Department Information
State Of Colorado Residency Required
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
This position will support the Southeast Region; counties include: El Paso County, Teller County, Park County, Huerfano County, Las Animas County, Custer County, Pueblo County, Crowley County, Otero County, Bent County, Prowers County, Baca County, Fremont County.
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, and building an economy that works for everyone.
Committed to Diversity - We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you’re looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you, then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiences Colorado For All - Colorado Employees Reflect on Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion .
We Offer a Generous Benefits Package Including
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- State paid life insurance policy
- Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)
- Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
- State paid short-term disability coverage
- Additional optional life and disability plans
- Credit Union membership
- Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
Some positions may qualify for the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service ?
This position is a fully remote position and will be expected to travel within the State of Colorado/designated region.
**Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our Denver office, on the first day of employment.**
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs.
The Division of Universal Preschool is responsible for the successful launch of UPK, which also includes rate setting and evaluation. This Division will support Local Coordinating Organizations as those entities stand-up UPK in their local communities. The team will also develop quality standards and an evaluation process for measuring the effectiveness of the program in year one and beyond
Description Of Job
What you’ll be doing.
This position reports to the LCO Unit Manager in the UPK Program Division and will serve as a regional specialist for LCOs within the defined region. This position is responsible for oversight of and support for specific LCOs within the region and will provide assistance to the LCOs in the delivery of their work. This position works with the LCO Unit Manager to ensure the effective delivery of universal preschool services within the LCO communities assigned to the position.This position will support the Southeast Region; counties include: El Paso County, Teller County, Park County, Huerfano County, Las Animas County, Custer County, Pueblo County, Crowley County, Otero County, Bent County, Prowers County, Baca County, Fremont County This position is responsible for identifying problems and developing action plans to correct issues identified. The position answers questions and provides information, and/or advises LCOs on technical issues or matters. This position plans and organizes critical project meetings, compiles data and prepares management reports that influence decision-making related to the implementation of universal preschool.
Additional Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with assigned Local Coordinating Organizations (LCOs).
- Represents the Division of Universal Preschool when working with LCO partners.
- Initiates and manages LCO outreach to support engagement, and expanded community partnerships.
- Resolves any challenges that arise throughout the planning, implementation, and operations of assigned LCOs.
- Provides technical assistance to LCOs to resolve issues, interpret policy, program eligibility, technology functionality, and other areas of need.
- Coordinates professional learning, training, communication and engagement activities for assigned LCOs.
- Collaborates with other LCO Regional Specialists and the Universal Preschool Program team to ensure the successful delivery of the universal preschool program.
- Oversee operations of assigned LCOs.
- Establish a structure for regular communication with assigned LCOs, including a cadence for regular meetings.
- Monitors finance operations of the LCO relative to funding provided by the State, including but not limited to budgeting, invoice approval, and underspent funds revisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Education & Experience Combined
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in early childhood education, education, business or public administration, human services, or a closely-related field;
And,
Two years of professional experience in an occupational field related to child care program management .
Experience Only
Six years of professional experience in an occupational field related to child care program management.
Substitutions
Additional related experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education in a related field may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application and in the supplemental questions. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section and supplemental questions of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition,
part-time work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications
- State experience relevant to this position
- Professional experience with budget development, performance monitoring and management, and financial reporting
- Early Childhood Experience - Familiarity with the Department of Early Childhood, early childhood programs, and/or early childhood education, especially direct experience as a family child care home provider or supporting family child care home providers
- Excellent communication skills; exceptional customer support with high expectations
- Ability to communicate effectively with employers, state agency partners, education and workforce development partners, and other stakeholders through various written and digital tools
- Significant expertise in early childhood systems and management.
- Team building
- Demonstrated community planning
Highly Desired
- Residency in the Southeastern region of Colorado
- Ability to work effectively with various key stakeholders, speak and write authoritatively and compellingly, resolve communication problems, and manage competing interests.
- Ability to create change management tools such as communication plans, sponsor roadmaps, coaching/training plans, etc., to effectively manage change.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and public speaking skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented, often virtual work environment.
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Definition Of Professional Experience
Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Applicants must pass a background check prior to employment.
- Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
- the incumbent may be required to travel regularly; approximately 15-30% of time to meet with various LCOs. Must have reliable transportation.
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 to spb.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, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Complete Applications Must Include The Following Documents
- A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
- A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
- If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
- If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below
.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
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
CDEC 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 the HR Specialist Daulton Daies at daulton.daies@state.co.us
The Department
does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
Technical Assistance
If you experience difficulty in uploading or attaching documents to your online application, or for any other technical difficulties, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 anytime between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). 
