DOLA Campus Program Specialist

JOB

This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 12/31/2026. The position may be extended depending upon funding availability and will be eligible for full benefits. This position may also be eligible for an additional end of the year incentive of 5% the annual salary (based on funding).Who can ApplyThis opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.About the Colorado Department of Local AffairsThe Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado's approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of "Local Affairs," which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.VisionThe Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.MissionOur mission is to help strengthen Colorado's communities.Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs. In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include: Medical and Dental PlansStrong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plansEmployee Wellness ProgramsPaid Life Insurance11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick LeaveShort and Long-Term Disability CoverageRTD Eco Pass to all eligible State EmployeesFlexible work schedule options and hybrid work optionsSome positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramTraining opportunitiesVariety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Division of Housing - Office of Homeless InitiativesDivision of Housing's (DOH) Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) exists to create and maintain solutions towards resolving homelessness across Colorado, including increasing access to quality, sustainable supportive housing. OHI partners with state and local service providers and agencies to provide affordable housing opportunities for persons experiencing homelessness with complex needs: i.e., behavioral health conditions, disabling conditions, veterans, youth, and persons experiencing long-term homelessness with frequent utilization of public systems.Campus Programs SpecialistThe Campus Programs Specialist will assist the Campus Manager with contract management, contract monitoring, and program oversight for the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community and the Sage Ridge Supportive Residential Community to include: developing and publicizing program guidelines, providing guidance to local government and nonprofit agencies, ensuring program requirements and federal rules and regulations are adhered to, decision making regarding program and project eligibility, managing and maintaining distribution of grants effectively, and overseeing accounting and audit functions for the grants administration.Additionally, the position will work to further the efforts of the OHI towards ending homelessness for special populations, including the management of other grants and partnerships for special populations (veterans, youth, families, persons with disabilities, ex-offenders, and/or chronically homeless). The position will focus on expanding the OHI's impact through strategic partnerships in order to provide additional permanent housing opportunities for Colorado's most vulnerable citizens.Job DutiesThe primary job duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Contract Management and Monitoring - This position will manage programming grant agreements and contracts at the Division of Housing for existing and new campus programs that provide an array of homelessness response services, programming and housing. These include the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community (Fort Lyon) and Sage Ridge Supportive Residential Community. The core elements of the programs include: Overseeing budgets, reviewing and submitting pay requests, developing agreement amendments or option letters, and monitoring contract performance measures.Conducting ongoing monitoring of the work of DOH grantees and contracts.Program Development - This position will develop program guidelines, policies, and materials for the Fort Lyon and Sage Ridge to ensure the law is being met and the program is implemented fairly, consistently, and efficiently.Communicates guidelines and policies to grantees, contractors and applicants through regular meetings, written communications, FAQs and the DOH website.Uses feedback from grantees, contractors and applicants as well as guidance through the law to create or adjust policy guidance on program implementation.Develops guidance on how contractors and grantees should implement policy changes in their workflow.Develops and implements processes for ensuring accuracy, data quality, and no duplication of benefits across programs.Technical Assistance - This Position advises and provides guidance to multiple grantees/contractors/subcontractors on various technical issues relating to operations and management of various programs for homeless populations.On-site Monitoring - This position will conduct on-site administrative quality control, ensuring housing and shelters meet health and safety inspections to detect possible violations of local habitability code, HUD housing quality standards (HQS), as well as programmatic compliance and outcomes.Travel Requirements: Travel to Sage Ridge and Fort Lyon is required to both locations at least once per month. Travel throughout the entire state may be required for various programmatic needs. The use of a state vehicle is available.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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.DOLA 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 a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "" and "" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) please contact NEOGOV technical support at 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.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 within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment 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, at questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Danielle Milone via email