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Department Information OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow. 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. In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Medical and Dental plans Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage Employee Wellness programs Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. The Grants Unit exists to develop and direct Division-wide policy, procedure, guidelines, and direction regarding soliciting, applying for, receiving, managing, monitoring, accounting for, and reporting related to all grant funding; to establish policies and resolve issues relating to Division-wide grant management and budgets; to prepare, defend, and manage the agency's annual legislative budget request; and to be the primary liaison to all external funding entities on matters related to grants and finance. Description of Job The primary purpose of this position is to seek out new grants, develop the branch's grant funding strategy, coordinate grant applications, and administer new grant awards for large-scale habitat projects, habitat corridors, wildlife crossings, and related research and on-the-ground project support.

The position will seek to improve the Division's grant processes and resources generally and will support both grant seeking and external grant programs. Specific duties include but are not limited to: EXPAND CPW'S GRANT BASE Seek new grant funding from grantors that CPW has worked with previously and from grantors who are new to CPW. New grants will be primarily for habitat and wildlife crossings work in the Terrestrial Branch, but the position is likely to pursue other opportunities as appropriate.

Expanding CPW's grant base includes: Attending CPW Branch meetings and other related meetings to gain insight regarding CPW staff funding needs and interests, as well as possible new grant opportunities. Searching for and identifying new federal and non-federal grant funding opportunities using various online tools, databases, and other resources. Analyzing potential opportunities to assess CPW eligibility by reviewing and analyzing proposed grant programs and determining the pros and cons of program requirements.

Analyzing the opportunities in the context of CPW's project needs, operations, and policies to confirm criteria are allowable. Developing resources and strategies to communicate details about new opportunities to CPW staff. Once new grant opportunities have been determined to be a good fit with CPW's projects or work, the position will work with the project managers and grantors as described in the duties that follow.

SUPPORT GRANT APPLICATIONS AND THE PROGRAM'S GRANT STRATEGY Work closely with section staff to understand the research, biological and project work, and budgetary goals and needs. This knowledge supports the grant opportunity search, development of grant applications, and integration of grant funding into the section's planning. Grant application support includes: Conducting pre-proposal meetings with relevant staff and the grantor contact, if necessary, to ensure the grantor's interest in the proposed CPW project and the timely and accurate preparation of each submitted grant proposal.

Providing grant application preparation support to coordinate, advise, and assist project leaders in developing, preparing, and submitting successful grant applications. Ensuring that applications meet the grant program requirements and are structured to accomplish program goals without overcommitting CPW resources. Integration of grant funding into the branch's planning includes: Considering the current budgetary constraints and whether the grant's match requirements can be accomplished within existing funding, if additional funding will need to be approved, or if the grant does not fit into budgetary priorities and should not be pursued.

Guiding program staff regarding grant applications and financial arrangements with partners based on knowledge of fiscal rules, grant program requirements, grant best practices, and CPW's budget principles. Advising CPW staff regarding possible new broad federal funding agreements (e.g., Good Neighbor Agreements) to allow more streamlined availability of new grant funding for CPW. Pursuing and implementing grant opportunities to leverage funding while maintaining a manageable administrative burden and program goals

MANAGE AND ADMINISTER AWARDED GRANTS Provide grant management, administration, and oversight for awarded grants, including federal programs, non-governmental organizations, private foundations, and state agencies. Duties include: Review, track, and reconcile grant financial information in coordination with budget staff, accounting staff, capital development staff, program managers, and others during the grant period. Analyze grant program details to ensure the proper use of new grant award funds within CPW and to ensure the effective use of grant funds to grantors.

Work with CPW staff to accurately use grant funds, manage grant projects, and provide performance reports. Support may include grant preparation, review, submission, follow-up amendments, and any necessary subsequent coordination with the grantor and the CPW project leader to ensure the successful completion of the grant project. CPW GRANT POLICY & PROCEDURES DEVELOPMENT Develop and evaluate Grant Unit policies and procedures for CPW.

Provide training and guidance to CPW staff, explicitly focusing on the Terrestrial Branch. Provide support and oversight to project leaders to ensure compliance with federal grant program statutes, specific grantor requirements, state fiscal requirements, environmental statutes (including the National Environmental Policy Act, NEPA), and financial management practices. Develop, review, and update website materials available to CPW staff through the Grants Unit website.

Review and provide input on proposed policies and procedures that impact grant management at CPW, including federal rules and regulations; Office of the State Controller policies, procedures, and fiscal rules; departmental policies; and CPW Administrative Directives. MANAGE EXTERNAL GRANTS AND OTHER GRANT ADMINISTRATION DUTIES Take on various external grant management responsibilities - from fully running an external grant program (or programs) to providing support to other grant managers -- as appropriate or needed (e.g., the Born to be Wild License Plate grant program, the Wetlands Partnership, and the Human-Bear Conflict grant programs). Provide other necessary support for Grants Unit activities, including support for other federal and nonfederal grant administration activities and supporting the grants management system administration

Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Seven (7) years of relevant work experience in natural-resources-related grant management or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Biology, Aquatic Biology/Fishery Science/Aquaculture/Fishery Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Outdoor Recreation, Zoology/Animal Sciences, Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Finance, forestry or an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years. Substitutions Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Current or former State experience relevant to this position Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience Strong organizational skills that support tight deadlines, multiple priorities, and a high volume of work Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply local, state, and federal laws and fiscal rules. Experience with state budgeting and analyzing financial data Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products and other applications (word, excel, google documents, etc.) Experience with the State's electronic accounting system (Colorado Operations Resource Engine or "CORE")

Required Competencies Experience finding, applying for, an working with grants supporting wildlife or natural resources Considerable skill with grant proposal development and review, writing, management, and reporting activities Demonstrated experience working with multiple staff, stakeholders and authorizing groups with grant programs Ability to establish and maintain effective strong working relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to summarize operational, legal, regulatory, and financial information clearly and concisely and the ability to communicate through all avenues of communication (e.g., email, phone, website, in person, etc.) Conditions of Employment State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application. Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle. Travel around the state to attend meetings, provide training, and site visits

Occasional out of state travel for training or conferences. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver's license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who: Have an assigned State fleet vehicle Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle APPEAL RIGHTS: It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, 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 The Assessment Process All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. 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 will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

This recruitment may fill multiple vacancies at the same reporting level. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

We are committed to increasing a "Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a "Colorado for ALL" drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

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