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CCi Life Safety and Facility Manager

Salary

$5,845.00 - $9,353.00 Monthly

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

CCi #7711 Safety Spec IV 07.25

Department

Department of Corrections

Opening Date

06/05/2025

Closing Date

6/18/2025 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1250 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

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

Who May Apply: This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

+ Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;

+ Medical and dental health plans;

+ Short and long term disability coverage;

+ Paid life insurance;

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;

+ Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;

+ Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) for more information.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Description of Job

This position is directly responsible for the Life Safety Program including all audits, certifications, and other ancillary responsibilities at all 40+ Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi) physical locations around the state. This position assures compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards, accepted federal, state, and local fire codes, health standards, safety standards, hazardous materials regulations, other recognized standards, and departmental policy and procedures.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

+ Oversees the life safety program for a wide variety of industries including licensed plate manufacturing, garment production, dairies, leather work, fisheries, furniture manufacturing, auto body shops, fleet management, and others to address accident prevention, risk assessment, loss control, and accident investigation;

+ Conducts regular site visits to each industry plant; liaises with shop supervisors and conducts onsite inspections;

+ Consults with leadership team in all areas that are deficient; advise and direct how to become compliant;

+ Serves as ACA coordinator; enlists and directs staff participation in maintaining CCi accreditation and directs efforts of shop managers in order to meet ACA compliance;

+ Collects, compiles, drafts, and analyzes information; collaborates with supervisors and recommends plans of action to meet ACA standards;

+ Manages CCi ACA policy review process of all policies impacting operations and makes revisions and/or proposes changes to policies and procedures;

+ Conducts thorough inspections throughout all areas of CCi to determine if safety guidelines are being followed and that chemical and tool inventory/issues are being appropriately monitored according to ACA and CDOC guidelines;

+ Ensures compliance of Federal, State, CDOC, and CCi regulations and Operations Memorandums as they apply to plant operations, plant management, OSHA. Life Safety, Hazmat, ADA, fire extinguishers, and first aid equipment and supplies, ensuring safety of staff and offenders;

+ Identify hazards and continually assess the risk of accident or injury. Advocate prevention and encourage staff and offenders to report hazards;

+ Conduct safety investigations of reported life safety related incidents to include safety rule violations, worksite injuries, hazardous material spills, electrical shock incidents and near misses;

+ In conjunction with Agribusiness Manager, inspects areas occupied by animals to ensure health and safety compliance;

+ Reviews layout designs; negotiates with architects, engineers and code approval regulating bodies for existing and new plant facilities;

+ Reviews projects and project budgets and plans for future needs;

+ Prepares and analysis budget for all plant requirements and replacement needs;

+ Schedules maintenance for plant and manufacturing equipment;

+ Prepares and plans projects, contract agreements, project directives, and other documents as needed;

+ Develop and conduct training on areas such as fire safety, evacuation, worker safety, hazardous materials, and safety equipment;

+ Travelling to other locations within the State of Colorado;

+ Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

+ Seven (7) years of professional work experience in a life safety field, occupational health, or professional inspections in a safety or sanitation environment. This experience must include managing and coordinating an accreditation or auditing program.

-OR-

Experience and Education:

+ Three (3) years of professional work experience in a life safety field, occupational health, or professional inspections in a safety or sanitation environment. This experience must include managing and coordinating an accreditation or auditing programAND Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business, occupational health, health administration, industrial hygiene, public health, industrial arts, industrial relations, hazardous materials, risk management or a closely related field.Unofficial transcripts showing the college/university name, student name, degree, and date conferred/awarded must be submitted with the application in order to receive credit.

Life Safetyis defined as the protection of people and property based on building construction, protection and occupancy that minimizes the effect of fire and related hazards.

Occupational Healthis defined as the identification and control of the risks arising from physical, chemical, and other workplace hazards in order to establish and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

Substitutions:

+ Additional experience in the above mentioned areas which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.

+ A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the fields listed above may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and one year of experience.

+ A bachelor's degree (or higher) that is not in a closely related field of study, may substitute up to 60 semester hours of core coursework on a year-for-year basis.

Required Competencies:

+ Knowledge of all chemical, fire safety, and life safety regulations and codes;

+ Knowledge of construction materials and their interactions with each other;

+ Knowledge of maintenance procedures to ensure a clean healthy working environment;

+ Demonstrated ability to manage a comprehensive facility-wide program;

+ Ability to interpret and/or explain complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines;

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills;

+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;

+ Impeccable organizational skills and compelling attention to details;

+ Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office;

+ Ability to read and comprehend the English language;

+ Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience managing a life safety program in a variety of industries;

+ Experience managing a life safety program in a correctional environment;

+ Knowledge of the security procedures of all facilities to have CCi programs;

+ Knowledge of FMF procedures for writing project directives and obtaining proper approvals for various projects;

+ Experience training others on life safety concerns;

+ Experience with policy drafting, review, recommendations, and development for governmental, correctional, and/or organization entity;

+ Comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State guidelines to ensure compliance with policy development;

+ Experience creating, gathering, or interpreting agency accreditation file documentation;

+ Experience as an auditor.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including language models, to create, write, or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in the disqualification of an applicant.

Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job , Minimum Qualifications , Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the “Work Experience” section of the application. 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 score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records

Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC’s consideration of application for employment.

