Fire Commission Administrator

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Fire Commission Administrator

Salary

$68,100.00 - $108,972.00 Annually

Location

Lakewood, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

RAA-DFPC-CAO-11020-04/2024

Department

Department of Public Safety

Division

Division of Fire Prevention and Control

Opening Date

04/29/2024

Closing Date

5/20/2024 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

690 Kipling St. Lakewood, CO 80215

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Contact Information

Nadezhda Sidorova, Human Resources Specialist, nadezhda.sidorova@state.co.us, 719-343-0822

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Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado State Residents.

A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

While the full salary range for this position is listed, employees are normally hired towards the lower end of the range.

Positions with the Department of Public Safety are hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days in the office. More time onsite may be required depending on business needs and the nature of the position.

Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service

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 ourEEOD Utilization Report (2020)Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS

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!

Careers with a purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

Unmatched Benefits:

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.

• 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.

• State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.

• Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .

• Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.

• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.

• We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.

• CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and annual wellness days.

• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.

• Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

• Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.

  To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .

Description of Job

About the Work Unit

The mission of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to safeguard those that live, work and play in Colorado, by reducing threats to lives, property and the environment. The Division safeguards the public through: fire prevention and code enforcement; wildfire preparedness, response, suppression, coordination, and management; training and certification; public information and education; and technical assistance to local governments. The Division is composed of the Chief Administrative Office, the Center of Excellence (COE), the Fire and Life Safety Section (FLSS), the Professional Qualifications and Training Section (PQTS), and the Wildland Fire Management Section (WFMS).

The Colorado Fire Commission, authorized by Senate Bill 19-040 has the following mission: To enhance public safety in Colorado through an integrated statewide process focused on the fire service’s capacity to conduct fire management and use, preparedness, prevention, and response activities to safeguard lives, property, including utility and communication infrastructure, and natural resources, and increase the resilience of local and regional communities

About the Job

This position serves as staff authority to oversee the coordination and administration of the Colorado Fire Commission, which focuses on improving fire and life safety in the state through stakeholder collaboration on fire-related issues, developing policies, and providing recommendations and implementation authorized by SB 19-040. The Commission includes representatives from various agencies, organizations, and communities involved in fire safety and emergency response.

The position plays a crucial role in supporting the commission's mission to enhance fire prevention and response capabilities across Colorado. In addition, this position researches and collects data related to fire programs in other government agencies, both in Colorado and nationwide. Finally, the position develops and maintains presentations and annual reports for Colorado Fire Commission members, subcommittees, task forces, legislative committees, and other stakeholder groups.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Administrator

This position serves as DFPC’s staff authority for the Colorado Fire Commission authorized by SB 19-040, a Commission that is critical to DFPC’s mission and stakeholder support, and a permanent work assignment. The position possesses a unique level of technical knowledge and expertise required to support the Commission’s activities.

• 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 m anagers, 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.

  Research and Policy

  This p osition is tasked with research projects related to Commission and Subcommittee or Task Force projects and issues.

• 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.

  Special Projects

  This position assists with other DFPC programs in coordination with the supervisor. This may include helping prepare presentations and reports that are not directly related to the Commission, general administrative work, etc. as needed and available to support the mission of DFPC and CDPS.

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.

  OR

• 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.

OR

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Demonstrated experience with Colorado fire programs and stakeholders.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• 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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 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.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

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.

ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION?

Colorado Department of Public Safety 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 Please direct questions and requests for reasonable accommodations tocdps_hr@state.co.us.

NOTIFICATIONS

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

• Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.

• 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 may 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.

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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Please provide a detailed description of how your education and/or experience meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

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Please provide a detailed description of your experience with research, policy analysis and formulation, stakeholder engagement, and/or document production.

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Describe in detail your experience and familiarity with public safety programs, policies, and legislation, preferably fire-specific programs.

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Why are you interested in working for DFPC as the Fire Commission Administrator?

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Are you aware that this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph, and drug screening as a condition of employment?

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  Are you aware that this position requires the ability to travel frequently in and out-of-state with overnight stays?

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