DPA Reallocation Opportunity State Buildings Program Manager / Project Manager III

Department Information

This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the Division of State Property within the Department of Personnel & Administration. This announcement represents the selection process for an occupied, reclassified state position. Applications will not be considered from any individual not specifically covered by strict eligibility requirements.

Position number: AAA01403  Held by: Joseph Schalk

In: Division of State Property

Has been recommended for reallocation to: Project Manager Ill

Class Code: H1K4XX

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Description of Job

This position manages the State Buildings Program inclusive of the statewide construction process including reviewing and recommending capital construction, establishing policy, reviewing, approving and signing-off on building code compliance as required for all state agencies and institutions of higher education. The position provides technical expertise to agencies/institutions on design and construction issues as they relate to capital construction and controlled maintenance (major planned maintenance projects). The position is a key contributor to the development of the Office of the State Architect's annual report to the Capital Development Committee of the general assembly and to the Governor's Office of Statewide Planning and Budgeting. The report includes the prioritized list of recommended controlled maintenance projects for state funding and the expenditure of emergency maintenance funds. The position also trains, assists and provides technical assistance to agency/institution personnel in all aspects of the capital construction administrative process including professional services procurement, contract negotiations and project management. The position reports directly to and advises the State Architect. This position directly supervises two analysts.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Statewide Capital Construction Process: Manages the oversight role of OSA for the administrating of the capital construction process including Controlled Maintenance, prevailing wage and apprenticeships. This includes directing and providing technical assistance for determination of project delivery methods, procurement, contract negotiations, contract administration building code compliance, project closeout procedures and project documentation. 

Professional and Construction Services Procurement: At the State's senior authority, this position is responsible for the oversight of SBP procurement training and technical assistance related to the correct application of policies and procedures, statutory laws, and fiscal and procurement rules. Forty-four (40+) agencies/institutions are formally authorized to manage state funded construction projects through SBP Policies and Procedures.

SBP Policies and Procedures: Controlled Maintenance Program: Participates with the State Architect in the management and compilation of the statewide controlled maintenance program; Annually tours sites to verify and access condition of buildings and infrastructure. Reviews, rates and prioritizes agency requests resulting in statewide budget recommendations for the State Architect. Oversees the staff responsible for the Emergency Controlled Maintenance process. 

Code Compliance Policy: This position is responsible for the development, implementation and technical training to validate compliance with OSA's building Code Compliance Policy for State agencies and institutions. This includes training on new code adoptions and revisions; contract management of the code consultants. Oversees staff responsible for Project Status Reporting and Closeout. 

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (Executive Order 2022 015) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.

Residency Requirement: 

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

Class Code & Classification Description: 

H1K4XX

Project Manager Ill

Minimum Qualifications: 

Experience Only:
At least nine (9) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Or

Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to at least nine (9) years

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

• Travel Required: To review current and proposed construction projects across the State
  
  

Comparative Analysis Process 
The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment and a structured interview.

Appeal Rights: 

 An applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website,https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. 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 ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: 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. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov

Supplemental Information

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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, Heather Siegal [email protected]

Benefits

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 

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