+ Must be 21 years of age

+ Possess a valid driver’s license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards (https://osc.colorado.gov/sites/osc/files/documents/Universal%20Policy%20Driving%20Standards.pdf) . Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. A ll State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.

+ CDL (CTU Class B CDL Program), then it requires the below Conditions of Employment be completed PRIOR to operating any commercial motor vehicle for DOC/ the State of Colorado. All current staff, newly hired staff and future job applicants need to have the following completed and on file per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Code of Colorado Regulations.(Any violation found, refusal to complete, or failure to complete the following initial driver qualification file documents and the required ongoing updates will not only disqualify you from consideration of employment for this safety-sensitive driving position but also remove you from any safety sensitive driving position as required by 8 CCR 1507-1 (http://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=11895&fileName=8%20CCR%201507-1) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ( https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ ):

+ Must hold an active and valid Colorado driver license appropriate for the vehicle type and position responsibilities as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ( https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ ).

+ Pre-employment drug and alcohol documents 49 CFR 40.25(j) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-A/part-40#40.25) ; 49 CFR 382.301 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-382#382.301) Must complete clearinghouse processes (successfully register and authorize DOC to conduct a full Clearinghouse query) with Office of Inspector General.

+ Complete a DOT-compliant job application as required by 49 CFR 391.21 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-391#391.21) . A driver must not drive a CMV unless an application for employment is completed and signed.

+ Drivers Road Test Certificate or Equivalent as required by 49 CFR 391.31(e) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-391#391.31) A person must not drive a commercial motor vehicle until they have successfully completed a road test issued a certificate or certificate of equivalent.

+ Successful Inquiry to previous employers: Safety History Records Request 49 CFR 391.23(a)(1)and(b (https://csa.fmcsa.dot.gov/safetyplanner/documents/Forms/Safety-History-Records-Request\_tagged.pdf) ) must be completed within the first 30 days of employment.

+ Safety Performance History Records: Driver Correction or Rebuttal (if applicable) as required by CFR 391.23(i)(2) and 49 CFR 391.23(j)(3)) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-391#391.23)

+ Provide Medical Examination Report and Medical Examiner’s Certificate as required by 49 CFR 391.43 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-391#391.43) Medical examiner listed on certificate must be listed on National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/) as required by 49 CFR 391.51(b)(9)(ii)) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-391#391.51)

+ Driver-specific or situation-specific documents - Complete where applicable .

+ Entry-Level Driver Training Certificate — 49 CFR 380.509(b) (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-380) All CDL drivers with less than one year of experience must provide this certificate.

+ Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) Driver Training Certificate — 49 CFR 380.401 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-380#380.401) A driver must not operate an LCV unless the driver can produce an LCV Driver Training

+ Certificate or an LCV Driver Training Certificate of Grandfathering.

+ Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) Certificate of Grandfathering — 49 CFR 380.111 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-380#380.111)

+ Multiple-Employer Drivers — 49 CFR 391.63 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-391#391.63)

+ Skill Performance Evaluation Certificate — 49 CFR 391.49 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-391#391.49)

+ Possess a high school diploma or GED

+ Have NO felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts, activity, and sexual behavior, in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.

+ Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDOC uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. CDOC does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

+ Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension , relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics

+ Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics

+ Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist

+ Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down

+ Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows

+ Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows

+ Swing a baton in a striking technique

+ Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;

+ Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions

+ Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment

+ Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security

+ Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury

+ Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently

+ Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations

+ Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner

+ Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders

+ Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments

+ Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings

+ Willing and able to travel

+ Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule

+ TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicant’s background reveal criminal charges, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written/official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

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 ( [email protected] ), 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 to spb.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, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

After submitting an application, you should receive an email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address: [email protected]. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact Jay Julian at [email protected].

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

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 Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange , at [email protected] or call 719-728-0270 .

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

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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I acknowledge that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that I am applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

+ I so acknowledge.

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If you are using college course work to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, a copy of your official (or unofficial) transcript noting degree type and date conferred/awarded is required by the application deadline. Have you attached/uploaded your transcripts?

+ Yes, I have attached my transcripts.

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

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By clicking below, you acknowledge that the selections process may consist primarily of a review of your application and/or supplemental questions against the minimum qualifications, required competencies and preferred qualifications. Your responses will also be evaluated on ability to follow instructions, clarity, conciseness, organization, grammar, spelling and word choice. Do you acknowledge this?

+ I so acknowledge.

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Choose the statement(s) below which you have experience in

+ Knowledge of Fire and Building codes

+ Knowledge of construction materials and their interactions with each other

+ Knowledge of the security procedures of all facilities that have Cci programs in them or tied to them

+ Knowledge of maintenance procedures to ensure a clean healthy working environment

+ Knowledge of teaching staff and inmates and/or hard to serve individuals in the various program procedures

+ Knowledge of writing project directives and obtaining proper approvals for various projects

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Describe your experience managing a life safety program in a variety of industries. Be sure to include the company name, your role, the type of industry, and challenges you encountered.

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Please describe a time you discovered a life safety deficiency. What steps did you take to address the issue and ensure future compliance?

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Certification and Confidentiality Statement I certify that: --I understand that this, my completed Application, the attached Supplemental Questions and my responses are confidential and that I have neither consulted with others nor received assistance in the writing or editing of my responses and the information contained herein was prepared and completed solely by me and only me. --All the information I have provided herein is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and is made in good faith. --I have not communicated the confidential information of this, my Application and the attached Supplemental Questions in a