Equity Resource Specialist - Grants Specialist III

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Equity Resource Specialist - Grants Specialist III

Salary

$57,708.00 - $75,024.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FAA01290-06/07/24

Department

Department of Public Health & Environment

Division

Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response

Opening Date

06/17/2024

Closing Date

7/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

tara.bangtson@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.

Primary Physical Work Address

This position is remote - headquarters located at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246

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 position is ONLY open to current Colorado state residents.

Remote working for this position in the State of Colorado - applicants across the State are encouraged to apply.

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 conditions 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.

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a TERM-LIMITED position and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond 06/30/2025. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first.

Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . .and join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

Our mission… is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.

Our vision… is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

In addition to free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path and flexible working arrangements, click the link below to review additional benefits and perks!!! https://cdphe.colorado.gov/careers

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The referral list generated by this position announcement may be used to fill multiple position vacancies and may be extended.

TheColorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)serves Coloradans by providing high-quality, and cost-effective public health and environmental protection services that promote healthy people in healthy places. Staff members focus on evidence-based best practices in the public health and environmental fields and play a critical role in educating people in Colorado so they can make informed choices. In addition to maintaining and enhancing our core programs, the Department continues to identify and respond to emerging issues affecting Colorado's public and environmental health.

Description of Job

The Work Unit:

Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response (DCPHR)

DCPHR’sHealth Equity Branch exists to expand and promote equitable access to opportunities and resources that impact an individual’s or community’s health and right to be free from communicable diseases and their health effects. The Branch partners with community-based organizations, healthcare entities and local public health agencies in Colorado by promoting health equity and implementing strategies tailored to address the varying complex causes of health disparities that often stem from structural racism or the historical disenfranchisement and discrimination of marginalized groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, low-income populations, and members of the LGBTQ community. The Branch works collaboratively to set strategic priorities, collect and disseminate data, identify and implement effective strategies, and align resources within the division and across the department and other state agencies.

The Health Equity Branch includes aResource Support Team Unit. This Unit consists of several lines of work focused around establishing and maintaining 10 regional support networks for community based organizations, healthcare entities, and local public health agencies in Colorado, primarily addressing the impacts of COVID-19 on community health. The regional support networks are spread geographically throughout the State, to better help and support the unique needs of community-based groups focused in different regions across the state in accessing funding and other resources to support programs that aim to advance health equity and address social determinants of health as they relate to COVID-19 health disparities among populations at higher risk and that are underserved. The Resource Support Team Unit consists of 10 resource specialists (each with a specific geographic region of focus), 2 team leads, 1 program evaluator, and a unit manager. The Resource Support Team Unit is responsible for assisting community-based organizations and other entities in accessing funds/resources through CDPHE for programs related to COVID-19 around cultural/community health navigation, wrap-around resource support, and community engagement and communications. The Regional resource specialists, under direction of the team leads and unit manager, are responsible for directing the overall portfolio of funded work, including program/contract monitoring, within each region and across the state to assure community needs are met in region populations experiencing a disproportionate burden of COVID-19 infection, severe illness, and death to guide the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DCPHR, and the Health Equity Branch, operate on the belief that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability or geographic location – should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

What You Will Be Doing:

The 10 Regional Equity Resource Specialists are each responsible for assisting community-based organizations and other entities in their assigned region in accessing COVID-19 related funds/resources through CDPHE. The Equity Resource Specialist is responsible for being knowledgeable in region-specific needs and ensuring the overall portfolio of funded work within their assigned region comprehensively covers community needs.

Responsibilities of the position include but not limited to:

Subject Matter Expertise - Funding

• Serves as a subject matter expert for work in the Resource Support Team Unit’s Regional Resource/Funding Support network.

• Responsible for understanding their region’s specific community needs and the variety of funding opportunities/funding mechanisms available to community based organizations and entities through CDPHE across various programs in their assigned region.

• Assists community groups in their assigned region in identifying the correct funding mechanisms and resources for their activities and programs. Is aware of relevant funding opportunities outside of CDPHE, to direct organizations towards alternative options when CDPHE funding is not an appropriate fit.

• Provides subject matter expertise related to allowable expenditures and programmatic content of various funding mechanisms, including an understanding of both state and federal limitations on allowable spending.

• Maintains awareness of grant program requirements, goals, and objectives, while ensuring compliance with funding requirements and laws.

