State of Colorado

Manager of the Colorado Highway Safety Office (Grants Specialist VI) - Denver

State of Colorado  •  $97k - $111k/yr  •  Denver, CO (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: HAA-50004349-09/26

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: Office of Transportation Safety

Job classification: Grants Specialist VI

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Management, Grants Administration

Summary

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This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

  • New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Examples of duties

About the Work Unit

This position is in the Highway Safety Office (HSO) within the Office of Transportation Safety (OTS). The OTS enhances the safety of the traveling public in Colorado through coordinated, integrated management of the Highway Safety Education and Enforcement Programs, Employee Occupational Safety and Risk Management Program. A key purpose of the HSO is to foster partnerships with the CDOT Regions, federal and state agencies, local governments and the private sector to ensure the overall safety and mobility of vulnerable road users and the driving public. The HSO develops goals, objectives and performance measures for the statewide highway safety program; develops the Triennial Safety Plan and the annual Problem Identification Report; provides policy guidance, interagency negotiations, project and grant management, and training. Technical expertise is provided in overall highway safety programs and initiatives.

About the Position

As the Highway Safety Office Manager, classified as Grants Specialist VI, you will supervise a team and manage all the state statutory requirements that are assigned to the Colorado Highway Safety Office (HSO) and will administer the flow and distribution of all federal funds received from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on an annual basis. This includes responsibility for the execution of statewide safety performance that aligns CDOT traffic safety goals, NHTSA’s national performance standards and recognized best industry practices.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

  • Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of all planning documents, including the data-driven Annual Grant Application (AGA), and the Triannual Highway Safety Plan (3HSP) in accordance with the Federal requirement of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • Sets strategies and goals to reduce behavioral-related traffic fatalities on Colorado roadways through the administration of federal and state grant funded education and traffic safety enforcement initiatives.
  • Oversees the flow of federal and state grant funding to over 80+ grantee’s statewide and ensures that all federal and state fiscal rules are followed.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with local, state, federal and national organizations and associations, and community groups to support Highway Traffic Safety program initiatives across the state.
  • Develops and forecasts annual budgets exceeding $12 million dollars which will be allocated to several project areas including Occupant Protection Programs, Impaired Driving programs Public Relations campaigns, and Statewide Traffic fatal and serious crash Traffic Records programs.
  • Manages eight direct reports and several full and part-time contractor employees who administer various programs within the HSO.
  • Serves as the Senior Leader of the Highway Safety Office (HSO).
  • Directly interacts with the Region 8, NHTSA Administrator, Executive Director, GHSA, and many other high-level positions outside of CDOT.
  • Provides direction on subject matter expert testimony on traffic safety related bills that are brought forward by legislative sponsors.
  • Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

  • Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday with the opportunity for flexible work hours.
  • You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
  • In-state travel required to meet with stakeholders, give presentations and attend events.
  • Some out of state travel required to attend conferences and training.
  • Occasional work after assigned hours and on weekends is required.
  • Operate in a politically sensitive environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

  • At least 9 years of full-time professional experience in public health, criminal justice, public administration, finance/accounting, or other work related to the major duties of this position, which included at least 5 years of experience with a primary focus on either of the following:
  • Project or program planning that included implementation, community engagement, partnership engagement, coalition building and technical assistance
  • Grants management

OR

Education and Experience:

  • A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 9 years.
  • Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in public health, criminal justice, public administration, finance/accounting, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
  • Full-time professional experience with a primary focus on either of the following will be considered:
  • Project or program planning that included implementation, community engagement, partnership engagement, coalition building and technical assistance
  • Grants management

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

  • Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

  • Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
  • Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
  • Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.
  • Experience leading high-performance teams including, including experience with carrying out HR processes.
  • Leadership and vision across multidisciplinary groups.
  • Deep understanding of and commitment to traffic safety programs and issues.
  • Knowledge about injury prevention strategies, traffic safety based countermeasures, and systems change strategies.
  • Experience related to community engagement and inclusion.
  • Knowledge of federal/state transportation legislation.
  • Experience developing and managing budgets.
  • Experience coaching, mentoring, and supervising professional and support staff in order to accomplish organizational goals.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience in grant oversight and administration.
  • Knowledge and experience with the National Highway Safety Administration grants rules and regulations.
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills that demonstrate and ability to work with community and advisory groups.
  • Critical thinking skills and the ability to work on a systems level to solve problems and implement change.
  • Ability and skill in developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with others inside or outside the organization.
  • Ability and willingness to address the needs of diverse stakeholders and understand and respond in a culturally responsive way.
  • Understanding of traffic safety data, trends, and analysis.
  • Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, Sales Force, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

  1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
  2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
  3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
  4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
  5. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), your name, and the name of your school, or your official NACES credential evaluation report. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
  6. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

The Hiring 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, 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.
  • Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
  1. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Accurate.”Accurate, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Accurate including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.accurate.com. Accurate is located at 200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1100, Irvine, CA 92618. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. 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 ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: 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. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or 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 Emily Harp at emily.harp@state.co.us or call 303-757-9738.

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

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State of Colorado

About State of Colorado

Serve the needs of the State of Colorado through a number of subdivisions. The Colorado Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches form the government for the State of Colorado. "A Career should be about believing in what you do and making a positive impact on your community. That is a career that makes you proud; that is a career with distinction."​- Mary Mullarkey, Chief Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Year Founded
1876
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