policy Risk Management Workers Compensation Program Workplace Investigations Internal Auditing Rulemaking and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and the States LESO 1033/1122 programs.
Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems develops cost-effective information-sharing services to provide access for criminal justice agencies while maintaining information security. CICJIS is a collaborative program designed to facilitate information sharing at key decision points in the criminal justice process. There are five participating CICJIS agencies: the Department of Corrections the Judicial the Colorado District Attorneys Council the Division of Youth Corrections and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
Office of School Safety assists local schools and communities to create safe and positive school climates for pre-k through higher education schools in Colorado.
The Administrative Services Office provides internal administrative support to the Divisions within CDPS and includes the following sections:
Chief Administrative Officers office
Accounting Services and Commercial Cards led by the Controller
Budget and Policy led by the Budget Director
Purchasing and Contracts by the Purchasing Director
Logistics Services Section led by the Logistics Director
Property Services Section led by the Property Services Director
Work EnvironmentHybrid two days in the Lakewood office minimum
Work unit core business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility available
About the JobThis position reports to the Budget Director and responsible for administration of a wide variety of department level ancillary programs and support services for the Administrative Services Office and for the supervision of division Budget Director staff. This position serves as a fully functioning deputy to the Department Budget Director who manages the Budget and Policy Unit as such specific duties occasionally include tasks typically performed by the Department Budget Director to include meeting demands of staff stakeholders and oversight bodies such as Legislative Council staff Office of State Planning and Budgeting and the Joint Budget Committee staff.Key Responsibilities
Annual Budget Request and Fiscal Note Tracking
This position is deputy for the Department Budget Director and assists with any or all of the duties and responsibilities of the Department Budget Director as assigned. This position is the acting Department Budget Director and exercises full authority (including signature authority) of the Department Budget Director in his/her absence as necessary. Duties include: implementing coordinating and evaluating statewide and division programs related to financial matters; representing the Department of Public Safety to develop statewide policies and procedures budget requests goals and objectives for department short-and-long range plans. Develop and prepare complete accurate budget narratives schedules and justifications for budget requests including supplemental budget amendments and fiscal notes. Advises and directs division staff in the preparation of the annual November 1st budget submission. Delegated to lead or participate in special projects with statewide implications requiring participation in department-wide policy making organization structure audits and evaluations and legislative matters. Assists others in developing plans or strategies to monitor operations in order to keep appropriated budget and staffing on track and accurately reported. Develops and leads the work with regard to short- and long-range financial plans.
Assists the Department Budget Director in the distribution analysis and tracking of fiscal notes for special bills proposed during the legislative session. Reads legislation to determine and make recommendations on the fiscal impact on operations within the Executive Directors Office. Maintains a Department-wide database of legislative proposals calendar deadlines fiscal note requests department responses and other similar data. As necessary communicates with Legislative staff to explain intricacies and details of fiscal note spreadsheets.
Supervises Professional Budget Staff
Supervises professional budget staff including overseeing budgets assigning reviewing and evaluating work activities preparing performance plans and conducting annual performance reviews while executing all aspects of personnel management for the Budget Directors that support the divisions within the Department. Provide specific examples of regular ongoing decisions made by this position related to this duty. Determines the supervisory and management techniques necessary to create a motivated productive work environment and coordination with the Department Budget Director position advises Division Budget Directors on strategies funding and political influences that affect budget requests. Develops work plans assigns work; monitors analyzes and adjusts workload as needed. Monitors and evaluates performance; identifies training and development needs provides feedback and coaching.
Department Common PoliciesUsing procedures established by the Governors Office and Joint Budget Committee designs and implements the process by which the Department calculates its fund splits and costs for the Departments common policies. This includes but is not limited to: Risk Management Workers Compensation Vehicle Lease Payments Total Compensation Capitol Complex Leased Space Payments to OIT Legal Services and CORE common policies.
This position will also create and maintain a process for the Payments to OIT Real Time Billing on a monthly/annual basis.
Other Duties as Assigned
Completes ad hoc assignments as needed to address budget issues as they arise. This may include but not limited to assisting other budget analysts on specific projects conducting research for OSPB legislative and Joint Budget Committee questions taking lead on a particular part of the budget and writing or analyzing short-term assignments.Other duties also include researching and writing budget change requests outside of assigned areas of responsibility contributing to strategic plan and budget narratives and reporting on committees and hearings of the General Assembly.
- Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Note to be considered for this position you must meet one of the following options for consideration.
Proven Experience Knowledge Skills
Nine (9) years of professional experience in budget and fiscal policy analysis development and implementation.
OR Education and Experience Knowledge Skills
A combination of related education and/or relevant professional experience in budget and fiscal policy analysis development and implementation equal to nine (9) years. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications transcripts must be attached at the time of application.
Current valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for six (6) years of the requirement. If you are using CPA licensure to meet the minimum qualifications a copy must be attached at the time of application.
Preferred Qualifications and CompetenciesSupervisory experience with demonstrated leadership skills and emotional intelligence
Knowledge of Colorado state or public sector fiscal processes including experience with the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) system
Knowledge of the Colorado legislative process including the development of fiscal notes
Experience creating managing and executing budgets as the primary role of the job for an organization with multiple funding funding streams
Knowledge and ability to write financial reports and make formal presentations of financial data to internal and external parties
Ability to use job-specific software including databases spreadsheets word processing and analytical tools
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
Experience managing agency-wide administration related programs
Experience delivering financial services-related support in a public sector environment including applying agency policies procedures and service standards
Conditions of EmploymentRequires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam a fingerprint based criminal history search and reference checking.
Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director Attn: Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax: . Phone: . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.- Supplemental Information
Disability Accommodation
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure equitable opportunity applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at:.
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.
Colorado Department of Public Safety 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.
Recruitment Timeline Information and Important NoticesApplicationsare considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore additional informationmay notbe solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
Closing Date: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 may 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.
Supplemental Question:Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience career accomplishments and views about organizational values and approaches and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.
Transcripts:An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. 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.
Military Veterans:If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Member 4 Copy and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veterans preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 State of Legal Residence form.
Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips please view thisvideo.
Resumes Cover Lettersor other documents submittedwillnotbe reviewed assessed or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
Notifications:All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to theemail address listed on your application. Include your current working email addresson your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
e-Verify: CDPS uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
Comparative Analysis Stepsmayinclude(dates are tentative and subject to change):
Structured application review by a panel of SMEs - June 24-30
One-way video interview via Spark Hire- July 7-10
Panel Interview - July 20th
Required Experience:
Director
