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DNR EDO - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR III

Salary

$57,708.00 - $92,340.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PAA 00626 05/2025

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Executive Director's Office

Opening Date

05/20/2025

Closing Date

6/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1313 Sherman Street - Room 423 Denver, CO 80203 (Hybrid/Remote)

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Patrick Warnes [email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the listed department and division within that department.

Hiring Pay Rate

Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis. A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

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

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

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, Vision and Dental plans

+ Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA (https://copera.org/welcome-pera-members/new-members) 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://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs)

For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director's Office

This position is located in the Executive Director's Office of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. EDO exists to guide and supervise the activities of the eight Divisions within DNR in the development, preservation and enhancement of Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of its citizens – both now and in the future.

The purpose of the work unit is to manage all aspects of procurement including solicitations, contracting using purchase orders, formalizing agreements and vendor agreements for the Department. These activities fall under the Group II Purchasing Delegation from the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration to the Department of Natural Resources, as well as individual delegations from the State Controller for no-risk and low-risk contract approvals. The unit ensures that all procurement activities are in compliance with the Colorado Procurement Code, Fiscal Rules, and applicable policies, procedures and guidelines.

Description of Job

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

Division Contracts Management:

+ Provide first level review of division contract actions submitted to DNR for Controller approval.

+ Review contract documents attached in DocuSign for accuracy and conformity to applicable rules and guidelines based on both an established set of review criteria and the exercise of professional judgment.

+ Provide first level review of division CORE encumbrance documents related to each underlying contract action.

+ Review other systems (e.g., CMS, DocuSign) for both substantive completeness and procedural accuracy.

+ Work with division contract liaisons in order to correct deficient contract documents or processes in order to advance contract actions through the approval system.

+ Respond to division questions regarding best drafting practices, contract standards, and approval requirements.

Contract Drafting:

+ Draft, assemble, and route for execution the contracts needed by the Executive Director’s Office (EDO).

Reference and Outreach to Division Staff:

+ Provide guidance and counsel to employees throughout the Department’s divisions, particularly procurement liaisons, contract administrators and program/project managers, by analyzing problems, interpreting laws and statutes, researching best practices and seeking information from the State Controller’s Office, Attorney General ‘s Office and State Purchasing Office.

+ Train department staff on procurement rules and regulations and processes.

+ Assist agencies in setting up efficient procedures for processing purchases, managing purchasing needs, and monitoring vendor performance.

+ Work with division procurement liaisons and program managers to gain understanding and support of accountability and responsibility, even when there are unique problems and/or circumstances.

+ May conduct audits of discretionary purchases, contract monitoring and other division procurement activities.

Process Development & Improvement:

+ Recognize and characterize patterns of rework, process anomalies or lack of expertise in individual division staff.

+ Devise strategies for improvement to processes, training, online resources, etc. Finalizing process improvements may include gathering input from division staff, peers or researching best practices.

+ Assist DNR Procurement Unit in updating, modernizing, and improving our internal processes to be a more efficient asset to meet division needs.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) years of professional experience of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, contract writing, specific experience working with program managers in developing and drafting contracts and/or written documents of comparable complexity/technicality, overseeing the contract approval process, and/or related activities or specialized experience in the subject area of the work assigned to the position.

OR

Two (2) years of professional experience of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, contract writing, specific experience working with program managers in developing and drafting contracts and/or written documents of comparable complexity/technicality, overseeing the contract approval process, and/or related activities or specialized experience in the subject area of the work assigned to the position.

AND

Bachelor's degree in - Business Administration, Contract Management, Procurement, Paralegal Studies, Project Management, Government, Political Science, Economics, Law or closely related field.

Class Code: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR (https://dhr.colorado.gov/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h1h-contract-administrator)

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.

Substitutions:

+ Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

+ Additional satisfactory completion of course work from an accredited, non-correspondence college or university in Business Administration, Contract Management, Procurement, Paralegal Studies, Project Management, Government, Political Science, Economics, Law or other field related to the assignment will be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.

+ A Juris Doctor (JD) degree will substitute for the education and experience requirement.

If you are using a degree to substitute for the required experience, you may be required to provide copies of your educational transcripts for verification of your qualifications if requested.

Conditions of Employment:

+ Colorado residency is required at the time of application.

+ Must possess computer skills and be capable of learning new computer programs.

+ You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

+ 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position

+ Previous experience with the State's electronic accounting system (Colorado Operations Resource Engine or "CORE").

+ Previous experience with CMS, and/or DocuSign.

+ Experience in interpreting and applying State Fiscal Rules and Procurement Rules.

+ Professional experience in applying, using, reviewing, or interpreting State of Colorado contracting rules and standards.

+ Experience in project management.

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:

(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

+ This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, 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, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.

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.

+ Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument 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, at [email protected]

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 accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at [email protected] 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.

E-Verify

DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.

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.

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.

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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board. There is no residency waiver for this announcement. Please confirm that you are a current resident of Colorado.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.

+ I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.

+ I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).

+ I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.

03

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:

04

If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).

+ Yes, I have attached my transcripts.

+ No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.

+ Not Applicable

05

Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?

+ Yes

+ No

06

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

07

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

+ I accept and understand.

08

If you are a veteran who is eligible for preference points, did you upload/attach your DD-214? Veterans who wish to seek disability preference points based on a service related disability must submit acceptable documentation to support your claim for veterans' preference (exclude specific/private medical information).

+ Yes

+ No

+ Not Applicable

09

Do you have experience with the State's electronic accounting system (Colorado Operations Resource Engine or "CORE")

+ Yes

+ No

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Please describe your professional experience in interpreting and applying State Fiscal Rules:

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Please describe your professional experience in applying, using, reviewing or interpreting State of Colorado contracting rules and standards:

12

Do you have knowledge and/or experience with State Procurement Rules?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please describe your experience with project management:

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