This position is open only to 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.While the full salary range for this position is listed, employees are normally hired towards the lower end of the range. Positions with the Department of Public Safety are hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days in the office. More time onsite may be required depending on business needs and the nature of the position.
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

CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020)

Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Careers with a purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

Unmatched Benefits:

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training, and professional development opportunities!

Did you know that only 15% of employers offer a defined contribution plan? CDPS offers unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans.

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.

CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation, sick leave, and wellness days.

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.

Additional benefits we offer include reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

Description of Job

About the Work Unit

The mission of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to safeguard those that live, work and play in Colorado, by reducing threats to lives, property and the environment. The Division safeguards the public through: fire prevention and code enforcement; wildfire preparedness, response, suppression, coordination, and management; training and certification; public information and education; and technical assistance to local governments. The Division is composed of the Chief Administrative Office, the Center of Excellence (COE), the Fire and Life Safety Section (FLSS), the Professional Qualifications and Training Section (PQTS), and the Wildland Fire Management Section (WFMS).

The purpose of the Data Unit within the Chief Administrative Office is to collect, analyze, and interpret relevant data related to fire prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. By leveraging data-driven insights, this unit aims to enhance decision-making processes, identify trends, assess risks, and improve overall effectiveness to ultimately enhance the effectiveness of fire prevention and control efforts across Colorado.

About the Job

The primary purpose of this role is to collect and analyze various datasets related to fire prevention, investigations, risk reduction, fire control and management. This involves examining historical fire incident data, geographical information systems (GIS), and identifying trend patterns and potential areas of concern.

The data analyst plays a critical role in helping the division make informed decisions, prioritize initiatives, and ultimately reduce the impact of fires on communities and the environment. This position will support the development and implementation of a data management and visualization in support of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control and its state-wide stakeholders. This position will help inform data-driven decisions to ensure efforts are properly focused and determine if programs are effective in addressing Colorado’s fire challenges. This position will assist in enhancing access to robust, public-facing data to foster greater transparency and accountability. The position will gather data specified by the program manager and CDFPC leadership and use this data to inform policy, allocation of resources, training, effective risk reduction strategies as well as communicate with the public in collaboration with the CDFPC Public Information Officer. Research data platforms, data interfaces, how multiple federal, state and local data sources interact, use of data platforms by stakeholders, and whether current efforts are effectively meeting users’ needs. It will compile collected data and produce actionable information. The position builds the data collection process, creates dashboards and maps related products that graphically support the data collection and informs decision makers. Use research findings to inform the data platform’s content. Identify audiences that need the data and determine what data is most relevant to them (fire service, public, elected officials, media, etc.) This position builds the data collection process, creates dashboards and informs decision makers.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Collection

• Monitors and collects comprehensive fire data in support of the practices, operations and services of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
• Engages with managers from all sections of the Division to specify data requirements for analysis projects tailored to their unique needs.
• Conducts research to evaluate the impacts and effectiveness of fire mitigation, prevention, investigations and response programs, laws, and regulations.

Data Analysis

• Analyzes and disseminates fire data to enhance data based decision making across the division.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six (6) years of professional experience in research and data analysis, including using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or mapping applications.

OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in research and data analysis, including using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or mapping applications.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be Colorado resident at the time of application.
• Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 6 months of hire.
• This position will occasionally operate a state vehicle.
• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search and drug test.

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 Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. 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: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: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.
ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION?
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.
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 Please direct questions and requests for reasonable accommodations to cdps_hr@state.co.us. NOTIFICATIONS
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email 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.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

• Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,028.00 - $89,652.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Caregiver leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Family leave
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 6 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person