Department Information

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)

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!

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.

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

• Advises DFPC leadership on actions to resolve problems related to the Commission and its legislative mandates (such as report production, presentation development, and performance measurement, i.e. tracking accomplishments).
• Ensures that the short- and long-term mandates are met by the Commission activities.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to managers, peers, and professionals outside the agency, concerning Commission activities (including Commission’s Subcommittees, Task Forces, and Working Groups) about the individualized application of processes related to the Commission, its members, and its represented groups.
• Position’s work assignments include project management and documentation, monitoring activities, and tracking the accomplishments of the Commission.
• Develops and writes the Commission’s annual report to the General Assembly, relying on synthesizing a multitude of pieces of information and using established conceptual models and precedents, and tailoring these to the specific needs and concerns of the Commission and its statutory mandates.
• Responsible for coordinating with the consultant/facilitator on meetings and projects, tracking time and services provided by the consultant, and working with EDO procurement to secure and maintain consultant services.

• Conducts in-depth, independent research on a wide range of issues.
• Utilizes traditional research methods like journal articles and databases and may also be tasked with reaching out to fire agencies nationally and internationally to collect information on best practices or existing policies.
• Researches and analyzes proposed and existing legislation that could be informative for Commission Members, Subcommittees, Task Forces, and DFPC leadership.
• Synthesizes a wide breadth of complicated research and presents it to a variety of audiences in the appropriate format.
• Works with DFPC leadership, Commission members, and other stakeholders to determine the best methods for presenting their findings.

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

• Seven (7) years of professional experience in program administration, including research, policy analysis and formulation, stakeholder engagement, and/or document production.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in program administration, including research, policy analysis and formulation, stakeholder engagement, and/or document production.

• Advanced degree from an accredited institution in any field.
• One (1) year of professional experience in program administration, including research, policy analysis and formulation, stakeholder engagement, and/or document production.

• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with public safety programs, policies, and legislation, preferably fire-specific programs.
• Demonstrated experience with Colorado fire programs and stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and report production
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent meeting and team facilitation skills
• Self-directed, innovative, and enthusiastic
• Competent, experienced, and confident public speaker/presenter
• Experience in effectively documenting accomplishments and accurate record-keeping

• 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.
• Ability to operate a state vehicle and ability to travel frequently in and out-of-state with overnight stays.
• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search and drug test.

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