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Planning Coordinator (Program Assistant I)

Salary

$53,400.00 - $69,420.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

LAA-00514-12/2025

Department

Department of Law

Division

Criminal Justice

Opening Date

12/04/2025

Closing Date

12/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1300 Broadway

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Daisy Zepeda: [email protected]

Hiring Pay Rate

Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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.

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Department Information

The POST Unit is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join their team. This person will support the Academy Curriculum Redesign initiative and support the Curriculum Developer with compliance, logistics, and customer service to various stakeholders. This person will have the opportunity to travel across Colorado and engage with the community to learn more about law enforcement and make meaningful changes to academy curriculum. If you have a passion for law enforcement and advancing training, this is the position for you!

WHO WE ARE

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the "People's Lawyer." The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State's chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: "Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all." Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together.

Visit our website to learn more:https://coag.gov/.

Description of Job

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position is located in the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Unit within the Criminal Justice section of the Colorado Attorney General's Office. The Unit exists to assist the POST Board with the requirements of the statutorily mandated POST created curriculum and the supervision of training efforts of Colorado peace officers. The Unit is responsible for ensuring training needs of the law enforcement community are met by regularly developing and changing existing curriculum, setting and maintaining standards of law enforcement training academies, certifying and decertifying peace officers, and the administration of large amounts of grant funds for peace officer training.

This position will primarily work on the academy redesign project. The goal of this project is to develop a more detailed and standardized curriculum that all law enforcement academies will use across Colorado. The focus of the curriculum will be on the science of learning, such as active learning, including hands-on and experiential scenarios. This position will provide logistical and administrative support to the Academy Curriculum Developer. As the project progresses, this position will help with the obtainment and organization of curriculum instructional materials, files and other records, setting meetings, managing communication, etc. After the project has been completed and implemented, this position will assist with the maintenance and compliance of the new curriculum.

Salary note: Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

This recruitment may be used to fill other Program Assistant positions in the Criminal Justice section at the Department of Law.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications: Please document all relevant experience in detail on your application. Experience will not be inferred or assumed. Any part-time experience listed will be prorated.

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of experience providing program or administrative support in a professional office setting. Experience must include supporting multiple team members.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and program or administrative support in a professional office setting equal to four (4) years. Please note, education may only substitute for 1 year of the required experience.

If qualifying under the substitution, you will be required to provide a copy of your transcripts at time of application.

Note: Candidates possessing a foreign degree must submit a translation (evaluation) of their degree from an accredited institution, such as The National Association of Credential Evaluations Services in order to be given credit for the degree.

Required Competencies:

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

+ Strong interpersonal skills

+ Customer service mind-set

+ Robust organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, the preferred applicant will also demonstrate and clearly describe the following skills and experience in their job application:

+ Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel

+ Knowledge of the Colorado Open Meetings Act (COMA) requirements

+ Experience collaborating with stakeholders to coordinate meetings and ensure project goals are being met

+ Ability to work independently as well as with a team, including demonstrating collaboration and flexibility to address changing priorities

+ Experience or interest working for and with law enforcement

+ High technical aptitude and experience working with various systems

+ Experience working in a customer service facing role

+ Experience serving as a liaison or mediator

+ Experience working for the State of Colorado

+ Demonstrated ability to gain cooperation, teamwork, and consensus from diverse groups of individuals

Conditions of Employment:

+ Final candidates for employment must successfully pass a thorough criminal background investigation. For POST Unit positions, this includes a review of POST Certification status.

+ This position requires occasional in-state travel to support program development, such as assisting new instructors during implementation at training academies. Applicants must possess a valid Colorado Driver's license. Requires statewide travel, including occasional overnight travel.

+ This position offers flexible work arrangements. In-office presence is required as needed for meetings and other business needs.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY

Required Application Materials:

+ Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application provided is fully completed and clearly describes their education, training and experience as it relates to this position. Applications left blank or marked "See Resume" will not be considered.

+ Current Resume

+ A Cover Letterstating why you are interested in this position on the POST team and what skills you possess that would make you a strong applicant for this position

Veteran’s Preference: In order to be considered for veteran’s preference you must attach a copy of your DD214 forms as well as any documentation required to prove disability or marital status.

Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, you will be notified that you will not proceed in the selection process for this position. If your application is rejected and you have questions, you may contact Daisy Zepeda [email protected].

Assessment Information:

Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through comparative analysis of merit and fitness. Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the process is typically a structured application/resume review by a panel of subject matter experts against the job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this job announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and potential job fit.

+ Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.

+ Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement and demonstrates the level of responsibility assigned.

+ Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.

It is imperative that the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work product, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants as the materials may be used to identify a top group for additional assessment or establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

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, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered 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.govor 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.govunder Rules.

WHY WORK FOR US

We Embrace Flexibility

We aim to produce outstanding work product for all of our customers

We Are Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At the DOL, our commitment to DEI is thriving. We know that we are better together when our differences are valued and everyone is inspired and empowered to contribute. As such, we strive to provide a safe environment where individuals feel valued and respected for who they are; demonstrate a behavior and mindset where differences are welcomed, and individuals are treated equally and empowered to do their best work; and promote growth and innovation through a diverse workforce. We empower an active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Impact Team that creates approaches to ensure safe spaces and a culture supportive of people being their authentic selves, hosts events and programs on DEI areas important to our employees, enables development and sustainability of resource groups that give a voice to historically marginalized populations, focuses on retaining our incredible talent, and more! If your professional goals include promoting growth and innovation with colleagues who recognize that we are better together when our differences are valued and respected, then DOL is your place to be!

We Have Strong Core Values

Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other and collaborate.

We are Committed to Developing our Employees

We are deeply invested in our talent and regularly provide meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and coaching. Further, our professional development and performance goal setting process is collaborative and ongoing, and aimed at helping our employees grow and succeed.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

In addition to the comprehensiveState of Colorado benefits package (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/) including competitive medical and dental health plans, employer-paid life insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans withColorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/members/retirement-benefits) , and vacation and sick leave earned each month, there are many other unique benefits that we offer, including:

+ Medical (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/medical) anddental (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/dental) health plans

+ Employer-paid life insurance

+ Paid vacation and sick leave earned each month

+ 10 paid holidays per year

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) – A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan

+ Free access to an on-site fitness center

+ Strong, flexibleretirement benefits (https://www.copera.org/sites/default/files/documents/5-112a.pdf) including 401K and 457 plans

+ Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State personnel system

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program

To learn more about our benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.

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 Law 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, Julie Christopher at [email protected].

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

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