Deputy Commissioner of Administration
Apply NowCompany: State of Colorado
Location: Denver, CO 80219
Description:
Salary : $170,000.00 - $190,000.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: ILA 70028 3/17/2025
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: BHA -
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 710 S. Ash Street Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: cindy.kong@state.co.us
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position is open to residents and non-residents of Colorado. If appointed to a position,
applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date.
Salary range is commensurate with experience.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Opt-in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
CDHSCareers
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Description of Job
***Please submit a Comprehensive Resume and Cover Letter to be considered for this position***
About this Unit:
Located within the Behavioral Health Administration work unit, under House Bill (HB) 21-1097. HB21-1097 provides that a Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) was created to be a single-state entity. It is established under CDHS as of July 1, 2022, and provides administrative and "back-of-the-house" support as long as the BHA remains under CDHS' purview. The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is the state administration responsible for ensuring all people in Colorado have access to quality mental health and substance use disorder services, regardless of where they live, or their ability to pay. BHA helps bring together community groups and governmental agencies to design a behavioral health system for all people in Colorado that is easy to access and offers high-quality care that considers the whole person and their needs.
BHA impacts the behavioral health system by continuously improving the access to, and quality of, affordable care; reducing stigma so that the people of Colorado feel confident and comfortable seeking support and/or treatment for their mental health and substance use disorder; providing ways to find care that are free and confidential; engaging with diverse community groups and providers to expand services; and recruiting and retaining the workforce to support the people of Colorado.
The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is responsible for policy development, service provision and coordination, program monitoring and evaluation, and administrative oversight of the public behavioral health system. BHA funds, supports, and monitors numerous mental health and substance abuse community programs and providers, reviews and designates the State's 27-65 providers, and licenses substance use disorder service providers. BHA executes the State's federal responsibilities as the State Mental Health Authority and the State Substance Abuse Authority for the purposes of administering federal mental health and substance abuse block grant funds
About this Position:
The Deputy Commissioner of Administration provides direction and leadership for the following Divisions/Units that support BHA program staff: People Operations, Behavioral Health Technology and Data, Financial Services, and Communication. This position provides oversight and direction in the strategic planning, goal setting, program outcomes, and performance measurement for Strategic Operations. The Deputy Commissioner of Administration develops tools and systems to provide critical financial, people operations, and operational information to the BHA Commissioner and the Core Executive Team. This position must have a strong technology acumen to drive the data and technology systems required for a Statewide Behavioral Health System. This position is responsible for overseeing the digital application portfolio, data infrastructure of products, and associated services, ensuring the delivery of strategic value to the state's behavioral health services. This role is responsible for aligning technology initiatives with the broader BHA organizational goals, managing health program evaluation and data analytics functions, and driving innovation across the state's behavioral health technology and data systems.
This position oversees the development of a technology ecosystem that supports the BHA's transition through data and analytics of the behavioral Health system. To advance BHA's strategic priorities and goals, this position executes and/or oversees the development of reports, funding requests, legislative and policy relationships, and other initiatives. This position works closely with the Colorado Digital Services and the Governor's Office of Information Technology to ensure alignment of the State technology standards and infrastructure. This position guides the development of technology and data funding requests, legislative proposals, and strategic partnerships that advance the BHA's mission and enhance its impact across the state. This work includes building and maintaining collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders within BHA and statewide, including the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT), CDHS's BITS Department, HCPF, CDPHE, the Governor's Office of State Policy & Budgeting (OSPB), the General Assembly's Joint Technology Committee (JTC), and others.
Summary of Duties:
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience:
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, finance, or technology culminating in senior-level management of a complex (multi-disciplinary) organization that must have included at least:
Two (2) years of professional public or business administration experience that included establishing organization structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals and objectives to achieve program results, and fostering a team environment.
OR
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree AND at least six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, finance, or technology culminating in senior-level management of a complex (multi-disciplinary) organization that must have included at least:
Two (2) years of professional public or business administration experience that included establishing organization structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals and objectives to achieve program results, and fostering a team environment.
Substitutions
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Highly Desirable Competencies:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must pass Pre-employment background check
Although this position currently has a hybrid work location, this position is expected to attend in-person meetings as directed to meet leadership and stakeholders
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS
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 acknowledgment 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.
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact cindy.kong@state.co.us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high-quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
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.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS 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 performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
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Describe your experience using data to improve outcomes. Include your role(s), length of time in the role(s), and give at least two specific examples explaining the data used, the decisions made using the data, and the outcome.
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Describe your experience with achieving equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout different aspects of your work, and provide a specific example.
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Describe your experience in leading and supporting staff through a change management process. What were the challenges and how did you overcome them? What were the successes and outcomes?
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
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Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: ILA 70028 3/17/2025
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: BHA -
Opening Date: 03/17/2025
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 710 S. Ash Street Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: cindy.kong@state.co.us
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position is open to residents and non-residents of Colorado. If appointed to a position,
applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado prior to their start date.
