<p>Who can Apply</p> <p>This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.</p> <p>About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs</p> <p>The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado's approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of "Local Affairs," which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.</p> <p>Vision</p> <p>The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.</p> <p>Mission</p> <p>Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado's communities.</p> <p>Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?</p> <p>The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs. </p> <p>In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical and Dental Plans</p> </li><li> <p>Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Wellness Programs</p> </li><li> <p>Paid Life Insurance</p> </li><li> <p>11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave</p> </li><li> <p>Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage</p> </li><li> <p>RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees</p> </li><li> <p>Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options</p> </li><li> <p>Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</p> </li><li> <p>Training opportunities</p> </li><li> <p>Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program</p> </li></ul> <p>The eligibility list created by this recruitment may be used to fill additional positions in this division and classification.</p> <p>Work Unit</p> <p>Within the Division of Local Government, the Financial Assistance Services (FAS) work unit plans, manages, and directs several federal, stat,e and formulaic grant programs which provide financing and technical assistance to local governments in the areas of public facilities and services. Annually, over $250 million is distributed to local governments through either formulaic distributions or competitive grant programs. In all, more than twenty separate funding programs are managed by the unit, including both state tax and federal programs including being the main point of contact and compliance for economic development projects using federal funds. The work unit serves the entire state of Colorado.</p> <p>This position provides program coordination within the work unit and develops, coordinates and implements multiple aspects of the programs in the unit including applications and funding decisions, coordinating application review with the regional team, coordinating all logistics for advisory committee meetings and grant hearings, development of grant cycle schedules for all programs, reviewing and approving reports, and reviewing grant payment requests.</p> <p>The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Managing grant awards in multiple financial tiers, initiatives, and out-of-cycle awards</p> </li><li> <p>Ensures compliance with grant-making requirements as established in statute</p> </li><li> <p>Utilizes the grants portal to create grant applications and record all required data necessary to report on the status of applications, contracts, project information,</p> </li><li> <p>Reviews, collects, and analyzes data submitted by regional offices in the project pro/cons and defines and resolves issues encountered in order to ensure accuracy and consistency of analysis</p> </li><li> <p>Oversees and monitors the assigned projects or contracts.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensures compliance with laws and regulations relevant to the project.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides technical assistance to stakeholders to ensure required documents meet standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Analyzes data to ensure appropriate actions are taken to complete projects/contracts.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides training for stakeholders, applicants, or grantees.</p> </li><li> <p>Determines local government's compliance with budget, audit, and other statutory requirements</p> </li><li> <p>Plans and develops committee meetings, hearings, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Designs the structure of data needed for tracking and reporting on numerous requests for funding, ensuring timely and accurate access to program information for staff, division leadership, Advisory Committee, partner agencies, legislature, Governor's office, etc. </p> </li><li> <p>Prepares, processes, and distributes award and/or denial letters</p> </li><li> <p>Determines each grant cycle timeline, including deadlines, meeting schedules, etc</p> </li></ul> <p>Class Code & Classification Description</p> <p>H1N3XX  Community and Economic Development III</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Experience Only:</p> <p>Six (6) years of experience working with grant management, grant applications, grant monitoring, providing training , analyzing data . </p> <p>OR</p> <p>Education and Experience:  A combination of related education in public policy, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field (as determined by the agency) AND experience as described above equal to six (6) years.</p> <p>Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for.</p> <p>Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.</p> <p>Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.</p> <p>Required Competencies</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. </p> </li><li> <p>Ability to present and provide technical assistance and training to a large group of people</p> </li><li> <p>Strong organizational skills</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to work across teams</p> </li><li> <p>Strong attention to detail</p> </li><li> <p>Strong analytical skills</p> </li><li> <p>Effective problem-solving skills</p> </li><li> <p>Effective verbal and written communication skills</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and organize work to accommodate shifting deadlines.</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiency in MS Word, Excel</p> </li><li> <p>Strong interpersonal skills</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications </p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience working with grant management</p> </li><li> <p>Experience providing technical assistance related to grants</p> </li><li> <p>Experience developing and providing training</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge and experience with contract or grant budget management</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with analyzing data to develop a tracking and reporting process </p> </li><li> <p>Experience in compliance monitoring</p> </li></ul> <p>Conditions of Employment</p> <ul> <li> <p>You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position. </p> </li><li> <p>Pre-employment criminal background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process. </p> </li></ul> <p>Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.</p> <p>Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job, and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.</p> <p>The application may include the following documents that MUST be uploaded at the time of application:</p> <ul> <li> <p>A resume (this is not a substitute for the online application, demonstrating work history)</p> </li><li> <p>Cover letter/letter of interest</p> </li><li> <p>Transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)</p> </li><li> <p>DD214 (member-4 form) from applicants that may be eligible for veteran's preference</p> </li></ul> <p>Comparative Analysis</p> <p>Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.</p> <p>Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies, and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>DOLA 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 a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at melissa.bellew@state.co.us.</p> <p>Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.</p> <p>Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.</p> <p>Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) please contact NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 acknowledgment 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.</p> <p>For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Yolanda Roberts via email at yolanda.roberts@state.co.us.</p>