Job Description

Department Information

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize State and Federal resources to provide our communities, State, and Nation with a ready military force for National defense and State emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado Veterans.


DMVA offers comprehensive benefit programs to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities!

Description of Job

This position is part of the Civil Air Patrol unit with the Air National Guard division of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). This position will serve as a dedicated liaison to expand access to youth programs such as JROTC, CAP, and Young Marines to open lines of communications between school districts and programs across the state to streamline efforts, leverage existing expertise and expand youth access, promoting learning and professional development working at Buckley Air Force Base and working a hybrid schedule of Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (10 hour days, 4 days a week). Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• representing DMVA at various outreach events, developing various marketing materials, identifying various external opportunities to target the community or potential participants for the programs;
• planning and executing approximately 150 outreach events and meetings by July 1, 2027, targeting an average of 50 events per year that includes school visits, conferences, community gatherings, and collaborations with existing military programs to increase awareness and engagement with military auxiliary programs across Colorado;
• facilitating the introduction and adoption of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. (JROTC) in Colorado schools and enhancing access to other military auxiliary programs ;
• coordinating with leadership and existing JROTC Instructors to understand and leverage proven tactics for initiating new programs;
• developing proposals for new programs outlining the benefits, educational outcomes, student development plans, and community recognition;
• engaging in follow-up planning to address concerns and provide ongoing support;
• strengthening existing connections with Navy, Marines, Army, and Air Force JROTC programs while facilitating the introduction and adoption of JROTC programs in Colorado schools to provide coverage and opportunity across the state for youth participation;
• coordinating with DMVA leadership and JROTC Instructors to identify and initiate new programs for greater exposure;
• forging new partnerships with educational institutions, homeschooling networks, professional associations, as well as other youth-dedicated programs to expand professional relationships; and
• engaging in metrics for baselines and track progress against goals through creating a data management system that will trends, successes, and underutilized areas of the state for reports and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: (New)

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

H4R2XX

PROGRAM ASSISTANT II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience working with youth or adults in an educational setting that included
  • Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word and Excel, email correspondence, and database management.

OR



Education and Experience :

A combination of related education in youth development or community development

and/or relevant experience in working with youth or adults in an educational setting.

Preferred Skills :

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word and Excel, email correspondence, and database management is required
• The schedule for this position requires flexibility outside of standard business hours.

Supplemental Information

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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.gov/board-rules.

DMVA Diversity Goals:

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.

Accommodations :

The Department of Personnel & Administration 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, Cathy Deane at cathy.deane@dmva.state.co.us or 720-250-1538.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours,

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