Project Manager I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4417587) Apply Project Manager I Salary $68,100.00 - $86,424.00 AnnuallyLocation Denver, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberKAA 9046 Proj. Man. I 3.24DepartmentDepartment of Labor and EmploymentDivisionExecutive Director's OfficeOpening Date03/06/2024Closing Date3/14/2024 5:00 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address633 17th St Denver, CO 80202FLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
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Department InformationTHIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024 This position will have remote and hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need. The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs. This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect. We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits) :
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits)
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) state employee discount program
MotivateMe employee wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (https://www.colorado.gov/cdle)
CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home
PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.
Description of JobThe salary range for this position:$32.74 - $39.30 Hourly $2,619.23 - $3,144.00 Biweekly $5,675.00 - $6,812.00 Monthly $68,100.00 - $81,744.00 Annually The Strategic Business Technology (SBT) team collaborates with the Divisions of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment creating alignment between technology solutions and business missions. We provide foundational insight, data, and technical experience enabling a sustainable technology strategy to achieve optimal business value. We oversee the portfolio of IT assets and projects, develop and implement governance around IT assets and projects and ensure usability, scalability, sustainability, accessibility, and security for all IT assets for CDLE. We are CDLE liaisons for both vendors and the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT).The SBT Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating project teams to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering technology projects that provide exceptional business value to users. The PM may be responsible for managing several concurrent high visibility projects using a variety of methodologies in a fast-paced environment that may cross multiple business divisions. The PM’s goal is to successfully deliver technology changes that meet the needs of the Division supporting their missions. The PM will complete this through the following principles:Maintain active and respectful stewardship through operating within CDLE’s values of accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect while embracing equity, diversity and inclusion. Seek to understand and create a collaborative team environment on all projects.Manage accurate stakeholder expectations through understanding stakeholder interest, influence, and impact to achieve project success. This includes managing stakeholder roles and responsibility matrices, creating effective communication schedules with all stakeholders, and project status reports. Proactively engage project stakeholders through appropriate communications and meetings based on project needs to include project kickoffs, weekly or biweekly status meetings, open office hours, steering committees, requirements, design and feedback sessions, etc. Focus on value through all aspects of project management and delivery. Work with stakeholders to establish the clear business need, project justification, and strategy. Establish clear project outcomes that are iteratively assessed and updated throughout projects embracing any necessary changes as business needs adjust to deliver optimal values with stakeholder alignment.Evaluate and respond to systems interactions through awareness of any changing system dynamics while keeping a holistic view of systems in mind, challenging any assumptions, seeking any external advice and review, and surfacing any uncertainty or ambiguity. Tailor project leadership styles to meet the situations through focusing project teams around goals, clear articulation of project goals and outcomes, proactively seeking support including resources or guidance, adapting communication styles to audience, negotiating conflicts, rewarding positive behaviors of colleagues and project teams, demonstrating empathy for project teams and stakeholders, adapting to change, and embracing a fail-fast mentality for effective learning.Drive quality throughout by proactively ensuring stakeholder expectations are understood and acceptance criteria is met as part of deliverables and outcomes. Proactively identify project risks and establish risk evaluation processes to minimize costs and negative project impacts.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsSubstitutions:Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-yearbasis.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.ANDThree years acting as a project manager in the fields of business, operations, or technology. Performing strategic project planning/change management across multiple units/cross functional teams.Preferred Qualifications:
PMP Certification
SCRUM Master
Performing alike duties as an State of Colorado employee.
Required Competencies:
Critical Thinking
Systems Analysis
Active Listening
Learning Strategies
Communications
Judgment and Decision Making
Leadership
Technical Competence
Risk Mitigation
Conditions of Employment:
Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpastate.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules .
Supplemental InformationFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: chris.mcgill@state.co.us Minimum Qualification Screening A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. 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. CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process. Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Supplemental Questions Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES 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 Labor and Employment 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, Sean Montoya, at sean.montoya@state.co.us . Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200. While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.
