Construction Project Coordinator.

Department Information This position is open only to Colorado state residents... A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months. Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020) . Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans! Careers With a Purpose If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join! We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery. You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community! When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be. Unmatched Benefits We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training, and professional development opportunities! Did you know that only 15% of employers offer a defined contribution plan? CDPS offers unmatched retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans. The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services. CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation, sick leave, and wellness days. Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts. Additional benefits we offer include free ECO passes for qualifying State employees within the RTD service area, and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University. Description Of Job About the Work Unit The Executive Director's Office (EDO) Is The Backbone Of The Colorado Department Of Public Safety, Providing Effective Administrative And Management Services To The Department's Operating Divisions. The EDO Includes The Following • The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director – Oversees strategic direction and operations for the department • Administrative Services Office - Provides division and department-level administrative and support functions encompassing accounting, procurement, budget, and logistics services (fleet, facilities, warehousing, material management and fabrication) to support the operations and programs of CDPS divisions • Human Resources Office - Supports recruitment, hiring, evaluation, benefits management, personnel actions, payroll and all other human resources functions • Compliance and Professional Standards Office – Develops policies, assesses and manages risk, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and professional standards • Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems – develops cost-effective information sharing services to provide access for criminal justice agencies while maintaining information security. CICJIS is a collaborative program designed to facilitate information sharing at key decision points in the criminal justice process. There are five participating CICJIS agencies: the Department of Corrections, Judicial, the Colorado District Attorney’s Council, the Division of Youth Corrections, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation • Colorado School Safety Resource Center – assists local schools and communities to create safe and positive school climates for pre-k through higher education schools in Colorado. The Administrative Services Office provides internal administrative support to the Divisions within CDPS About The Job This position directly manages work lead assigned CDPS small and large construction projects and integrates the business process of the State Buildings Programs of the OSA, potentially serving as a partial or full State Building’s Delegate if necessary. As a CDPS representative, this position may oversee the procurement of engineering and construction services for projects assigned by the CDPB Work Lead for facilities that are critical to the mission of CDPS divisions. The Construction Project Coordinator advises in the development of policies, procedures, strategic planning documents, budgeting and the administration of capital construction/controlled maintenance requests and projects. The position aides the CDPB Work Lead in oversight of the construction program coordination between OSA and CDPS for assigned projects and is responsible for construction planning, fiscal management and capital requests on approved projects assigned by the CDPB Work Lead. Key Responsibilities Construction Project Management Under the direction and priorities of the CDPB Work Lead for the PSS, serves as the Construction Project Coordinator for CDPS construction projects related to appropriated fund capital projects, controlled maintenance projects or operating dollar funded smaller construction projects. Annual OSA Capital Construction/Controlled Maintenance and Planning Requests Assists in the preparation of Capital Construction (CC) and Controlled Maintenance (CM) requests, develops budget estimates, prioritize requests for CC/CM with the OSA, works with the CDPB Branch Chief, PSS Director, Budget Director, Controller and legislative liaisons to submit annual CC/CM requests to the joint Capital Development Committee (CDC) and Office of State Planning and Budget (OSPB) in accordance with the specified budget timelines for the fiscal year. Facility Audits/Special Projects/Other Duties As Assigned Coordinate and manage engineering and architectural professionals who will produce facility condition index scores as part of an annual facility audit on CDPS owned state facilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Office operates between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, M-F (Some flexibility with schedule) • Hybrid workplace ( 4 days in office and 1 day remote) • Some travel required to department owned facilities across the state and perform on-site visits, bid walks and oversee ongoing projects under their portfolio. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION) Experience Only Option 1 (Minimum Qualification): Six (6) years of professional experience in construction project management or general contractor with activities that include planning, executing, monitoring and controlling budget. OR Education And Experience A combination of related education and professional experience in construction project management or general contractor with activities that include planning, executing, monitoring and controlling budget equal to six (6) years. Required Competencies And Skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Excellent attention to detail • Ability to create, run, and interpret reports • Ability to make projections • Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and make sound recommendations • Self-starter • Excellent organizational skills Preferred Qualifications And/Or Special Qualifications • MS Office suite experience • BA Degree in project management, construction management, construction management CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Requires successful completion of an extensive background investigation including reference checks, a polygraph examination, and fingerprint based criminal background check is required • Must be Colorado resident at the time of application • Must have a Colorado Driver's License • Will be required to travel to department owned facilities across the state and perform on-site visits, bid walks and oversee ongoing projects under their portfolio. • Position will entail construction job site presence and the associated hazards of being on an active construction project site. • Requires Physical Demand level- Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. • This position has routine contact with members of law enforcement who carry firearms. Exposure to firearms carried in a visible and professional capacity is a normal part of this role and should be expected on a daily or weekly basis. APPEAL RIGHTS If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb . A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb . 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 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: 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. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Supplemental Information ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION? 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 Human Resources department cdps_hr@state.co.us . EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT 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. Colorado Department of Public Safety 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 Human Resources Department at cdps_hr @state.co.us . 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. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION • Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may notbe solicited or accepted after your application has been received. • 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 may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. • Comparative Analysis Steps may include: • Structured application review by a panel of SMEs. • Interview will include a brief writing sample and oral presentation by the candidate on a topic provided by the Hiring Manager prior to the interview. • For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video