Opioid Response Infrastructure Specialist

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Opioid Response Infrastructure Specialist

Salary

$56,028.00 - $81,600.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

LAA-7000-5/2024

Department

Department of Law

Opening Date

05/06/2024

Closing Date

5/20/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1300 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80203

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Daisy Zepeda: daisy.zepeda@coag.gov

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

This is a two-year term-limited position with the option for continuation at the discretion of the Colorado Opioid Abatement Council.

Find a rewarding career making a difference: Join the Office of the Attorney General!

The Opioid Response Unit in the Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law, Division of Community Engagement, is seeking a Specialist to manage the opioid settlement funds resulting from litigation filed by the Department of Law to hold accountable companies responsible for the opioid crisis. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned grants professional who is excited about building processes and programs from the beginning to make a historic impact for communities across Colorado. Through management of Infrastructure Share opioid settlement funds, this position plays a key role in implementing equitable and efficient processes for the distribution of these funds in the state of Colorado. This position supports the newly formed Opioid Response Unit that is in the beginning stages of distributing, administering, and tracking opioid settlement funds as they are made available. If you appreciate a diverse workday and enjoy building new programs, this is a unique opportunity to make a difference for the entire State of Colorado. If you're interested in being part of our awesome team of committed public servants, we invite you to apply so we can learn more about you!

WHO WE ARE

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.

Visit our website to learn more: https://coag.gov/.

Description of Job

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

On behalf of the Colorado Opioid Abatement Council (COAC), the Opioid Response Unit is committed to working with partners across our State to address the opioid crisis. This unit is responsible for strategically managing any Infrastructure Share opioid settlement funds, along with available operating resources in the best interest of the people of Colorado to maximize impact and equity.

TheOpioid Response Infrastructure Share Specialist will:

• Administer and track opioid settlement funds that are being held by a National Administrator to ensure accurate and timely distributions of the Infrastructure Share to award recipients selected by the COAC

• Manage distribution of the Infrastructure Share opioid response awards throughout the full funding life cycle

• Operationalize the opioids Infrastructure Share review and award process

• Develop and ensure accountability and alignment with the Colorado MOU and granting best practices

• Create and maintain working relationships with funding partners, potential applicants, and other stakeholders

• Monitor award progress to ensure compliance by reviewing reporting, assessing quality of outcomes, tracking expenditures, and coordinating with partners to monitor progress of deliverables. As it relates to Infrastructure Share funds, this responsibility is delegated to the Department from the COAC, as are several of the responsibilities described above and below

• Prepare communication materials, such as info for press releases, newsletters etc., as necessary.

• Provide administrative support and presentations to boards created to oversee and/or advise on opioid response funds

• Track allocated funds within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, SalesForce and/or Microsoft Excel to ensure progress and reporting

• Track budgets, allocations, and conduct analysis to assess award progress

• Provide technical assistance ensuring that deliverables are completed, including taking corrective action when needed, while maintaining the relationship with the awardee

• Ensure all awardees are following the required and recommended process, meeting projected goals, and adhering to the intent of the program

• Lead and conduct audits of Infrastructure Share award expenditures

• Support the Opioid Response Unit in other areas as needed for the Regional or Local Government Shares

This is a term-limited position. This is a two-year term position with the option for continuation at the discretion of the Colorado Opioid Abatement Council.

Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Salary will be paid on a biweekly basis.

This recruitment may be used to fill highly similar positions in the Division of Community Engagement.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated.

Requires:

• Six years of full-time professional experience with program, project, or grant administration. Experience should include managing work plans, timelines, deliverables, and overseeing budgets.

OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university a related field of study; AND

• Two years of professional experience with program, project, or grant administration. Experience should include managing work plans, timelines, deliverables, and overseeing budgets.

OR

• A master's degree from an accredited institution in public administration, non-profit management, business, or other directly related field AND

• One year of professional experience with program, project or grant administration. Experience should include managing work plans, timelines, deliverables, and overseeing budgets.

