Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Policy Manager

at  State of Colorado Job Opportunities

THIS POSITION WILL HAVE REMOTE AND HYBRID WORKPLACE OPTIONS AVAILABLE BUT WILL STILL BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THE DVR OFFICE NEAREST TO THE INCUMBENT AS WELL AS OTHER LOCATIONS 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:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution
• Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub 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 Eco-Pass 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
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 JOB

Classification: Program Manager II (H1A3XX)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Business, Human Services, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or a closely related field
• Two years of experience working with people with disabilities
• Two years of experience writiing policy/administrative rules
• Demonstrated experience interpreting WIOA and/or Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Demonstrated project management experience in a large organization

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.

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.

• designs and conducts federally required assessment, planning, and evaluation activities to ensure the Division can effectively deliver the highest quality vocational rehabilitation services, leading to competitive integrated employment.
• determines direction and methodology for regular and ongoing conduct of a Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA); analyzing, evaluating, and presenting resulting data to support the development of long-term and short-term strategic plans, as well as the Vocational Rehabilitation Services portion of the Colorado Combined State Plan.
• advises and counsels DVR management and supervisory staff, collaborates with leadership of core and required WIOA partners, and engages with community-based organizations, service providers, and other key stakeholders, including the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) concerning effective implementation of WIOA within Colorado.
• ensures the development and maintenance of effective service delivery policy by establishing and facilitating DVR’s Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) to gather input from field staff and the SRC regarding the development and application of agency service delivery policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Researches and networks with other state vocational rehabilitation programs regarding best practices in interpreting federal regulation, conducting the comprehensive statewide needs assessment, developing state plan content, and federal reporting requirements