Grants and Enterprise Management Specialist DEHS - FAA00900 (Grants Specialist III)

Residency Requirement:

Class Code & Classification Description:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related in grant writing, grant administration, contract management, and scope of work development.

OR

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in grant writing, grant administration, contract management, and scope of work development. to six (6) years, Examples are a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Environmental Health, or closely related field and two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related in grant writing, grant administration, contract management, and scope of work development.

• A pre-employment background check

• This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at least two (2) days per week or based on business need. The position will be expected to work on site, when needed,  at 4300 S Cherry Creek Dr Glendale, CO 80246. 

• Office hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Extended hours during the evening or the weekend MAY be required by business needs.

• Up to 5% travel required within the State of Colorado.

• Relevant years of regulatory experience contribute to a candidates position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.

• Experience in the administration of local or state compliance programs;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to analyze facts, data and evidence to arrive at a logical conclusion.

• Ability to observe, electronically record, and interpret information.

• Advanced Interpersonal and conflict management skills e.g. displays understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern.

• Develops and maintains effective relationships, deals skillfully with people who are difficult, hostile or distressed, effectively manages and resolves conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way. Computer literate.

• Ability to use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors and support decision making.

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 completed State of Colorado application includes:

• Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.

• DD214 if claiming veterans status 

• Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum requirements and preferred qualifications of this position

The Selection Process:
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 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. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. 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 about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

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. The 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, Dan McKenna, atdaniel.mckenna@state.co.usor call 303-692-2060, option 5.