Director of the State Land Board - Non-Classified Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4791256) Apply  Director of the State Land Board - Non-Classified Salary $170,000.00 - $190,000.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number PCA 00032 02/25 Department Department of Natural Resources Division Colorado State Land Board Opening Date 02/05/2025 Closing Date 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 1127 Sherman Street Denver, CO 80203 Hiring Pay Rate Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis. FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Danyelle Wehrle - Danyelle.wehrle@state.co.us Type of Announcement This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. 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 This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children. We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow. 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. In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: + Medical and Dental plans + Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage + Employee Wellness programs + Flexible Spending Accounts + Health Savings Accounts + 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave + Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options + Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system + Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) . COLORADO STATE LAND BOARD The Colorado State Land Board (Land Board) manages an endowment of assets held in perpetual, intergenerational public trusts for the financial support of Colorado’s public schools and other public institutions to generate reasonable and consistent income over time by protecting and enhancing the long-term productivity of sound stewardship of working trust lands. The Land Board is a Division within the Colorado Department of Natural Resources and has approximately 48 full time staff members. The agency manages a constitutionally created, multi-billion dollar endowment of assets for the benefit of Colorado's K-12 school children. The endowment holds more than 3 million acres of land and 4 million acres of minerals that are carefully managed for grazing and agriculture, stewardship and conservation, natural resource extraction, renewable energy, outdoor recreation, commercial real estate and other uses. The revenues generated by these activities have funded the construction or renovation of more than 500 schools around the State. This position will function as a change agent to catalyse state property for energy transmission, housing, conservation, and long-term highest and best economic use, consistent with the responsibilities as an intergenerational fiduciary. The State is seeking an exceptional leader to deliver the financial results and stewardship outcomes associated with the Land Board’s mission and mandate. Description of Job This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. The position serves as the Land Board Director. The director is the head of the division and has general supervisory control of and authority over all activities, functions, and employees of the division. The Director plans, organizes, directs and manages the operations of the Land Board. The position is responsible for interpretation and implementation of statutes, policies and directives issued by the Colorado Legislature, the office of the Governor, the DNR Executive Director, and members of the Colorado State Land Board of Commissioners. The Director’s main job responsibilities are leadership, planning, policy development, operations management, and personnel management. This is a non-classified Senior Executive Service position and is the Appointing Authority for all Land Board personnel matters, including oversight and supervision of staff through managers. The SLB Director responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Leading and implementing the ongoing work for long- and short-term strategic planning including continued development and implementation of strategic and operational goals and objectives + Developing opportunities for further beneficial use of state land board lands to generate revenues, including from renewable energy, energy transmission, carbon management, housing, and expanded outdoor recreation + Directing and managing the operations of the Division to ensure the most efficient, effective, and customer-focused delivery of products and services + Driving cultural change and maintaining an innovative and high-performance culture + Driving legal strategy + Working collaboratively with many diverse stakeholders, including the education community, DNR Divisions, the Executive Director’s Office, Tribal governments, local governments, state agencies, federal agencies, advocacy organizations, nonprofit organizations, the Governor’s office, and private sector organizations + Working collaboratively with the Commissioners to determine strategic priorities and to develop and implement policies guiding day to day operations + Supports the Commissioners to carry out their decision-making responsibilities as fiduciaries + Development of a variety of operational policies to ensure efficient and effective fiscal and human resources management and program implementation + In coordination with the DNR Executive Director, the position defines, develops, and implements policy, budget management, and legislative issues and proposals + Ensures program implementation of the Land Board’s key responsibilities aligned with the strategic plan, Commissioner direction and priorities, Governor and DNR priorities, including: representing the interests of the beneficiaries, financial trusteeship, property stewardship, organizational excellence, and public engagement. The position ensures program implementation in collaboration with beneficiaries, lessees, staff, and local communities. + Oversight and supervision of the activities of all employees of the Land Board through managers responsible for implementing lines of business and revenue generation + Development of performance standards and expectations for professionalism, ethics, accountability, and exemplary customer service + Acts as the Appointing Authority for the Land Board, responsible for making all staffing appointments and decisions, planning and evaluating performance, authorizing new hires, and administering corrective and disciplinary actions as necessary + Provides leadership to employees through modeling exemplary conduct, motivating employees, describing a future vision, providing clarity on overall prioritization of workloads, and working collaboratively with employees and stakeholders to anticipate future trends Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications + General experience: experience in one or more of the following areas: financial investments, management of intergenerational trusts, land