Grants and Enterprise Management Specialist DEHS - FAA00900 (Grants Specialist III)

Full Job Description

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 Colorado's 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 Environment. In 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:https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Requirements

The Work Unit:
The Colorado Circular Communities (C3) Enterprise within the Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability is split into two units, the Grants and Enterprise Management and Outreach and Technical Assistance Unit. Both units are under the direction of the division’s senior management team. The Grants and Enterprise Management exists to execute, administer, and monitor C3 grants and contracts for projects that promote circularity, support the economic health of the State of Colorado through the creation of job opportunities, encourage practices that protect and improve the environment, grow sustainable business, and lead to healthy communities. The Unit provides grant and contract monitoring assistance to private entities, municipalities, towns, counties, tribes and school districts in executing projects to aid both the successful award of funding and completion of the identified project(s).

Summary of Position:
This position performs work focusing on disbursing state cash funds for projects promoting a circular economy in Colorado and ensuring compliance with applicable grant provisions, regulations, and statutes. Work involves developing grant solicitations and vendor proposals, assisting in the development of grant contracts, conducting project field audits and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with grant provisions; identifying problems and areas of improvement; and recommending approvals of expenditures, budget changes, or grant extensions. Establishes and maintains relationships with local, state, federal, and national recycling associations and organizations to promote grant opportunities and successes and solicit feedback. Implements the strategic goals and objectives identified by the C3 Board of Directors. Maintains current knowledge of department contract monitoring policy and guidance, and the laws, rules, and policies associated with procurement and contracting as required by the funding source. Also maintains current knowledge of state fiscal rules and regulations.

Qualifications

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:

H1I3XX

GRANTS SPECIALIST III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related in grant writing, grant administration, contract management, and scope of work development.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in grant writing, grant administration, contract management, and scope of work development.

to six (6) years, Examples are a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Environmental Health, or closely related field and two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related in grant writing, grant administration, contract management, and scope of work development.

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.

Cover Letter Required:
Along with the application submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.

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 based on business need. 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.

• Up to 5% travel required within the State of Colorado.

Preferred and Essential Competencies:

• Relevant years of regulatory experience 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.

• Experience in the administration of local or state compliance programs;

• 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.

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 dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Additional Information

A completed State of Colorado application includes:

• Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.

• DD214 if claiming veterans status

• Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum requirements and preferred qualifications of this position

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. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.

CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

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, atdaniel.mckenna@state.co.usor call 303-692-2060, option 5.