Collaboration/Coordination

• Understands the complete picture of available resources and goals of community needs in assigned region to assess whether the portfolio of funded groups and projects is fulfilling needs of the community.

• Coordinates with other regions to ensure cohesive support for community based organizations related to identifying funding to meet community needs and implementing work with that funding to serve community needs.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

NOTE: To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate that you meet one of the following options needed for consideration:

(OPTION 1) Experience Substitution

Six (6) years of professional experience in the following, or a combination of,: grant administration, contract management, coordinating grants, securing funding, working with diverse stakeholders and community members with a wide range of backgrounds and identities in pursuit of common goals, neighborhood organizations, knowledge of the community organizations, programs and social issues regarding residents of Colorado.

OR

(OPTION 2)

Two (2) years of professional experience in the following, or a combination of,: grant administration, contract management, coordinating grants, securing funding, working with diverse stakeholders and community members with a wide range of backgrounds and identities in pursuit of common goals, neighborhood organizations, knowledge of the community organizations, programs and social issues regarding residents of Colorado AND a b achelor's degree insocial science, human services, public health, environmental health, community health, public administration or closely related field of study related to the work assignment.

OR

(OPTION 3) Advanced Education

A Master's degree in S ocial Science, Human Services, P ublic Health, Environmental Health, Community Health, Public Administration, or a field of study closely related to the work assignment.

This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

NOTE: Click on the link hereHow to Apply (https://youtu.be/vUwZiY6G24U) to submit a complete application that documents your work history giving details of your qualifications, including how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position when listing your work history.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:

• Relevant experience with the State of Colorado.

• A passion for social justice and for the mission of DCPHR

• Experience with a variety of funding opportunities available to community

based organizations.

• Experience with grant funding.

• Previous experience with collaborative efforts at the state, local, or community

level.

• Previous experience monitoring contracts, deliverables, and budgets.

• Previous experience in disproportionately impacted communities.

• Experience collaborating with stakeholders and partners, including providing

technical assistance.

• Excellent communication, organizational, critical thinking, interpersonal and

problem solving skills.

• Those candidates that are able to communicate with others in a language

other than English are strongly encouraged to apply.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.

• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

• Critical Status: Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

• Be or can be expected to work and/or remain at their worksite in delayed start, early release, or closure situations.

• This is a term-limited position. Funding cannot be guaranteed beyond 06/30/2025. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first.

• Travel within the State of Colorado for meetings and community based organizations and trainings with occasional overnight stays.

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 (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 tospb.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, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.

Supplemental Information

A complete application packet must include:

• A completed State of Colorado application.

• If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. (unofficial copy acceptable)

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

• 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 proceed to the next step.

• If you submit more than one application, before the closing deadline, only the most recent application submitted will be used in the recruitment process.

• 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 may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

E-Verify: CDPHE 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.

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

ADAAA Accommodations:

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 Public Health and Environment 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, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.

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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CDPHE-A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a background check if offered the position?

• Yes

• No

  02

  CDPHE--This position requires Critical Status: As condition of employment, candidates must be willing to be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?

• Yes

• No

  03

  CDPHE--COOP: This position requires Critical Status as condition of employment, candidates must be willing to be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?

• Yes

• No

  04

  CDPHE: If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. Type N/A if you are not a current or previous state employee.

  05

  CDPHE-This is a term-limited position and employment cannot be guaranteed beyond 06/30/2025. Do you accept this condition of employment?

• Yes

• No

  06

  CDPHE-This position requires travel within the State of Colorado. Are you willing and able to travel throughout the State of Colorado with occasional overnight stays?

• Yes

• No

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  CDPHE-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?

• Yes

• No

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  CDPHE- A complete application packet requires Transcript(s) and/or DD214 (if veteran). Did you attach the requirements that apply to you? If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your application. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

• Yes

• No

  09

  This position will require working with recipients of federal funds to develop statements of work and monitor contracts. Please describe in two or three paragraphs your experience with funding opportunities, such as working with grants/grant funding and/or other funding mechanisms available to community groups. This could include, but is not limited to, experience in a grant-funded position, writing grant proposals, monitoring grants as a funder, or developing and monitoring budgets.

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  Please describe in two or three paragraphs how your education, lived experience, work experience, and unique skills makes you a great candidate for this position.

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  Please provide an example of a time in which you applied a health equity lens to your work.

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