development, housing, land use and planning, sustainability, renewable energy development, real estate development, land use policy or law, natural resources management, natural resources policy or law, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field. AND + Progressive experience: At least six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public, private, or non-profit administration or management including any of the areas listed above. The experience must have included two (2) years managing multiple work units or a complex organization through subordinate level staff, and two (2) years of professional public or business administration which included establishing organization structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals and objectives to achieve program results and fostering a team environment. Please note : The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. Preferred Qualifications + At least six (6) years of progressive responsibility in a field related to financial investments, management of intergenerational trusts, land development, land use and planning, sustainability, renewable energy development, real estate development, land use policy or law, natural resources management, natural resources policy or law, public administration, or business administration + Extensive experience managing and leading, establishing vision and strategies, leading organizations in transition and change, and leading multiple staff units + Demonstrated financial acumen, including understanding and experience with intergenerational trusts, investment and asset management, and/or real estate and business operations + Demonstrated experience and understanding of emerging technologies, markets, and trends related to State trust lands and State land board leases + Knowledge of and the ability to innovate creatively in the emerging trends and issues related to agriculture, conservation, outdoor recreation, affordable housing, Tribal government relations, land use stewardship, mineral leases, and other activities occurring on State trust land properties + Demonstrated experience working on or with public boards, public education, committees, or commissions + Demonstrated experience in communicating and network building with diverse stakeholders + Demonstrated experience, knowledge of and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in best practices. Required Competencies + Resiliency and ability to work in dynamic, challenging and politically complex environments + Management experience and proven ability to achieve organizational financial and non-financial outcomes + Ability to creatively explore innovations with emerging technologies, and explore all options and alternatives while considering diverse perspectives + Outstanding leadership and managerial skills; demonstrated leadership within a complex organization + Excellent written and verbal communication skills that build consensus and healthy organizational culture + Interpersonal skills that promote teamwork, inclusion, and belonging; strong active listening and consultative skills + Interpersonal savvy and ability to build constructive working relationships and rapport with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders + Ability to analyze situations, assess risk and make informed decisions based on a mixture of knowledge, experience, wisdom, and judgment + Demonstrable diplomacy and tact, including the ability to defuse high tension situations + Ability to problem solve, execute decisions and provide exceptional customer service + Ethical competence and the ability to maintain confidentiality + Values and supports professional development opportunities + Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills + Ability to drive results, including driving legal strategy results Conditions of Employment: + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR). + Must be willing and able to travel overnight within Colorado several times per year. + Must be willing and able to travel out of state overnight several times per year. + Must obtain or possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle. This position is exempt from the classified personnel system as it falls under the exemption provisions of article XII, section 13(2)(a)(XI) and (XII) of the constitution and §24-50-135(4), C.R.S. The position is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system and is an at-will position. Supplemental Information The Assessment Process + All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. + 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 will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. + Include a resume and cover letter with your application as it will be reviewed in later stages of the process. Be advised that resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. + Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. + This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion 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 Department of Natural Resources 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, Grace Healy at grace.healy@state.co.us. ADAAA Accommodations Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Grace Healy - grace.healy@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. 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Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it. 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 Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants. + Yes + No 02 Did you document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement so that it may be considered in the minimum qualification review? Did you also upload your resume and cover letter to be considered in later stages of the process? + Yes + No 03 Briefly outline your professional experience, including the number of years, related to financial investments in intergenerational trusts, land development, land use and planning, sustainability, renewable energy development, real estate development, land use policy or law, natural resources management, natural resources policy or law, public administration, or business administration. Briefly explain how your experience would add value to the SLB. 04 Provide one or two examples of your success as a supervisor or manager in delivering financial or non-financial outcomes. Elaborate on the key factors driving your success. 05 What do you consider to be the most important aspects of the State Land Board strategy and actions in the next 5 years, and why? 06 Although applications will be accepted by non-residents of Colorado, the selected candidate will be required to reside in Colorado upon hire and report to 1127 Sherman Street - Denver, CO as their main duty station. By selecting "Yes" you are acknowledging this requirement. + Yes + No 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