DNR Budget and Policy Analyst IV Denver, CO

Full Job Description

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

• In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

  • Medical, Vision and Dental plans

  • Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans

  • Paid life insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Employee Wellness programs

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Health Savings Accounts

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

  • Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

  • Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

  • Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits

This position is located in the Executive Director's Office of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources.

The work unit exists to guide and supervise the activities of the eight Divisions within DNR in the development, preservation and enhancement of Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of its citizens – both now and in the future.

The Executive Director’s Office (EDO) budget unit develops, defends, implements, and oversees the Department’s approximately $380 million annual operating budget, as well as state and federal stimulus funds, in accordance with executive and legislative budget processes to ensure accountability for all funds related to the various programs of the Department. This includes providing detailed fiscal analyses of proposed legislation and ballot measures that affect DNR programs and divisions. The unit also leads formal department-level planning processes through the preparation of the Department’s annual Long Range Financial Plan, Performance Plan, and associated reporting requirements for performance metrics, and annual SMART Act hearings.

Requirements

This position provides professional-level budget and policy analysis; develops budget documents and fiscal procedures necessary to implement the Department’s annual budget; directs expenditures to ensure management objectives are met within Long Bill and legislative appropriations; and advises the Budget Director, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director, Division Directors, and division fiscal personnel on spending and revenue issues. This position is a subject matter expert that employs and designs various analytical and statistical techniques to identify policy issues and recommend changes as required by changing budget, economic, and programmatic needs.


Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Legislative Budget Development and Implementation
  • This position has a significant leadership role in the development of the Department’s annual legislative budget request, with an emphasis on oversight of DNR divisions as assigned.

Department Lead on Performance Budgeting and CORE CodingThis position is the Department’s lead coordinator and technical expert on all Performance Budgeting (PB) and CORE coding needs associated with the legislative budget request, implementation of the Long Bill, and all special bill appropriations.

It has the authority to establish processes and implement policies on a department-wide basis.

Oversight of Assigned Central Operating AppropriationsThis position serves as DNR’s subject matter expert with a complete working knowledge of assigned central appropriations and/or common policies with an emphasis on the department’s total compensation portfolio.

The position has the authority to establish processes and influence management decisions for these operating budgets on a department-wide basis.

• Special Projects and Other Duties as Assigned
  • This position leads special projects and assignments as they arise, including things like representing the Department on any statewide or multi-department working groups in relevant subject matter areas; supporting departmental efforts to implement initiatives associated with reimagining state government; drafting department-wide communications and/or presenting on all-staff town hall calls; conducting special research and required data analysis when called for; etc.

Qualifications

Experience Only:

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience in budget analysis, budget development and implementation, and policy development and implementation; including four years of public or private sector management or administration that included budget formulation, execution and analysis.

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Mathematics, Government or in another field of study directly related to the assignment and/or relevant experience in budget analysis, budget development and implementation, and policy development and implementation; including four years of public or private sector management or administration that included budget formulation, execution and analysis equal to eight (8) years
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience.

Class Code: Budget/Policy Analyst

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• The preferred candidate will have experience with the State's electronic accounting system (Colorado Operations Resource Engine or "CORE") and with the State's electronic budgeting system (Performance Budgeting or "PB").
• The outstanding candidate will have excellent oral, written, mathematical, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to identify priorities.
• Ability to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Ability to develop effective solutions.
• Ability to coordinate needs of stakeholders despite competing requirements and priorities.
• Ability to work in a complex political environment.

Required Competencies:

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills at all levels within an organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in a professional manner.
• Strong analytical, and reasoning abilities.
• Strong organizational and evaluation skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints as well as different communication and work styles in a multi-cultural and inter-generational environment.
• Ability to identify and creatively resolve issues while exercising appropriate judgment.
• Ability to drive and support group, customer, and program initiatives.
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
• Ability to effectively analyze and present information to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team.
• Ability to research, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.

Conditions of Employment:

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

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position.

(Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality related to the Human Resources Office.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have strong time-management skills.
• Must be dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work both remotely and in the office at 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, CO.

Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who: Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:
(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

Hybrid schedule - working from a home office in combination with occasional in person work at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO 80203, offsite meetings or as directed by the supervisor.

APPEAL RIGHTS:
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, 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, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Additional Information

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

• 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 will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

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.