C3 Outreach and Technical Assistance Information Specialist (Marketing and Communications Spec.) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4823454) Apply  C3 Outreach and Technical Assistance Information Specialist (Marketing and Communications Spec.) Salary $57,708.00 - $75,024.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number FAA00063-02/06/25 Department Department of Public Health & Environment Division Environmental Health & Sustainability Division Opening Date 02/12/2025 Closing Date 2/26/2025 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 Glendale, CO 80246 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information samantha.rolfe@state.co.us 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability Now hiring for our Outreach and Technical Assistance Unit Be BOLD and make a real difference . . . Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.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. In addition to working with a great team and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: + Employee wellness programs and facilities + Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects + 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 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. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/ Description of Job The Work Unit: The Outreach and Technical Assistance unit exists to identify and develop projects that promote circularity, waste aversion and diversion, and support the economic health of the State of Colorado through the creation of job opportunities. The unit encourages practices that protect and improve the environment, grow sustainable business, and lead to healthy communities. The unit assists with funding opportunities by providing technical assistance. The strategic focus areas for the unit include funding; technical assistance; collaboration and partnerships. The Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability is under the direction of the Division Director and works to centralize and enhance the department’s oversight of crosscutting and voluntary environmental protection programs and initiatives. The Outreach and Technical Assistance Unit is a part of the Circular Colorado Communities Enterprise (C3) team and works closely with other environmental and health divisions to assure that initiatives are integrated into the department’s traditional environmental protection and public health efforts in an efficient and effective manner. The C3 Team, within the Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability, oversees outreach and technical assistance, as well as contract monitoring and administration of all funding, grants and contracts for the C3 program. In addition, this team works with the C3 board administrator to support board strategic goals and priorities. The team consists of two units, Outreach and Technical Assistance (OTA) and Grant and Enterprise Management (GEM). Summary of Position: This position fulfills a key strategic role within the program. The C3 marketing and communications specialist ensures that program communications correctly reflect strategic program goals and priorities, regulations as necessary, and technical discussions related to the program. The focus of the position is general communications work to include, electronic and traditional print, social media, website, media releases and media support. The position also manages special projects, stakeholder engagement, coordination of training and events, and increases capacity for stakeholder and industry relationships. This position is responsible for reviewing program reports and other materials created by the program, reviewing and updating division webpages, coordinating and developing proactive communications such as media/social media campaigns, and in response to communications and addresses press releases, media inquiries, and interviews. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights 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: H4K3XXMARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST III (https://dhr.colorado.gov/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h4k-marketing-communications-specialist) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only: Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position such as marketing, public or media relations, brand management, community outreach, environmental protection, advertising, project management or other closely related occupational field related to the role. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years such as a bachelor’s degree in a field such as marketing/communications, public administration, business administration, environmental protection or another closely related field AND two (2) years of experience such as marketing and communications, public or media relations, brand management, community outreach, partnership or business development, environmental protection or other closely related occupational field related to the role. This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years. "See Resume" and missing relevant employment or education will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Education will be credited on a year-for-year basis. Part-time work will be pro-rated. If using education to substitute for experience please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts to your application. Cover Letter Required: Along with the application submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples of determining and/or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter. Conditions of Employment: + A pre-employment background check + Travel throughout the state of Colorado up to four (4) days per month, on average Preferred Qualifications: Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate' position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process. + Excellent written and oral communication skills. + Ability to develop professional relationships with public and private sector stakeholders. + Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. + Experience in the creation of conference abstracts, development of presentations, and with making presentations to large groups. + Experience with multi-media content creation and strong storytelling capabilities. + Experience with technologies such as website or content management systems (Squarespace, Drupal), Zoom webinars, marketing and email automation platforms, social media platforms, and customer relationship management (CRM software. + Experience with accessibility software such as CommonLook or Grackle. + Familiarity with G-Suite, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, data analysis and reporting, user experience (UX), or graphic design. + Understanding of basic web accessibility design principles. + Understanding of website analytics and optimization, including SEO techniques and best practices. 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 acknowledgement 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 tospb.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, a tspb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information A completed State of Colorado application includes: + Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience. + Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this role. + DD214 if claiming veterans status 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, 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, atdaniel.mckenna@state.co.usor 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: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits 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 This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need. Please click "Yes" to acknowledge you understand this requirement. + Yes + No 02 Have you attached a cover letter to your application? The cover letter is a requirement at the time of applying and should cover how you meet the minimum requirements and any preferred qualifications of this position. Please refer to the job announcement to view the cover letter requirements. + Yes + No 03 Please explain in detail a marketing/communications campaign that you have developed and overseen from start to finish. This should include the purpose, goals and intention of the campaign, the planning process, any media resources and technical tools employed, and the resulting outcome of your work. Include an explanation of the campaign’s successes and struggles and how or if you would change your approach if you were to run the same campaign again. 04 Please explain in detail how you manage competing priorities, including any time management tools or techniques you use as resources. Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email