The State of Colorado

Department Information

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 athttps://dnr.colorado.gov/about-usto 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 and 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.

Position Summary:

This position will be ECMC’s Program Manager and Senior Authority for digital asset and accessibility programs and projects, and will serve as the agency’s subject matter expert (SME) on all digital asset and accessibility projects, tools, training, and templates etc. This position will reside in the Strategic Development Unit but will provide the following support to all ECMC staff:

• Manage all digital asset and accessibility projects including contract/third party contracts.
• Asses of ECMC current and future state accessibility needs.
• Plan and implement continuous improvement of all internal and external facing digital assets.
• Act as ECMC’s Senior Authority on Accessibility and Digital Assets.
• Work with all ECMC Units and Sections, other DNR Divisions, and state accessibility entities, as appropriate.
• Provide training to increase ECMC capacity to fully comply with HB21-1110 Colorado Law for Persons with Disabilities.
• Provide agency-wide support in managing necessary vendors to further ECMC’s accessibility work including overseeing language translation services and other accessibility-related contracts.
• Collaborate with ECMC Units, other state and federal agencies, third-party consultants, and various stakeholders to ensure that all information is clear, accurate, and accessible to the public and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide strategic oversight of the seamless transition and adaptation of all digital assets as technological landscapes shift and evolve to ensure the continued accessibility, integrity, and utility of these unique digital assets for future endeavors and applications.

Management of all Digital Asset and Accessibility Projects:

As ECMCs Digital Asset and Accessibility Program Manager, this position will perform the following:

• Consult with individuals and teams across all sections within ECMC to assess scope, requirements, and accessibility needs of all digital assets through digital asset audits.
• Manage internal, external and third party accessibility programs and projects.
• Create and make available all digital asset protocols for the Commission such as the following: audit, template design and development, document controls etc.
• Ensure that all content complies with WCAG 2.1 AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and other relevant accessibility standards.
• Provide guidance for continuous improvement to Increase ECMC accessibility capacity.
• Liaise with the DNR Archival Records Office and other DNR Divisions as required.
• Obtain Notary certification and serve as ECMC’s Notary.

Digital Asset and Accessibility Training and Culture Building:

• This Senior Authority will provide training and coaching to ECMC staff and will build a culture of accessibility through that work.
• The position will lead document and accessibility training efforts across all ECMC units to ensure internal teams are proficient in document and digital asset protocols and web content accessibility, ensuring staff stay updated on the latest standards and practices.

Strategic Development Unit Collaboration:

• This position will work within the Strategic Development Unit (SDU) which is tasked with leading the organization’s strategic development efforts. This role will need to work with all unit members in their various roles to align all work to meet all strategic objectives for the unit.
• Additionally, this role will participate in all unit meetings and projects and will support all team members in their work as a collaborator and positive thought partner. The collaboration of this position will be done so through the lens of digital accessibility and asset accessibility as it relates to the SDU and ECMC as a whole.

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.

Experience Only:

Eight (8) years of relevant experience implementing digital asset protocols and/or accessibility program management for a mid-size government agency or other comparable organization; effectively providing digital asset (e.g., documents, video files, presentation slides, templates, forms, etc.) program management for one or more projects in the context of large, strategic, and complex initiatives; or improving accessibility in technology products or systems.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of Bachelor's degree in Training and Organizational Management, Professional Development, Instructional and/or Information Design, Technology, Program Management, Digital Media Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other field closely related to the work assignment and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years.

Class Code: Program Manager

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.

Preferred Qualifications: Qualifications: Although all desirable candidates must demonstrate a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience related to the job, the highly desirable candidate will have experience in any of the following focus areas as they may relate to energy resource operations:

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Demonstrated experience leading staff as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in areas related to position description/job description.
• Working with ECMC staff, professional consultants, and outside stakeholders , with sensitivity to their needs, priorities and commitments.
• Technical background in digital content accessibility.
• Excellent problem solving logic.
• Proven excellence in writing and editing; technical writing a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated digital project management experience in a mid to large organization.
• Knowledge and experience in accessibility requirements, including ADA rules, regulations, standards, WCAG digital accessibility guidelines.
• Experience with the ADDIE model of instructional design.
• Experience with the Kirkpatrick model of training evaluation
• Desire to work virtually and in-person as required.
• Knowledge and experience in accessibility requirements, including ADA rules, HB21-1110, Colorado Laws for Persons with Disabilities, WCAG digital accessibility guidelines, etc.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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.
• Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle and occasional travel is anticipated. May travel for field work or meetings, including overnight.
• May require occasional weekend or evening work.
• Must be willing to travel to meetings both within and outside Colorado.
• Ability to obtain State of Colorado Notary License.

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:

(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

• This is a Hybrid position - Work will be performed virtually 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.

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 strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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, at 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 accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at 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

DNR 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.

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.

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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