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Form of workAgriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat, put on clothes, or care for an animal--your life is touched by agriculture. Colorado's food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the state's workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.
Mission:
The CDA's mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado's agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment.
Core Values: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, and RespectCDA Wildly Important Goals:
To accomplish our mission, CDA focuses on four "wildly important goals:"
Goal 1: Advancing Local Food Access
Goal 2: Expanding Water-Resilient Agriculture
Goal 3: Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture
Goal 4: Advancing Animal Health and Welfare
We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website.
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans(www.copera.org)
- Medical and dental health plans (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/)
- Employer supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month)
- Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options
- Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
- BenefitHub state employee discount program
- Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development and more!
To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/totalcompensation
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.
Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi.
- Serve as program liaison and resource to district employees and supervisors for northeastern Colorado conservation districts in the completion and timely submission of annual plans of work, general fund budgets, and audits.
- Attend conservation district board meetings, annual meetings and watershed events.
- Establish and implement procedures to monitor the submission of numerous reports from the districts to determine timeliness and accuracy to comply with the legislative intent of the funding.
- Advise and clarify procedures for accurate completion of these various reports. Identify problem areas in the operation of individual conservation districts and devise appropriate solutions.
- Provide guidance to district managers and supervisors for the districts on various aspects of daily and long term conservation district operations.
Develop training and leadership expansion programs for conservation districts that will build their proficiency in grant writing and administration, employee supervision, equipment safety, special district operation, etc.
- Develop training and leadership programs for conservation districts that will build their proficiency in grant writing and administration, employee supervision, special district operation, etc.
- Coordinate and conduct "New District Manager/Supervisor Training" for conservation districts assigned to the position.
- Travel throughout Colorado to conduct formal training sessions for district employees, supervisors, and partners.
- Assist in organizing the annual Envirothon competition and assist in organizing Camp Rocky natural resources youth camp.
- Coordinate administration and implementation of Envirothon events with the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts (CACD) and conservation partners.
- Organize planning meetings and establish agreements on-site locations.
- Lead contest and testing protocols throughout the competition.
- Assist CACD in the implementation of Camp Rocky.
- Provide adult oversite and assist with teaching at weeklong camp event.
- Work with northeast Watershed Associations (consortiums of conservation districts) to organize and facilitate regular meetings.
- Help further watershed planning efforts throughout northeastern Colorado. This includes meeting organization, facilitation, and meeting support with items such as agendas, meeting minutes, organizing guest speakers, etc.
- Assist districts in the watershed navigate the resolution process.
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
H1B3XXADMINISTRATOR III
Salary:
$2,154.92 - $2,586.00 Biweekly
$56,028.00 - $67,236.00 Annually
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This position is advertised in line with the Governor's executive order focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training, or past experiences.
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Education and Experience:
Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
- Six (6) years of full-time professional experience in conservation or agricultural field, or local government administration.
- Part time experience will be prorated.
- See substitutions below.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in conservation or agricultural field, or local government administration.
- Part time experience will be prorated.
Experience in:
Project management.
Grant writing.
Meeting facilitation.
Relevant years of State service.
- Master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in education, natural resources, agriculture, communication, or a degree closely related to the assignment may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and one year of general experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License with the ability to independently travel.
- Requires successful completion of a background application.
Circumstances may require position to work outside of regular business hours.
- Clear understanding and experience in conservation or natural resources.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, create systems and processes and collaborate with and engage others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
Detail oriented.
Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state.
Work well under pressure.
Strong relationship management skills and excellent representation of the department in community interactions.
A proven track record for developing and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders and industry experts.
- Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills.
- Proactive approaches to problem-solving and with strong decision-making capability.
- Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
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- Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualifications
- OR If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to mary.hunt@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
- DD214 (if applicable)
- Unofficial copy of transcripts (if applicable)
- Technical Competence - Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
- Depth and Breadth of Experience - Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional, and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement.
- Job Fit - Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.
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 representa...
