Digital Accessibility Program Administrator
MSCCN - Denver, CO
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Digital Accessibility Program Administrator Print ( Apply  Digital Accessibility Program Administrator Salary $70,140.00 - $80,664.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number FAA02452-10/09/24 Department Department of Public Health & Environment Division Administration Division Opening Date 10/09/2024 Closing Date 10/23/2024 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at 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. Description Benefits Questions Department Information This position is only open to Colorado Residents. This is a hybrid position. Be BOLD and make a real difference . . . 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. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Employee wellness programs and facilities Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits ( including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans (Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees Tuition assistance for college-level courses including Masters degree programs Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and A variety of employee resource groups Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: Description of Job About The Work Unit: The Office of Strategy, Performance, and Innovation (OSPI), nestled within the Administration Division at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), operates as a dynamic force under the leadership of the Deputy Executive Director (DED). With a bold vision to elevate the department's strategic capabilities, OSPI drives transformational change through cutting-edge strategic planning, forward-thinking priority setting, performance management, and continuous innovation. The key to OSPI's impact? Deep collaboration with department leadership, staff, and stakeholders, ensuring that every initiative is a shared success story. OSPI ignites a culture of bold innovation and peak performance by: Crafting powerful systems for continuous improvement, strategic planning, and performance measurement, while ensuring leaders and teams are equipped to excel in these areas. Delivering high-impact, strategic consultation on annual priorities, performance management, cutting-edge data infrastructure, and digital transformation to elevate departmental operations. Partnering with leadership to pinpoint, scope, and drive transformative, department-wide and divisional initiatives that unlock continuous improvement across processes, practices, and systems. Seamlessly integrating change management, project management, and leadership sponsorship into every initiative, mitigating risks, minimizing resistance, and ensuring effortless adoption of forward-thinking solutions. Leading the charge on national public health accreditation compliance, positioning the department for ongoing excellence and recognition. What you Will Be Doing: The Digital Accessibility Program Administrator is the champion for CDPHE's commitment to cutting-edge digital accessibility, ensuring compliance with HB21-1110, which mandates that all Colorado state agencies provide barrier-free access to government technology. In this dynamic role, the administrator spearheads the development of forward-thinking accessibility strategies that align with the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), making CDPHE's digital platforms not just compliant, but truly inclusive. More than just a knowledge resource, the administrator acts as a coach and collaborator, inspiring CDPHE offices and divisions-whether seasoned or just beginning-to elevate their digital services to new heights of accessibility. By interpreting external guidance, legal rulings, and best practices, the administrator transforms these insights into actionable plans that embed accessibility at every level of the department's operations. This role is all about building relationships that matter. The administrator cultivates deep partnerships with key stakeholders, leading change management strategies that engage and energize the entire organization. Their influence extends into the creation of a robust support program, ensuring accessibility initiatives are not only launched but sustained for the long haul, with continuous innovation to stay ahead of evolving standards. Facing the complexities of limited resources, shifting standards, and internal dynamics, the administrator is a problem-solver and innovator. They leverage departmental protocols and collaborate with CDPHE leadership and external experts to overcome obstacles, driving the Digital Accessibility Program toward unmatched success and impact. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience. 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: (New) H1B4XXADMINISTRATOR IV ( MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only: Seven (7) years of relevant experience in Project Management, System Implementation, or Change Management OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education (Project Management, Business Administration, Leadership) and/or relevant experience in Project Management, System Implementation, or Change Management equal to seven (7) years This experience must be substantiated within the work history section of the application. The words, 'See Resume' will not be accepted. Part-time work will be pro- rated. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated interest in digital accessibility: Familiarity with digital accessibility concepts, with a strong willingness to deepen knowledge and become an expert. The ideal candidate should be eager to support teams in understanding and applying relevant standards, while continuously building their expertise. Adaptable expertise in interpreting standards and requirements: Experience in interpreting and applying external guidance, legal requirements, and industry best practices, with the ability to adapt these skills to drive digital accessibility initiatives. While prior advanced experience in digital accessibility is not required, the ideal candidate should be comfortable developing expertise in this area. Strong stakeholder relationship builder: Demonstrated experience in building collaborative relationships across an organization and engaging key stakeholders to promote alignment on accessibility goals. Experience in change management: Capable of developing and implementing change management strategies that guide teams toward adopting new accessibility practices. Adaptable leader in evolving environments: Comfortable leading change when goals are unclear or evolving, showing resilience and flexibility in driving progress. Effective communicator: Skilled in developing and delivering communication plans across multiple channels to engage different audiences. Results-oriented program manager: Experience in tracking program effectiveness through defined KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement. Project management experience: Ability to manage project milestones and deliverables to ensure successful implementation of accessibility initiatives. Conditions of Employment: Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. 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 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, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules . Supplemental Information A Complete Application Must Include: A completed state of Colorado application A COVER LETTER If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. The Selection Process All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications. A top group, of up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non residents of the United States. ADAAA Accommodations: 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. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 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, Dan McKenna, at or call 303-692-2060, option 5. 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: 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 Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency? Yes No 02 Are you willing to submit to a criminal background check? Yes No 03 This position has been designated as hybrid. The Hiring Manager will discuss the expectations and details of the schedule with you during the interview process. A hybrid position can work a portion of the time from home and a portion of the time in the state workplace location. A workspace is provided for the employee when they come into the office, which could include a cubicle, office, or hoteling station. When required to come into the assigned state workplace, the employee is required to bear the expense of commuting. Do you understand this expectation and are you willing to meet this requirement? Yes No 04 This posting requires a cover letter at the time of application - have you attached your cover letter? Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete and not moved forward in the recruitment process. Cover letters will not be accepted after closing. Yes No 05 Describe the kind of culture around accessibility you would create and how you would go about creating it. 06 When there is more accessibility work to be done than the team can handle, how do you prioritize? 07 Describe your preferred strategy for influencing others to take action when you have no authority to command? Required Question Agency State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the 'Printer' icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email
Created: 2024-10-11