Department Information

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  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 the need for additional positions
• Identifying the need for and developing shared services, such as information accessibility, document protocols and repository, training, organizational and professional development
• Personnel performance and development
• Leading organizational change management (OCM) efforts
• Developing leadership and organizational resilience and succession planning

Description of Job

Management Team Support:
This position performs technical, logistical and administrative support to the Manager Unit of 13 Managers including facilitating their in-person, hybrid and remote meetings. This position will also make travel arrangements for staff who don’t have their own purchase cards.

• Plans and coordinates internal and external meetings on behalf of Managers including yearly external training, staff meetings and external meetings as required, including with Zoom and other video conferencing software and manage conference room booking
• Travel planning and logistics for Managers and staff
• Determines best and most efficient way to accomplish special tasks and projects that have been assigned to or initiated by the Management Team
• Manages multiple tasks simultaneously with various timelines and priorities which requires attention to detail, good organizational skills, and excellent follow through
• This position follows fiscal rules regarding business purchases, travel eligibility, and other purchase requests

This position will work closely with the Community Relations Unit and Manager to perform logistical and administrative support for ECMC’s external engagement initiatives. They will assist with the planning and execution of external engagement events such as off-site Hearings and Community Engagement meetings.

• Collaborates with the Community Engagement Team and Hearings units to prepare and review contracts to determine needs for various events including food, venue set up, and onsite venue preparation and coordination
• Books and arranges payment for the venue, catering, security, childcare, translation services and other necessary event components for the meetings/events
• This position must be very flexible to accommodate many changes in the event planning cycle and be willing and able to make changes with little notice.

Strategic Development Unit Responsibilities:
Supports Strategic Development Unit strategic initiatives through team collaboration, employee correspondence, special meetings, or through special projects

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:
Three (3) years of executive level administrative and operational support service experience.
OR
A combination of related education in a field such as business administration, education, project management, organizational development, or/and executive level administrative and operational support service experience equal to three (3) 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional work experience as an administrative or program assistant (high level)
• Strong customer service skills
• Meeting planning experience
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Travel planning experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task and identify systematic approaches to solving problems
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints as well as different communication and work styles
• Ability to identify and creatively resolve issues while exercising appropriate judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all partners
• Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google apps, and Adobe and Asana
• 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.

• THIS POSITION IS A TERM-LIMITED POSITION THAT IS SET TO EXPIRE JUNE 25TH, 2025 CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABLE FUNDING. WHEN VACANT, INCUMBENT WILL NOT HAVE RETENTION RIGHTS IN THE STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM.
• 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.
• Please submit Resume, Cover letter and Educational Transcripts for review.

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.