Department Information

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 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

Description of Job

• Plans and coordinates meetings on behalf of the Director, Deputy Directors and Commissioners.
• Coordinates state-wide, national, and international travel for senior leadership.
• Prepares and submits travel expense reimbursements.
• Reserves conferences, vehicles, food, and other event details.
• Manages executive team communications.

• Travel arrangements for staff who do not have purchase cards.
• New employee supply procurement.
• Award ordering.
• Schedules and leads other meetings as assigned.

• Develops, enforces and disseminates office policies and procedures.
• Ensures efficient office operations.
• Ordering supplies.
• Chancery building liaison.
• Maintenance requests.
• Communications from building management.
• Utilizes strategic survey and needs analysis data to determine how to streamline job duties or create new processes.
• Stays abreast of all strategic project work, rulemaking, legislative decisions, etc. to be able to answer questions from a variety of stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Professional work experience in support of a professional staff
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Strong organizational and evaluation skills, with keen attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task and identify systematic approaches to solving problems
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints as well as different communication and work styles
• Ability to identify and creatively resolve issues while exercising appropriate judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all partners
• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations
• Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google apps, and Adobe and Asana

• Previous experience supporting executive level staff
• Previous experience with travel planning
• Previous experience in the oil and gas industry
• Previous experience in a similar role in the State of Colorado
• Previous experience in a similar role in the State of Colorado

• Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver's License.
• Must be willing and able to travel to out of town hearings of the ECMC.
• May be required to work in other parts of the State for short periods of time.
• You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

• This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1120 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203, USA for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor. Must report to office one day a week.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process

• 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.

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.

The Department of Natural Resources 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, dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify

The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.