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Director of the Office of the Future of Work

Salary

$103,845.96 - $143,268.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

KAA 8141 NC OFW 7.25

Department

Department of Labor and Employment

Division

Executive Director's Office

Opening Date

06/25/2025

Closing Date

7/16/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

633 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

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.

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Department Information

This posting will remain open until 5:00 PM Mountain Time on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

The position will have hybrid workplace options available however it is a requirement that the applicant selected for this position must report to the Denver office a minimum of three in-person days a week or additional as required by the supervisor and business need.

This position is Non-Classified and therefore 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 Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.

This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.

We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits) :

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus 401(k) and 457 plans

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

+ Employer supplemented Health Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

+ BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) state employee discount program

+ MotivateMe employee wellness program

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

+ Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces

+ RTD EcoPass Commuter Program

+ Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (https://www.colorado.gov/cdle)

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home

PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.

Description of Job

The salary range for this position is:

HOURLY

$49.93 - $68.88

BIWEEKLY

$3,994.08 - $5,510.31

MONTHLY

$8,653.83 - $11,939.00

ANNUALLY

$103,845.96 - $143,268.00

The Director of the Office of the Future of Work will be an innovative, resilient, and influential leader responsible for the successful oversight of the Office’s key initiatives: State Apprenticeship Agency and Digital Access and Empowerment Initiative, as well as shaping future initiatives the Office pursues. The Director guides the development and implementation of the Office’s strategic direction and deliverables, identifies and communicates the Office's priorities, builds the Office’s culture, and effectively manages resources, people, and operations toward achieving the CDLE’s mission and goals in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

This position creates an equitable and inclusive work environment for a team of high-performing, creative professionals, and ensures accountability around employee performance objectives and CDLE values. The Director builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and represents the Office working with other CDLE offices and divisions, counties, local partners, foundations, the Governor’s Office, and the state legislature.

The position will develop comprehensive program plans, implementing programs in accordance with state and federal guidance, and evaluating program outcomes to ensure their efficacy. This position is responsible for ensuring the timely and quality delivery of services to Coloradans, engaging businesses and supporting their needs, and maintaining effective partnerships with related state agencies and partner organizations.

The position ensures the Office’s success through leadership of a strong senior management team, oversight of daily operations, employee engagement, strategic planning and operations, continuous improvement processes, and building and strengthening partner and stakeholder relationships. This is a Senior Executive Services (SES) position which serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director of CDLE. This position serves on the CDLE Executive Team.

Critical to the mission of this Office, this position will oversee the development and implementation of an innovative and comprehensive strategic plan that aligns with and supports the CDLE department-wide strategy and supports the implementation of the CDLE values, vision, mission and strategic plan.

Consistent with the state’s Universal Policy on Positions Exempt from the State Personnel System, this position will be responsible for:

+ Directly controlling, through subordinate managers, relatively large or important segments of a principal department, including the acquisition and administration of human, fiscal, operating and capital resources.

+ Direction and guidance of significant programs, projects and public policy development; and

+ Serving as an advisor, counselor, and special assistant to the department head and other senior officials that have policy making responsibilities, stand in a position of trust and confidence, or play a critical role in the attainment of the department’s or state’s strategic objectives.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position,

+ Experience with workforce development (running a wide variety of programs)

+ Experience in people management (multiple layers of supervision)

+ Experience in strategic planning, vision setting, organizational leadership

+ Experience in budget management ($5M or more with state, federal, philanthropic funds)

+ Experience in grant management (compliance, reporting, implementation, state/federal)

AND

Four (4) years of senior/high level management experience. This experience may be combined with the listed eight (8) years above but must be clearly defined in the application.

Additionally, the successful candidate must have:

+ Proven ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive.

+ Demonstrated effective leadership of staff and partners that resulted in goal and outcome attainment

+ Demonstrated effective communication skills that show the ability to present complex materials efficiently and elegantly

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in fundraising (grant writing and securing philanthropic and federal grants)

+ Experience in policy development (state or federal policy).

+ Experience in apprenticeship, digital access.

+ Experience in innovation in state or federal government (building pilot programs etc.)

+ Experience in a government setting (state, local, federal)

Required Competencies:

+ Leading People : Motivate, develop, and direct people as they lead their teams, and create successful work environments to achieve the organization’s mission, vision and goals.

+ Leading Change: Ability to bring about strategic change to meet organizational goals.

+ Driving Results: Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Ability to work and perform while operating within strict time constraints and competing priorities.

+ Organizational Development: Ability to establish organizational structure, develop strategic work plans, budgets and controls, set goals and objectives to achieve program results, and foster a team environment.

+ Organizational Management:

+ Ability to oversee the analysis of complex human resources, financial, or administrative management, policy, and program issues.

+ Ability to provide strategic direction and ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve goals.

+ Ability to oversee and execute data-driven performance management and outcome-based systems and initiatives.

+ Collaboration: Ability to work effectively and build coalitions with key stakeholders, speak and write authoritatively and compellingly, resolve communication problems, and negotiate and manage competing interests. Ability to work well with constituents regardless of position and authority, contribute to governing boards and committees, and adhere to clear lines of responsibility and accountability.

+ Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with policymakers, administrators, advocates, and a variety of local communities. Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders across the state.

+ Complex Problem Solving : Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options, consider alternative solutions, distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information, and use sound reasoning to arrive at decisions. Approach work with a solutions orientation. Manage competing interests of stakeholders.

+ Innovation: Create a work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation. Explore new ideas, methodologies, different positions, and alternatives to reach outcomes. Assess, manage and take calculated risks to achieve goals. Suggest alternative ways to view or define problems; is not constrained by conventional thinking and established approaches.

+ Critical Thinking : Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

+ Judgment and Decision Making: Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

+ Commitment to public service: Recognizes distinct differences that come with leading in government versus leading in the private sector. Serving the people of Colorado serves as a guiding force behind decisions.

+ Ability to interpret law and understand the big picture, balancing the needs of workers and employers.

+ Ability to incorporate equity, diversity and inclusion principles and strategies into organizations.

+ Embraces government transparency.

+ Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Mail, Calendar, Drive and Docs.

Conditions of Employment:

+ While this posting will accept applications from non-residents of Colorado, it will be a requirement that the applicant selected become a Colorado resident by the time of starting the position.

+ This position will be required to report for a minimum of three in-person days per week.

+ This position will be required to occasionally travel for business purposes.

+ You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.

Supplemental Information

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: [email protected]

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE AND/OR FUTURE VACANCIES

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 State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 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, Sean Montoya, at [email protected] . Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200.

While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.

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What do you see as the opportunities and challenges of the public workforce system today and in the near future?

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Provide an example of how you have designed complex technology, programs, or services to meet the needs of customers. How did you ensure equitable access to the services?

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Describe a time when you worked with multiple stakeholders to achieve a shared goal. How did you handle differing priorities, and what was the outcome?

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Describe a situation where you had to navigate ambiguous regulatory changes that impacted grant programs you were overseeing. How did you approach the uncertainty, and what steps did you take to ensure compliance while minimizing disruption?

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