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, if you possess any of the following specifically include the details on your application, as this information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and passion for work with opioid response

• Broad and deep program, grant, and/or project management experience; five years of related professional experience is preferred

• Experience developing and implementing programs, such as grant awarding processes

• Expressed desire to impact opioid response efforts in the state of Colorado

• Demonstrated skill in creating and maintaining relationships with community partners

• Experience with contract administration including experience drafting Statements of Work, project plans, ensuring quality of outcomes

• Experience with data management using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system such as Salesforce

• Experience using or consulting on data management or data dashboarding platforms

• Comfort with software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Teams, or others as needed

• Ability to provide technical assistance regarding grant or programmatic requirements

• Experience performing financial analysis and reporting

• Exceptional customer service skills when working with external partners, such as regional councils, local governmental entities, and affected individuals

• Strong implementation and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Ability to work independently

• Demonstrated history of behavioral health partnerships in Colorado

• Knowledge of rural or underserved Colorado communities

• We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that a diverse work force adds quality and perspective to the services we provide to the public. Candidates with diverse qualities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

  Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.

• This position will have opportunities for hybrid work options, working both remotely and in office. Candidates from outside of the Denver metro-area will be considered if willing to travel to Denver as needed.

• Position may be required to work outside of regular business hours, including possible early mornings, evenings, weekend, and overnight assignments. Position must have a valid CO driver's license.

Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation (evaluation) of their degree from an accredited institution, such as The National Association of Credential Evaluations Services in order to be given credit for the degree.

Appeal Rights:

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, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered 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 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

HOW TO APPLY

Required Application Materials:

• A completed State of Colorado Application: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application provided is fully completed and clearly describes their education, training and experience as it relates to this position. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be considered.

• Current Resume

• Cover Letter: A detailed cover letter explaining your interest in the position, any information regarding your skills, qualifications, accomplishments, etc., and how you meet the listed preferred qualifications is due at the time of application.

Veteran’s Preference: In order to be considered for veteran’s preference you must attach a copy of your DD214 forms as well as any documentation required to prove disability or marital status.

Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, you will be notified that you will not proceed in the selection process for this position. If your application is rejected and you have questions, you may contact Daisy Zepeda atdaisy.zepeda@coag.gov.

Assessment Information:

Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through comparative analysis of merit and fitness. Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the process is typically a structured application/resume review by a panel of subject matter experts against the job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this job announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and potential job fit.

• Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.

• Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement and demonstrates the level of responsibility assigned.

• Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.

It is imperative that the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work product, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants as the materials may be used to identify a top group for additional assessment or establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

WHY WORK FOR US

We Embrace Flexibility

We aim to produce outstanding work product for our clients, be efficient with our time, and support each other as team members – which also means we embrace flexible working arrangements when and where possible.

We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed, and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves, hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees, enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations, focuses on retaining our incredible talent, and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected, then DOL is your place to be!

We Have Strong Core Values

Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.

We are Committed to Developing our Employees

We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our employees grow and succeed.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

In addition to the comprehensiveState of Colorado benefits package (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans withColorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/) , and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:

• Medical (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/medical) anddental (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/dental) health plans

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Paid vacation and sick leave earned each month

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) – The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a repayment plan while working full-time for a qualified employer.

• Free access to an on-site fitness center

• Strong, flexibleretirement benefits (https://www.copera.org/retirement-benefits) including 401K and 457 plans

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State personnel system

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program

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 Law 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, Julie Christopher, athr@coag.gov.

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

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Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

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  A resume and cover letter are required along with the completed employment application. These documents can be submitted using the "Attach" feature. Please confirm that you have submitted the required resume AND cover letter.

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  Please describe your experience with program management, project management and/or grant management. Include in your response the various functions/duties you have performed and the name of the organization where you performed these duties. You should provide enough detail so that we are able to determine the depth and breadth of your grant management/administration experience.

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  Please describe your working knowledge and experience with the opioid crisis. If you have professional or personal experience in opioid response or behavioral health more broadly, please describe.

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