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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 12, 2023, AT 11:59 PM, MST. THE POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY.
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Are you looking for a career that allows you to improve your world and the world around you? The Colorado Department of State (CDOS) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a position that makes a direct impact on enhancing the lives of Coloradans.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference through the work you do each day, consider joining the dedicated employees of the Colorado Department of State. Whether working from your home or collaborating onsite, your professional experience will be connected and meaningful. Our office offers an RTD Eco-pass (currently free of charge) and is conveniently located near Civic Center Station, RTD light-rail lines, and the 16th Street Mall. In addition to a great location and fulfilling, impactful work, we offer:
- Employee wellness programs and an on-site fitness center
- 12 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off and sick leave
- Access to a diverse array of technical, leadership and supervisory training opportunities
- Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Paid life insurance
- Automatic short-term (and optional long-term) disability coverage
Important Note - this position:
- Requires documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. More details are included in the Conditions of Employment section of this announcement.
- Will have the option to work a hybrid work schedule with a combination of in-office workdays and remote work.
- Offers excellent work-life balance through flex schedules, flexplace/remote work, and ad-hoc arrangements.
Our Culture & Environment:
Coloradans come from all walks of life and so do we.
Who We Are
Our mission is to make government easy and accessible for people to further democracy, support economic opportunity for all Coloradans, and demonstrate a standard of integrity and excellence. Our vision is to ensure all Coloradans have a voice in our future, help Coloradans and their businesses thrive, and be the best at what we do.
What We Believe
The State of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At the Colorado Department of State, we are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We highly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply.
Our agency website: Colorado Secretary of State's Office
As the Deputy Government and Public Affairs Director you will be a valued member of the Communications and Legislation unit, which provides direct support to the Office of the Secretary of State including the Government Affairs director. You will be a part of a department that continues to be recognized as a leader, both in Colorado and nationally. In this position, you will experience working within a high-functioning professional team, collaborating with other teams within the Department, and engaging with the public, media, advocates, stakeholders, and elected officials.
The ideal candidate will display strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and negotiate with a diverse array of stakeholders. You should exhibit expertise in subject matters related to the agency, including but not limited to legislative agendas. To succeed in this role, it's important that you are able to think both analytically and creatively to develop new strategies and solutions and are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive perspective in your daily work.
Illustration of some key duties:
Relationship Management:
- Position supports Government Affairs director in creating and maintaining relationships with legislators and governmental entities.
- Communicates the interest of the agency to the legislature.
- Works with elected officials to shape policy in a wide range of issues.
- Attends and makes presentations at legislative sessions.
- Collaborates and negotiates with colleagues or others to reconcile differing interest, and to create policies and agreements.
- Builds and maintains relationships that are effective and positive.
- Conducts outreach with community groups, stakeholders, state agencies and other partners on relevant legislation.
- Assists in coordination of activities with other organizational entities within the state.
- Provides guidance to senior leadership regarding the agency's legislative agendas.
- Confers with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.
- Analyzes and understands the implications of proposed legislation.
- Develops expertise in subject matters related to the agency.
- Collaborates and negotiates with colleagues or others to reconcile differing interest, and to create policies and agreements.
- Reads and reviews concerns of all to determine if governmental action is necessary.
- Monitors legislative and policy initiatives that involve the agency.
- Thinks creatively and develops innovative strategies and solutions.
- Develop briefings, position papers, and presentations on critical topics.
- Assists in the strategic legislation, amends legislation, and supports and opposes bills.
- Manages projects as assigned.
- Provides operational assistance to the executive team.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Include any relevant unpaid work, trainings, or certifications, as these may apply toward minimum qualifications. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. Part-time experience will be pro-rated.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a total of 7 years of professional legislative work experience and/or education in a field of study related to the work. To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate that you meet one of the following options outlined below:
OPTION 1 - Experience
Seven years of professional work experience to include a combination of some of the following:
- Legislative process experience
- Elections process experience
- Policy making experience
- Political campaign experience
- Issue advocacy
Professional work experience must be documented in your application in DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part-time experience will be prorated.
OR
OPTION 2 - Education and Experience combined - Be sure you've attached a copy of your unofficial transcript to qualify for this option.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's or master's degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Affairs, or closely related field. Education may substitute for the professional experience on a year of year basis. (24 passing credit hours is equal to one year).
PLUS three years of professional work experience in a combination of legislative process, elections process, policy making, political campaign experience, or issue advocacy to equal a total of 7 years between education and experience.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Able to communicate complicated concepts to an audience with little subject matter knowledge in a way that is clear and concise, as well as the ability to check for audience understanding
- A strong commitment to state government is essential
- Strong complex problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- The ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- The ability to speak and write clearly, succinctly and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience
- Proven analytical skills
- The ability to use facts and available information to develop logical assumptions. Differentiate between important and unimportant details, recognize inconsistencies between facts and/or data, and draw correct inferences from information (includes differentiating, comparing, contrasting, linking, researching)
- Ability to create innovative solutions
- Develops and introduces practical new approaches or shares best practices to address problems or opportunities
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- The commitment to treat all information in the workplace with care and caution
- A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Valuing and welcoming all individuals for the traits and characteristics that make them unique
- Exceptional professionalism and work ethic
- Demonstrates the ability to be responsible and effective and values excellence in terms of conduct, integrity, and attitude
- Planning and prioritization expertise
- Assesses relative importance of activities and assignments; adjusts prioritizes when appropriate; manages several tasks at once
- Legislative process experience
- Electoral process experience
- Policy making experience
- Strong ability to communicate in a clear and direct manner
- Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
- Experience working at a state agency
- Experience working directly with an elected official
- Experience writing and developing policy briefings, position papers, and presentations on critical topics
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- This position will be required to successfully pass a background check.
- When completing your application package, ensure you have submitted your transcript (if applicable).
- Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
- The Department of State does NOT offer sponsored Visa for employment purposes.
- This position requires documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination*. New employees will be required to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination upon hire.
- Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's vaccination guidance.
- *Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine.
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.Notifications
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/evaluation 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 "coloradosos.gov" and info@governmentjobs.com addresses. It's your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
- A Human Resources Specialist will only review the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the qualifications for this position.
- Cover letters and resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado application form.
- Cover letters and resumes may be attached to the application as supplemental information.
- The minimum qualifications listed in the announcement are NOT optional.
- To move forward in the hiring process, you must document that you meet the minimum qualifications on the online State ...
