Facility Program Analyst

Pueblo Community College; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Free parking

On-site fitness facilities

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs is seeking a Program Coordinator in the Army Division, Planning and Programming Branch, at Joint Force Headquarters in Centennial. The role supports the full project life cycle for facility planning and related activities.

The position requires six years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience, the ability to travel, and Colorado residency. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in facility planning, construction project management/coordination.
• OR a combination of related education and/or relevant experience totaling six years.

Responsibilities

• Research and gather information to develop long-term facility plans.
• Prepare accurate project costs estimates based on needs and resources.
• Coordinate plans to meet laws, regulations, and department goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify facility needs and funding sources.
• Act as liaison to keep stakeholders informed about project priorities and changes.
• Present project recommendations and supporting information to leadership.

Skills

Facility planning experience

Project management experience

Job description

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has three major operational divisions: Colorado 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 a comprehensive benefit program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability, 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!

This position is a part of our Army Division, Planning and Programming (P&P) Branch, located at Joint Force Headquarters in Centennial. The work schedule is 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Additional work outside of these regular hours may be required based on operational needs. This position will provide support and act as a liaison in the development, implementation, coordination, and oversight of project goals and activities during all phases of project life cycle for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Research and gather information needed to develop and update current and long-term plans for facilities;
• Use data and research to make recommendations about current and future facility needs like improvements, maintenance, repairs and new development utilizing a minimum five-year plan;
• Prepare accurate project costs estimates based on project needs and resources;
• Ensure plans and project activities are accurate, follow required laws and regulations, support the departments goals, and meet federal, military, and state requirements;
• Coordinate the different parts of the plans to ensure they work together and support the organization's current and future needs;
• Use specialized military planning and property management computer systems to research, track, and manage facility and property information;
• Determine whether proposed projects and plans are practical, appropriate, and can be completed with available resources;
• Anticipate and identify potential problems, conflicts, and/or delays that could impact projects and develop solutions;
• Assist in the selection of architects, engineers, and other professional contractors to complete projects within the approved budget;
• Collaborate and work with a variety of stakeholders including military units, state and federal organizations and outside agencies to identify facility needs and potential sources of funding;
• Build and maintain working relationships with planning and facility representatives through sharing information and coordinating planning efforts to ensure projects are consistent;
• Determine the order and timing of work to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within budgetary restraints;
• Act as liaison for stakeholders to keep them informed about projects, activities, priorities, changes, challenges, and organizational objectives and goals;
• Consider new technology and improved planning methods when developing future plannings;
• Prepare presentations explaining the reasoning construction projects are needed, how they will be completed, the practicality, and how the projects align with long term organizational goals; and
• Present project recommendation and supporting information to higher-level leadership for review and approval.

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:

H1A1XX Program Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in facility planning, construction project management/coordination, real property specialization, military installation planning, master planning or related field.

OR

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in facility planning, construction project management/coordination, real property specialization, military installation planning, master planning or related field equaling to six (6) years.

College Transcripts:

If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree, certificate, or apprenticeship or was conferred. Failure to provide a transcript may result in your application being removed from consideration in the selection process for this position.

Additional Requirements:

• Hold a valid State of Colorado Driver License
• Willingness to travel based on business needs
• Must be able to pass a background check at initial employment (felony convictions in backgrounds are not consistent with departmental and position security requirements and cannot be considered).

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 states in accordance with applicable law.

Appeal Rights:

As 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: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. 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.

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, Tamy Calahan at [e-mail] or 720-250-1520.