What are the responsibilities and job description for the C3 Rural Outreach and Technical Specialist (Administrator III) DEHS - FAA00040 position at State of Colorado Job Opportunities?
Department Information
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
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/
Description of Job
The Work Unit:
The Outreach and Technical Assistance unit exists to identify and develop projects that promote waste aversion
and diversion and circularity and support the economic health of the State of Colorado through the creation of job
opportunities and encourage practices that protect and improve the environment, grow sustainable business, and
lead to healthy communities. The unit assists with funding opportunities by providing technical assistance. The
strategic focus areas for the unit include funding; technical assistance; collaboration and partnerships.
The Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability is under the direction of the Division Director and works to
centralize and enhance the department’s oversight of crosscutting and voluntary environmental protection
programs and initiatives. The Colorado Circular Communities (C3) Enterprise works closely with other
environmental and health divisions to assure that initiatives are integrated into the department’s traditional
environmental protection and public health efforts in an efficient and effective manner.
The C3 Team, within the Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability, oversees contract monitoring and
administration of all grants and contracts for the C3 program and provides technical assistance and project selection
related to the funding of circular economy projects and waste aversion and diversion efforts. In addition, this team
assists in the administration of the C3 board of directors.
Summary of Position:
The C3 Rural Outreach and Technical Specialist identifies projects that align with the board’s strategic plan and
program priorities, and works with identified applicants to develop grant request documents for rural communities
that align with board criteria. The C3 program defines rural areas a county or geographical area outside of the Front
Range as defined in Section 25-16-104.5 (3.9)(c.5), C.R.S. (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso,
Jefferson, Larimer, Pueblo, Teller and Weld and the cities/counties of Broomfield and Denver.) The rural outreach
and technical specialist provides permitting and regulatory counsel to potential applicants and the board of directors
as needed, in regard to potential regulatory challenges that may affect the shovel readiness or ultimate success of
rural projects. The role serves as the point of contact for internal and external outreach and communications as
related to rural area relationship development, and as the first point of contact for rural partnerships, and plays a
vital role in the formulation of operational processes to bolster program success. This role anticipates and analyzes
the impact and consequences of decisions made and through this process, is resource to others in the field. As an
outreach and technical assistance arm of the C3 team, this role focuses on information and references from strategic
partners to identify rural projects that align with the board’s goals and strategic plan. This position also develops
rural relationships through direct outreach and relationship development. The Rural Outreach and Technical
Specialist uses information obtained to guide funding applicants to achieve effective results. This role is also tasked
with internal and external outreach and communications as related to rural relationship development.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Class Code & Classification Description:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
OR
Education and Experience:
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience 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 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 to your application.
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. Specific examples of determining and/or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position. 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate' position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.
- Environmental health or regulatory compliance experience
- 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.
- Ability to use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors and support decision making.
- Experience in the creation of conference abstracts, development of presentations, and with making presentations to large groups.
- Familiarity with G-Suite, Zoom webinars and meeting technology, databases, and customer relationship management (CRM) software.
- Ability to develop professional relationships with public and private sector stakeholders.
Supplemental Information
A completed State of Colorado application includes:
- Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.
- Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this role.
- DD214 if claiming veterans status
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, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