Salary range is commensurate with experience.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Opt-in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
CDHSCareers
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Description of Job
***Please submit a Comprehensive Resume and Cover Letter to be considered for this position***
About this Unit:
Located within the Behavioral Health Administration work unit, under House Bill (HB) 21-1097. HB21-1097 provides that a Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) was created to be a single-state entity. It is established under CDHS as of July 1, 2022, and provides administrative and "back-of-the-house" support as long as the BHA remains under CDHS' purview. The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is the state administration responsible for ensuring all people in Colorado have access to quality mental health and substance use disorder services, regardless of where they live, or their ability to pay. BHA helps bring together community groups and governmental agencies to design a behavioral health system for all people in Colorado that is easy to access and offers high-quality care that considers the whole person and their needs.
BHA impacts the behavioral health system by continuously improving the access to, and quality of, affordable care; reducing stigma so that the people of Colorado feel confident and comfortable seeking support and/or treatment for their mental health and substance use disorder; providing ways to find care that are free and confidential; engaging with diverse community groups and providers to expand services; and recruiting and retaining the workforce to support the people of Colorado.
The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is responsible for policy development, service provision and coordination, program monitoring and evaluation, and administrative oversight of the public behavioral health system. BHA funds, supports, and monitors numerous mental health and substance abuse community programs and providers, reviews and designates the State's 27-65 providers, and licenses substance use disorder service providers. BHA executes the State's federal responsibilities as the State Mental Health Authority and the State Substance Abuse Authority for the purposes of administering federal mental health and substance abuse block grant funds
About this Position:
The Deputy Commissioner of Administration provides direction and leadership for the following Divisions/Units that support BHA program staff: People Operations, Behavioral Health Technology and Data, Financial Services, and Communication. This position provides oversight and direction in the strategic planning, goal setting, program outcomes, and performance measurement for Strategic Operations. The Deputy Commissioner of Administration develops tools and systems to provide critical financial, people operations, and operational information to the BHA Commissioner and the Core Executive Team. This position must have a strong technology acumen to drive the data and technology systems required for a Statewide Behavioral Health System. This position is responsible for overseeing the digital application portfolio, data infrastructure of products, and associated services, ensuring the delivery of strategic value to the state's behavioral health services. This role is responsible for aligning technology initiatives with the broader BHA organizational goals, managing health program evaluation and data analytics functions, and driving innovation across the state's behavioral health technology and data systems.
This position oversees the development of a technology ecosystem that supports the BHA's transition through data and analytics of the behavioral Health system. To advance BHA's strategic priorities and goals, this position executes and/or oversees the development of reports, funding requests, legislative and policy relationships, and other initiatives. This position works closely with the Colorado Digital Services and the Governor's Office of Information Technology to ensure alignment of the State technology standards and infrastructure. This position guides the development of technology and data funding requests, legislative proposals, and strategic partnerships that advance the BHA's mission and enhance its impact across the state. This work includes building and maintaining collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders within BHA and statewide, including the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT), CDHS's BITS Department, HCPF, CDPHE, the Governor's Office of State Policy & Budgeting (OSPB), the General Assembly's Joint Technology Committee (JTC), and others.
Summary of Duties:
- Operations and Service Management:
- Supervise staff to carry out operations in support of BHA in the functional areas: People Operations, Behavioral Health Technology and Data, Financial Services, and Communication.
- Advise the Commissioner, other Deputy Commissioners, and Division/Unit Directors about operations, policy, and management of these functional areas.
- Establish and restructure staffing patterns and systems as necessary to provide for optimal operations support activities.
- Lead the development and implementation of administrative systems and structures.
- Lead and support efforts to continually improve service delivery practices and processes to maximize BHA resources and achieve operational excellence.
- Report and monitor quality systems and processes that optimize the delivery of administrative services across BHA.
- Formulate policy and program recommendations that support and enhance BHA goals and objectives while providing the appropriate allocation of resources.
- Lead the development of process and systems review to build capability of staff and services.
- Position is required to travel, sometimes over multiple days, to perform job duties.
- Oversee BHA operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met.
- Oversees the Planning, directing, and supervises all activities relating to People Operations, including but not limited to, workforce strategies, employee benefits, employee and labor relations, employee engagement, and employee retention.
- Oversees the development and execution of comprehensive strategic communications plans for the BHA in coordination with the Governor's office and collaboration with the BHA communications team, with a focus on thought leadership, executive positioning, and proactive brand building through earned media, social media, events, and digital platforms.
- Oversees the financial operations of the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) as well as tracking public behavioral health dollars across the system.
- Ensures the designation and oversight of the HIPAA Security Officer and the HIPAA Privacy Officer role as dined and required by HIPAA
- Ensure the development and enforcement of HIPAA compliance Policies and Procedures across the workforce that aligns with the Privacy Rule, security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule.
- Ensures organizational policies and procedures support regular HIPAA training for all employees handling PHI, ensuring they understand privacy and security requirement and their responsibilities under HIPAA.
Planning & Policy Direction:- Develop, communicate, and negotiate, at the direction of the Executive Director, policy positions and actions that reflect the priorities of BHA.
- Ensure compliance with and enforcement of applicable laws and regulations related to functional areas of Strategic Operations.
- Consult with the Governor's staff, and state and federal agencies concerning procedural matters in the functional areas. Represent the Commissioner in matters with the Governor's office.
