Deputy Director Of Workforce Strategy & Development

The Work Unit:
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides strategic, tactical, and operational services to implement a comprehensive integrated departmental human resources (HR) program that maximizes productivity, diversity and inclusion, and a positive work environment while minimizing liability and risk in the department. Services include establishing and consulting on departmental talent management policies and processes (job evaluation, compensation practices, selection); interpreting and complying with the State Personnel System rules and policies as well as state and federal employment law; employee and labor relations (dispute resolution, performance management, discrimination complaints, and labor agreements); comprehensive talent acquisition (recruitment marketing, sourcing, recruitment, new employee experience), professional & organizational development (training, engagement, mentorships and career development, succession planning); time off and benefits administration; employee wellness and safety; and technical operational support (HR systems, onboarding/off boarding, transaction processing).
What You'll Be Doing:
The position is the Deputy Director of Workforce Strategy& Development. As the Section Director, the position manages three units: Talent Acquisition, Professional & Organizational Development and Workforce Data. The position plans, directs, monitors, and evaluates the work of the Section through the direct supervision of three unit supervisors who in turn supervise 16 positions (total of 20 positions).
The Deputy Director of Workforce Strategy& Development works in collaboration with the Director of Culture, Strategy, Equity, & Innovation and Human Resources Director to participate in strategic human capital planning that aligns with and supports the department's business needs, mission, and goals. This includes advising and
drafting recommendations for the HR strategic plans and goals, drafting the annual business plan, gathering data for budget requests and drafting assigned decision items, developing tactical action plans and timelines to implement departmental and state personnel policies and processes, reviewing and monitoring work products and implementation.
This position is responsible for designing and implementing strategies that will help to strengthen the public health workforce in Colorado. This includes recruiting and training current and future employees for CDPHE and local public health agencies, with the goal of building a competent and effective team that is equipped to meet the health needs of our state.There are three ways you can qualify for this position:
Nine (9) years of full time professional experience in human resources that included labor and/or employee relations, job evaluation, recruitment and selection, organizational development, or closely related work.(Substitution)
OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in human resources, business, business administration, public administration, management, psychology, or closely related degree;
AND
Five (5) years of full time professional experience in human resources that included labor and/or employee relations, job evaluation, recruitment and selection, organizational development, or closely related work.(Minimum Qualifications)
OR
Master's, professional, or doctorate degree from an accredited institution in human resources, business, business administration, law, public administration, management, psychology, or closely related degree;
AND
Three (3) years of full time professional experience in human resources that included labor and/or employee relations, job evaluation, recruitment and selection, organizational development, or closely related work.
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies:
The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

• In depth knowledge of the Colorado classified personnel system, including a working knowledge of the State Personnel Board Rules and Director's Administrative Procedures
• Certification in Job Evaluation, Selection, and Personal Services Agreements from the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration
• Demonstrated leadership skills and supervisory successes
• Strong sense of professionalism, including integrity, honesty, courage, a strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to conduct crucial conversations and bring opposing schools of thought to agreement or compromise
• Cultural competence and demonstrated success promoting equity, diversity, and role modeling inclusive leadership behaviors in the workplace
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to build trust and foster positive relationships
• Ability to act as a sounding board to management on critical proposals or other issues
• Demonstrated proficiency working collaboratively with internal teams, and multiple stakeholder groups
• Outstanding skills and abilities in verbal and written communications; ability to adapt a style to fit diverse audiences of varying technical levels, and at various levels within an organization, in groups and individual settings
• Promotes a learning organization that encourages mentoring and professional development
• Excellent organizational skills; the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables. Ability to provide consistent and timely progress reports to decision makers.
• Critical thinking; ability and motivation to develop innovative solutions to complex, interpersonal, process, and systemic challenges
• Experience applying strategies to effectively manage the people side of change
• Initiative and self-management; the passion and the willingness to fully commit to the work and accomplish tasks within established timeframes
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise tact, discretion, and sound judgment
• Previous experience partnering with internal leaders, external organizations, and academic institutions in builidng workforce pipelines
• Previous experience building systems that support professional development and career advancement

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

A complete application packet must include:

1. A completed State of Colorado application.
2. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

1. 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 proceed to the next step.
2. 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 may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
3. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Appeal Rights: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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) 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; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; 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.

E-Verify: CDPHE 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.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
ADAAA Accommodations:
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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 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 cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.

Employment Type: Full Time