Digital Accessibility Program Administrator

The Office of Strategy, Performance, and Innovation (OSPI), nestled within the Administration Division at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), operates as a dynamic force under the leadership of the Deputy Executive Director (DED). With a bold vision to elevate the department’s strategic capabilities, OSPI drives transformational change through cutting-edge strategic planning, forward-thinking priority setting, performance management, and continuous innovation. The key to OSPI’s impact? Deep collaboration with department leadership, staff, and stakeholders, ensuring that every initiative is a shared success story.

OSPI ignites a culture of bold innovation and peak performance by:

• Crafting powerful systems for continuous improvement, strategic planning, and performance measurement, while ensuring leaders and teams are equipped to excel in these areas.

• Delivering high-impact, strategic consultation on annual priorities, performance management, cutting-edge data infrastructure, and digital transformation to elevate departmental operations.

• Partnering with leadership to pinpoint, scope, and drive transformative, department-wide and divisional initiatives that unlock continuous improvement across processes, practices, and systems.

• Seamlessly integrating change management, project management, and leadership sponsorship into every initiative, mitigating risks, minimizing resistance, and ensuring effortless adoption of forward-thinking solutions.

• Leading the charge on integrating accessible practices into the digital content developed across CDPHE.

The Digital Accessibility Program Administrator is the champion for CDPHE’s commitment to cutting-edge digital accessibility, ensuring compliance with HB21-1110, which mandates that all Colorado state agencies provide barrier-free access to government technology. In this dynamic role, the administrator spearheads the development of forward-thinking accessibility strategies that align with the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), making CDPHE’s digital platforms not just compliant, but truly inclusive.

More than just a knowledge resource, the administrator acts as a coach and collaborator, inspiring CDPHE offices and divisions—whether seasoned or just beginning—to elevate their digital services to new heights of accessibility. By interpreting external guidance, legal rulings, and best practices, the administrator transforms these insights into actionable plans that embed accessibility at every level of the department’s operations.

This role is all about building relationships that matter. The administrator cultivates deep partnerships with key stakeholders, leading change management strategies that engage and energize the entire organization. Their influence extends into the creation of a robust support program, ensuring accessibility initiatives are not only launched but sustained for the long haul, with continuous innovation to stay ahead of evolving standards.

Facing the complexities of limited resources, shifting standards, and internal dynamics, the administrator is a problem-solver and innovator. They leverage departmental protocols and collaborate with CDPHE leadership and external experts to overcome obstacles, driving the Digital Accessibility Program toward unmatched success and impact.

Residency Requirement:

Minimum Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in Project Management, System Implementation, or Change Management.

OR

A combination of related education (Project Management, Business Administration, Leadership) and/or relevant experience in Project Management, System Implementation, or Change Management equal to seven (7) years

** "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

• Demonstrated interest in digital accessibility: Familiarity with digital accessibility concepts, with a strong willingness to deepen knowledge and become an expert. The ideal candidate should be eager to support teams in understanding and applying relevant standards, while continuously building their expertise.

• Adaptable expertise in interpreting standards and requirements: Experience in interpreting and applying external guidance, legal requirements, and industry best practices, with the ability to adapt these skills to drive digital accessibility initiatives. While prior advanced experience in digital accessibility is not required, the ideal candidate should be comfortable developing expertise in this area.

• Strong stakeholder relationship builder: Demonstrated experience in building collaborative relationships across an organization and engaging key stakeholders to promote alignment on accessibility goals.

• Experience in change management: Capable of developing and implementing change management strategies that guide teams toward adopting new accessibility practices.

• Adaptable leader in evolving environments: Comfortable leading change when goals are unclear or evolving, showing resilience and flexibility in driving progress.

• Effective communicator: Skilled in developing and delivering communication plans across multiple channels to engage different audiences.

• Results-oriented program manager: Experience in tracking program effectiveness through defined KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement.

• Project management experience: Ability to manage project milestones and deliverables to ensure successful implementation of accessibility initiatives.

Conditions of Employment:

Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.

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.

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 acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

A complete application packet must include:

• A completed State of Colorado application.

• A Cover Letter.

• If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

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 aboutE-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

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.

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, Daniel Mckenna at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-6319.
 
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