- Implement business strategies and plans to align with the short and long-term objectives developed in tandem with the Commissioner.
- Works with the Leadership Team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and employees to achieve business goals.
- Ensures that electronic PHI (ePHI) is stored, transmitted, and accessed securely.
- Oversee and ensure budget continuity for all technical systems and resources.
- Ensures federal grants and annual state budgeting processes include considerations for technical resources needs.
Partnership Relations:- Interact closely with senior officials, state agencies, constituency groups, legislators, and representatives of other interested organizations to collaborate and coordinate numerous human services programs and initiatives.
- Work closely with Division Directors and Chiefs to streamline business processes.
- Review the work of other regulators, constituents, and key stakeholders to anticipate and identify potential issues that may impede BHA results and work collaboratively to resolve issues and find acceptable solutions.
- Collaborates with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the objectives of the organization.
- Position is required to travel, sometimes over multiple days, to perform job duties.
- As a senior leader of the organization, engages, builds, and maintains relationships with external partners to carry out the mission of BHA.
- Represents BHA and the Commissioner at speaking engagements, external meetings, conferences, events, and other community activities.
Technology and Data Management:- Oversee the design and building of a statewide digital services system and products that get people the behavioral health support they need, faster; accurately, and in alignment with organizational objectives.
- Drives the production of actionable data insights through analytics and health evaluation that produce better outcomes.
- Oversee Data Governance principles and data access to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Responsible for data quality and information flow between providers and the BHA, reducing administrative burden.
- Maintainins critical data infrastructure that supports the delivery of BHA services and monitoring their performance.
- Strong understanding of the complexity of health data interoperability and evaluation approaches to support the BHA mission.
- Influence and shape statewide health technology and data policy by representing the BHA in high-level health and human service negotiations and initiative
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience:
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, finance, or technology culminating in senior-level management of a complex (multi-disciplinary) organization that must have included at least:
Two (2) years of professional public or business administration experience that included establishing organization structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals and objectives to achieve program results, and fostering a team environment.
OR
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree AND at least six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, finance, or technology culminating in senior-level management of a complex (multi-disciplinary) organization that must have included at least:
Two (2) years of professional public or business administration experience that included establishing organization structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals and objectives to achieve program results, and fostering a team environment.
Substitutions
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing and directing administrative processes in a governmental, organization which includes the ability to develop proven interagency relationships with local, state and federal agencies;
- Experience managing multi-discipline service programs that included successfully managing mid-level management, a million-dollar or greater budget that included federal grant monies, and managing accountability to an outside auditing organization.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning, budgeting and reporting
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Highly motivated by the mission and finding great meaning in the work
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Senior leadership experience supervising seasoned staff operating multiple human services programs
- Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience leading diverse work teams, developing an organization-wide strategy for program excellence, engaging community partners, and partnering with Senior Executives.
- Executive-level knowledge of technology and data infrastructure development
- Experience and the ability to testify to a legislative body as an expert on current governmental trends and issues. Previous State of Colorado Budget and Finance experience.
Highly Desirable Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills including the ability to represent and present to a broad cross-section of providers, individuals, families and communities, governmental entities, and other stakeholders
- Proven experience in budget, financial, and contractual management
- Proven experience in policy analysis, development, and implementation
- Proven experience managing staff with diverse professional experience and qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and public speaking skills
- Ability to work in a complex political environment
- Ability to understand, develop, and implement performance and outcome measures, managing effective operations while ensuring performance measures are met
- Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor the work of others; ability to make timely decisions; ability to coach, mentor, motivate and develop staff and encourage good performance
- Data Governance framework knowledge
- Strong project management skills with experience in Agile or similar methodologies.
- Transformational mindset with a focus on process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage both executives and technical teams.
- Knowledge of business processes and experience optimizing systems to drive business outcomes.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must pass Pre-employment background check
Although this position currently has a hybrid work location, this position is expected to attend in-person meetings as directed to meet leadership and stakeholders
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant's prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS
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 acknowledgment 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.
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact cindy.kong@state.co.us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high-quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org 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
- Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training, and more
- Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
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.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS 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 performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
Toll-Free Applicant Technical Support
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. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
Please note: Applications that do not include a cover letter and comprehensive resume will not be reviewed. Please confirm that you have successfully uploaded your comprehensive resume and cover letter.
- I acknowledge and have uploaded my cover letter and resume
- I confirm that I have NOT uploaded the necessary documents. Consequently, I understand that my application will not be considered for this position.
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Provide 3-5 examples that demonstrate the relevant and preferred experience, education, specialized training, and/or certifications from the job announcement that prepare you for the Deputy Commissioner of Administration role for the State of Colorado's Behavioral Health Administration.
03
Describe your experience using data to improve outcomes. Include your role(s), length of time in the role(s), and give at least two specific examples explaining the data used, the decisions made using the data, and the outcome.
04
Describe your experience with achieving equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout different aspects of your work, and provide a specific example.
05
Describe your experience in leading and supporting staff through a change management process. What were the challenges and how did you overcome them? What were the successes and outcomes?
06
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
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The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
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