CDOC Education Administrator IV - Canon CityPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4467631) ApplyCDOC Education Administrator IV - Canon CitySalary$5,675.00 - $9,081.00 MonthlyLocation Canon City, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberFCF Administrator IV 4.2024DepartmentDepartment of CorrectionsOpening Date04/11/2024Closing Date4/29/2024 4:00 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work AddressCanon City, COFLSA StatusExempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
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Department InformationIf your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans;
Medical and dental health plans;
Short and long term disability coverage;
Paid life insurance;
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
Who Can Apply: CURRENT Colorado residents who meet the minimum requirement.Job Location: Canon City, COSalary:The starting salary for this position is $5,675 per month. While the entire salary range is listed, new hires are appointed at $5,675/month.Description of JobThis position will provide work lead oversight of services as statutorily defined in the Specialized Program for Juveniles and Young Adults Convicted as Adults (JYACAP) and will oversee the delivery of services to students while maintaining budget fidelity. This position exists to meet and uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Colorado Department of Corrections and will encourage and promote self discipline, self motivation, safe and productive work habits and positive attitudes. Primary Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide work lead oversight of the facility's JYACAP program and operate as a Peer Lead;
Assist in implementing comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Academic education plans;
Oversee incarcerated individual programming for Prison Program;
Assist in implementing of new programming and evaluate current offerings;
Provide guidance and leadership to the JYACAP staff;
Provide individual guidance and counseling to inmates through one-on-one interviews and referring students to program content;
Assist in planning course content and develop methods of instruction;
Assist in implementing policy and procedure to comply with general program guidelines;
Promote a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values. This includes the supervision of staff who also supervise other staff and inmates;
Coordinate with credentialing officer for obtainment for credentialing and licensure for new instructors;
Assist with management of the programs operating budget;
Assist in determining the educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals;
Ensure compliance with Federal and State statutes, Colorado Department of Correction's regulations, Division of Adult Parole policies and other established correctional standards for the management of offenders statewide;
Monitor trends, best practices and measurements to track and prepare data for reporting purposes;
Review all JYACAP applications to determine program eligibility as defined in Colorado Statutes.
Safety & Security - position maintains safety and security by training inmates; and occasionally or in an emergent situation perform inmate counts, searches, escorts, movement control, and inmate access to classrooms. Through conscientious observation and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations and the Code of Penal Discipline, the position promotes a safe and secure work environment.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsEducation: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study such as Business Administration, Business Management, Project Management, Public Administration, Economics, Education, Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice, Telecommunications, Computer Information Systems or related field. You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts with your name, college name, degree and date conferred in order to receive credit.If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.AND—Experience:Three (3) years of professional work experience that includes two (2) years of education related experience in the areas of administration, counseling, policy , case management or teaching. Experience must be clearly described within thework experiencesection of your application to meet this requirement and receive credit.Substitutions:
Work experience which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.
A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in the fields listed above will substitute for the bachelor's degree and general work experience on a year-for-year basis.
A bachelor degree that is not in a related field of study, may substitute for up to 60 semester hours of core coursework on a year for year basis.You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts with your name, college name, degree and date conferred in order to receive credit.
Professional work experience: involves exercising discretion, analytical skills, 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, interpretation, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications, and methods.Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40 hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Please be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.Required Competencies:
Must possess high level oral communication and writing skills;
Proven experience in policy analysis, development and implementation;
Creativity skills and the ability to develop or produce new concepts, techniques, or programs through imaginative or innovative skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Ability to problem solve and execute decisions;
Ability to respond to emergency situations involving inmates (such as fights, fires or escapes);
Excellent leadership, supervisory, and team building skills;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals in a diversity of roles;
Proven ability to manage multiple programs;
Proven ability to provide efficient, elegant, and effective customer service to the stakeholders of Colorado which includes exemplary responsiveness;
Ability to understand, develop, and implement performance and outcome measures, managing effective operations while ensuring performance measures are met;
Proven ability to provide analytical expertise in strategic planning, operational effectiveness and progressive evaluation of measurements;
Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suites applications;
Comprehensive understanding of Performance Management Program (PMP), ensuring staff training and development.
Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working for a Colorado State Agency performing duties specific to those listed in this job announcement;
Supervisory experience teaching adult learners;
CDE Principle license;
Proven experience managing a staff with diverse professional experience and qualifications;
Experience reviewing and implementing state statutes.
Supervisory experience: Supervision is exercising span and control over subordinate staff to include coaching, mentoring, daily monitoring, performance management (planning, reviewing and evaluating), resolving complaints/grievances at the informal level, responsibility for scheduling and leave approval, and providing input that could affect pay, status, or tenure. IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration. Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to theDescription of the Job,Minimum Qualifications,Required Competencies andPreferred Qualificationsas listed above. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the “Work Experience” section of the application. 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 score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation processToll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your recordsConditions of Employment All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC’s consideration of application for employment.
Must be 21 years of age;
Possess a valid driver’s license;
Possess a high school diploma or GED;
Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;
Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
Swing a baton in a striking technique;
Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;
Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security;
Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;
Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;
Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;
Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner;
Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;
Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments;
Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;
Willing and able to travel;
Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule;
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant's background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment. Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use. 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 ( dpastate.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 InformationAfter submitting an application, you should receive an email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept of Corrections employee or from this email address info@governmentjobs.com It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Megan Acuna atmegan.acuna@state.co.us.SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. 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.Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Ana Anderson, at docemployeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-226-4401.ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY. 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. 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