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State of Colorado Senior Policy Advisor for Wildlife, Agriculture and Rural Economic Development (internal candidate) in Denver, Colorado
Senior Policy Advisor for Wildlife, Agriculture and Rural Economic Development (internal candidate)
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Senior Policy Advisor for Wildlife, Agriculture and Rural Economic Development (internal candidate)
Salary
$85,000.00 - $92,500.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
EAASRPOLWAREDESW12.23.24
Department
Office of the Governor
Opening Date
12/23/2024
Closing Date
12/26/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
gov_hr@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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.
Description
Benefits
Department Information
Internal Opportunity
This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Office of the Governor, currently working within the Department of Policy and Research. The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Only applications from eligible individuals currently employed within the Department of Policy and Research will be accepted.
Department Information
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, making housing more affordable and available, improving public safety, and building an economy that works for everyone. The Office of the Governor's staff includes budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.
Description of Job
Department: Governor’s Office of Policy and Research
Position Title: Senior Policy Advisor for Wildlife, Agriculture, and Rural Economic Development (internal hire)
Hiring range; $85,000 to $92,500 annually, depending on qualifications
Full Time, 40 hrs/week
FLSA Status:Exempt
Position Description: The Governor’s Office of Policy and Research is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor for Wildlife, Agriculture, and Rural Economic Development. The Advisor will report to the Director of Policy and Research and will provide strategic policy and legislative analysis, project management, press guidance and general support for the Governor's agenda.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Advisor will maintain policy expertise, track legislation and budget items, develop strategies, and be prepared to brief and advise the Governor and other administration officials concerning all the issue areas assigned. The Advisor will coordinate this work as needed with other policy advisors, other offices of the Governor (including communications, Climate Preparedness and Disaster Recovery, budget, legal, etc.), and appropriate state agencies. The Advisor will also work closely with the Governor’s legislative team to help advance the Governor’s agenda during legislative sessions. They will develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders and constituencies throughout the state to inform this work. This may entail travel within the State.
Desired Skills and Competencies: The successful candidate should have the ability to multitask and function effectively in a complex professional environment. They should be a detail-oriented strategic thinker with well-developed decision-making, research and analytical skills. The Advisor should also have strong written and verbal communications skills, advanced interpersonal skills, the ability to learn and assimilate information quickly, and the ability to influence and persuade to effect solutions to complex problems. A well-developed familiarity with Colorado issues and demographics would be an asset.
Additional competencies should include the ability to conduct policy research; the ability to assimilate and synthesize complex information into relevant, logical and organized formats for analysis and discussion; and the ability to identify and minimize potential conflicts in goals and objectives, missions and agendas.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education/Experience:
5 years work related experience and Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields helpful.
Public policy analysis and development skills, as demonstrated by professional and/or academic experience.
Detail oriented and organized with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with governmental and legislative processes.
A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Sound strategic thinker who is familiar with the public sector, preferably at the state level.
Familiarity with Colorado and understanding of issues unique to this state.
Condition of employment: Must be currently working in the Department of Policy and Research in the Governor's Office.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
12 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of $50,000
Choice of 2 retirement plans
401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
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.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor 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 Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.
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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