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CPW PLANNING SPECIALIST III / Planning & Engagement Specialist - (Denver, CO)

Salary

$57,708.00 - $75,024.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PMA 31987 09/24

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

09/27/2024

Closing Date

10/16/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

kristi.ryan@state.co.us

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Hiring Pay Rate

Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.

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.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans

• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Employee Wellness programs

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Accounts

• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave

• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) .

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/)

Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

The Policy and Planning Branch serves CPW and the Parks and Wildlife Commission by providing legislative and policy analysis and development, informing management decisions through public involvement and social science research and providing expertise for agency resource and park planning efforts. The work products of this branch are critical elements in the development and revision of parks and wildlife-related regulations, policies, programs, natural and cultural resource conservation planning, property planning and strategic planning activities. By effectively involving both internal and external stakeholders in policy and planning activities, this branch assures that the best information is available for CPW and Commission decision-making.

Description of Job

This position exists to ensure that the most complete qualitative social information (in the form of staff, public and stakeholder input) is available to inform decision-making and planning processes of the Division of Parks and Wildlife. The position provides support to CPW branches and regions to support agency staff in planning, developing, coordinating and implementing engagement strategies. Collaboration and support of the Policy and Planning team, particularly the Policy & Engagement Specialist IV position, is expected.

Planning and Engagement / Policy and Planning Support

Provide general support/management for a broad set of internal and external engagement planning activities, including such tasks as organizing meeting logistics, data entry and analysis, recording meeting minutes, conducting secondary research, and providing technical and hybrid meeting assistance. Compile/analyze engagement outcomes and summarize in reports, presentations and other materials that may be shared internally and externally. Track the variety of planning activities that are occurring in the Branch and work with the Policy and Planning Supervisor to coordinate these activities to the extent possible in order to pursue efficient and complimentary Branch efforts.

Plan and Implement Engagement Activities

Support regional and statewide internal and external engagement activities to inform the management of wildlife and Colorado’s state parks. Engagement activities should build trust and accountability for CPW, address conflict, build awareness for CPW’s work and enhance shared stewardship of our wildlife and park resources. Coordinate with managers, field staff and subject matter experts to identify engagement needs and support implementation as needed. Design, direct, monitor and evaluate agency engagement processes to gather staff, public and stakeholder feedback that will help inform the agency’s planning, policy and management activities. Apply engagement methods with consideration for each situation, the issue being addressed and the intersection with current regulations, policy, planning and social science activities. Identify and address potential barriers to stakeholder participation such as timing, travel needs, language and other accommodations. Establish and maintain effective communication links between staff, stakeholders and decision makers.

Train and advise CPW personnel on how to plan for and conduct engagement processes. Advise CPW staff about tools and techniques to engage the public and stakeholders in decision making and planning. Provide a wide array of support services including the preparation of written outreach materials, the design and facilitation of public meetings, the development of web content and interaction with key constituent groups. Apply community partnership best practices to engage underserved and underrepresented communities.

Facilitation

Facilitate communication between internal and/or external stakeholders to effectively gather information. Confer with stakeholders to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests. Provide facilitation services to agency staff to assist with internal decision making, planning and/or policy development. Communicate with constituents and stakeholders outside of CPW, representing the agency to the public, stakeholder groups, government agencies, the Parks and Wildlife Commission and other entities.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) years of relevant experience in wildlife management, outdoor recreation, public engagement, natural sciences, social sciences (sociology, psychology, human dimensions), policy, planning, public administration, communications, political science, law, business administration, biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, forestry, range management or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in wildlife management, outdoor recreation, public engagement, natural sciences, social sciences (sociology, psychology, human dimensions), policy, planning, public administration, communications, political science, law, business administration, biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, forestry, range management equal to six (6) years.

Substitutions

• Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Appropriate experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in facilitation, consensus building, conflict resolution, and stakeholder and public engagement

• Knowledge of parks and wildlife issues and stakeholders

• Experience in stakeholder and public engagement, including collecting, analyzing and summarizing public comments

• Survey design and implementation expertise.

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities in urban and rural settings

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

Required Competencies

• Ability to work independently and take initiative by using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify solutions for customer or program challenges

• Ability to establish relationships through interpersonal skills and collaboration with stakeholders

• Excellent writing and public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, audience-specific materials

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate through multiple mediums (e.g., email, phone, website, in person, etc.)

• High attention to detail

• Ability to problem solve independently and as a team member

• Being reliable and punctual

• Ability to perform under pressure and on deadline

• Experience with Microsoft Office and internet research

Conditions of Employment

• State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.

• This position involves travel throughout Colorado, approximately 3-5 days/month to support public and/or Commission meetings and other CPW events around the state as needed. Travel may involve staying overnight.

• The overall schedule for this position is anticipated to be a hybrid schedule (2-3 days/week at the work address and the remainder working from home.

• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, 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.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

• 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 will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement .

• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

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.

The Department of Natural Resources 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 dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify

DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.

• I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.

• I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).

• I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.

  02

  Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:

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  Do you currently have at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in wildlife management, outdoor recreation, public engagement, natural sciences, social sciences (sociology, psychology, human dimensions), policy, planning, public administration, communications, political science, law, business administration, biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, forestry, range management or a field of study closely related to the work assignment?

• Yes

• No

• I have a Bachelor's degree but it is NOT in a field of study closely related to the work assignment.

  04

  Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of professional experience in wildlife management, outdoor recreation, public engagement, natural sciences, social sciences (sociology, psychology, human dimensions), policy, planning, public administration, communications, political science, law, business administration, biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, forestry, range management or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position:

• No experience yet

• 0 to less than 1 year

• 1 year but less than 2 years

• 2 years but less than 3 years

• 3 years but less than 4 years

• 4 years but less than 5 years

• 5 years but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more

  05

  Please describe how your education and experience translates to your ability to successfully perform this position's job functions, particularly experience related to public engagement and planning with parks, wildlife and outdoor recreation topics:

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  Please describe your experience that demonstrates your ability to work effectively with stakeholders holding diverse and sometimes conflicting positions and highlight experiences dealing with controversial situations:

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  Please describe your experience managing multiple projects simultaneously:

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  Please describe why you're interested in this position and working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:

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  All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. 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 will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions since responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

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