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This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.

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.

• In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
  • Medical, Vision and Dental plans
  • Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 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
  • Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits

About Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC):

The mission of the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) is to regulate the development and production of oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, the capture and sequestration of carbon, and the underground storage of natural gas in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources.

ECMC’s Strategic Development Unit is responsible for:

• Managing the strategic development of ECMC, including development of strategic plans, projects, and programs including leadership and workforce development
• Developing and overseeing all ECMC internal strategic communications
• Identifying agency staffing needs
• Identifying the need for and developing shared services, such as:
  • Digital asset management
  • ECMC information system management
  • Training
  • Organizational and professional development
  • ECMC Program Coordination
  • ECMC Administrative Support
• Personnel performance and development
• Leading organizational change management (OCM) efforts
• Developing leadership and organizational resilience and succession planning
• Developing and implementing ECMC information management systems (IMS)

Description of Job

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

This position exists to support ECMC’s Director, Deputy Director and the Commission to lead ECMC’s strategic development including the following:

• Coaching and mentoring ECMC leadership in best practices for strategic development
• Identification of tools, language, and processes for developing strategic goals and plans
• A clear roadmap as to how to engage ECMC staff in strategic development with clear benchmarks and measures of success
• The development of a tangible strategic plan and roadmap
• Managing the Strategic Development Unit which includes the following positions:
  • ECMC Program Coordinator
  • ECMC Digital Asset and Accessibility Project Manager
  • ECMC Organizational Development Specialist - Staff Authority
  • ECMC Technician
  • ECMC Administrative Assistant

This position reports to the Deputy Director, Strategic Services.

Deliver Measurable and Effective Strategies for ECMC:

• Oversee the strategy development process across ECMC to deliver a measurable and effective strategy for ECMC to meet its mission and goals
• Develop and implement Strategic Training and Mentoring Programs for ECMC leadership
• Facilitate strategic workshops with ECMC Director, Deputy Directors, and Managers
• Stay abreast of all rulemaking, legislative activity, and Director Recommendations to continuously improve ECMCs strategic goals and objectives
• Oversee all organizational development programs and projects including training
• Create, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and enhance ECMC’s Strategic Roadmap to align with its mission created in conjunction with ECMC’s Senior Business Process Analyst and other team members
• Liaise with DNR staff and other stakeholders to ensure ECMC’s strategic roadmap is on track
• Identify the specific time and procure required resources needed to meet organizational strategic goals
• Evaluate potential threats to the successful implementation of strategic plans and establish mitigation strategies
• Proactively pursue sources of data and insight needed to complete strategic development analysis and ensure pace of progress and quality of analysis are maintained in line with expectations
• Oversee ECMC organizational development training and mentoring programs

Manage Strategic Development Internal Communications:

• Responsible for overseeing ECMC’s strategic communication plan including:
  • Internal (monthly) and external (quarterly) newsletters
  • Strategic website development including robust intranet
  • Collaboration with IT to develop a strategic dashboard
  • Written and verbal internal and external communications
  • Conference materials
  • Stakeholder meetings
  • Survey development and feedback to evaluate effectiveness of the communication plan
• Ensure clear communications with internal and external stakeholders throughout the strategic development process and post process to ensure clarity of steps, areas for engagement, areas of improvement, and outputs
• Lead the strategic communication process, generating critical insights and tailoring and delivering effective communications
• Engage with internal and external network members within the state ensuring ECMC’s strategy development process parameters are understood
• Collaborate with the ECMC Community Relations Unit to align strategic communications
• Disseminate regular updates through different approaches internally and externally to make certain all stakeholders are fully aware of developments and opportunities to engage
• Provide regular materials for Directors and strategic team to update staff at various meetings and question and answer sessions on the strategy review process
• Work with communications staff design to create and roll out a communication plan for the strategic plan and the outputs across the network, external stakeholders and the organization

Strategic Development Staff and Project Management:

• Design and manage the delivery of major projects across the unit using advanced project management skills
• Oversee the unit’s project management in Asana
• Facilitate defined outputs and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the unit including connecting and aligning the work of unit members
• Demonstrate strategic and creative leadership, management, and coordination skills in a hybrid setting
• Develop and stay abreast of energy and carbon (oil and gas) management issues in a state-wide development context to effectively lead the strategic development unit
• Give and receive regular developmental feedback and contribute actively to creating a positive, focused and effective environment for strategy development
• Manage emerging training and development programs
• Effectively manage personnel development, time management, and unit work
• Meet regularly with unit members and provide coaching and constructive feedback

Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Nine (9) years of relevant experience in a strategic or analytical management role in the areas of business analysis, strategy, consulting, program management, change management, professional development or market research covering subjects such as analysis, planning, policy, or market research.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business, public or nonprofit administration; strategic development, strategic planning, strategic management, organizational change management, strategy and innovation and/or relevant experience in a strategic or analytical management role in the areas of business analysis, strategy, consulting, program management, change management, professional development or market research covering subjects such as analysis, planning, policy, or market research equal to nine (9) years.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Class Code: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Expertise with MS Office, Google Suite, Adobe, Zoom, Asana or other project management software, and survey software.
• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent problem solving logic.
• Motivated team player with well developed people skills.
• Experience leading staff.
• Strategic Management Certification
• Previous training or professional development program management experience
• Previous strategic plan creation and implementation experience
• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Working with the general public, professional consultants, and ECMC and DNR staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities and commitments.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

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.
• Must submit Cover letter and Educational Transcripts

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.

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.

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.

If not applying online:

Online is the preferred method of applying. If you are unable to apply on-line for reasons other than technical issues, please contact me prior to the closing date/time of the announcement.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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