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Project Planner I

Salary

$68,148.00 - $95,400.00 Annually

Location

Gunnison County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FY26-GWA-D9E1-08/25

Department

Western Colorado University

Opening Date

08/01/2025

Closing Date

8/20/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Western Colorado University Campus, 1 Western Way, Gunnison, CO, 81231

Hiring Pay Rate

$36.06 per hour ($75,000 annually)

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Sherry Ford, AVP of Campus Operations and Construction: [email protected]

How To Apply

Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

+ Description

+ Benefits

Department Information

TO VIEW THE FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND APPLY, CLICK HERE (https://western.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WESTERN/details/Program-Assistant-I---RESS-Department\_R659-2)

Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, the anticipated hiring pay rate is $36.06 per hour ($75,000 annually).

Western Colorado University is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,000 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty and staff members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. To learn more about the University, visitwww.western.edu. For a glimpse of Western's wonderful location in the Gunnison Valley, visit gunnisoncrestedbutte.com (https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/visit/) .

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

+ Colorado PERA retirement

+ Voluntary participation in 401(k), 457, and 403(b) retirement plans

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with generous employer premium contributions)

+ Basic life insurance coverage (at no cost)

+ Optional life insurance for employees and their families

+ Short-term disability coverage (at no cost)

+ Optional long-term disability coverage

+ Flexible spending plans

+ Employer contributions to a qualified Health Savings Account

+ 11 paid state holidays per year

+ Paid vacation and sick leave

+ An annual campus health fair with free biometric/blood screenings, free flu shots, and other free screening services available

+ Discounted memberships to the campus fieldhouse and fitness center

+ Employee and dependent tuition benefits after one year of employment

Description of Job

This position works closely with the AVP for Campus Operations and Construction and operations services. It oversees contractors on smaller projects and inspections, as well as warranty and construction review on larger campus projects. This work includes participation in meetings for future capital and controlled maintenance projects. This position estimates, plans, and inspects projects of all sizes and performs work for smaller projects (such as building or hardware repairs), when appropriate.

JOB DUTIES:

+ Manages all aspects of campus facility/operations projects: reviews and interprets blue prints; provides detailed cost breakdowns; coordinates work with contractors to ensure completion with minimum disruption of campus activities; communicates with contractors/customers regarding desired outcomes, timelines, impact, and expectations to achieve project goals

+ Ensures that campus construction projects are executed according to the Colorado Office of the State Architect processes, policies established by Western Colorado University, and all Colorado codes and laws

+ Analyzes cost and value of various projects

+ Performs skilled journeyman-level carpentry work: designs and lays out projects, orders materials, and participates in construction, alterations, maintenance, and repair

+ Prioritizes and schedules facilities/operations projects day-to-day, based on incoming work orders, and schedules routine maintenance

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience Only: Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

-OR-

+ Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Demonstrated experience working on a variety of facility/operations/construction projects, including higher education construction

+ Experience following Colorado Office of the State Architect processes

+ Experience with Colorado construction codes and laws

+ Experience with construction, including work with design phases, planning and programming, coordination with clients/authorities/contractors

+ Experience working with project cost analysis and added value measurements

+ Experience using Microsoft Office applications

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

Relevant experience must be clearly documented on the application. Part-time work will be prorated.You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts (or other documentation) to demonstrate related education/apprenticeship program(s).

When submitting the initial employment application/materials for this position, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an education institution or program.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

+ Must be a Colorado Resident at the time of application.

+ The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

+ This position is designated as essential services (meaning it performs services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of Western Colorado University facility users). As such, there may be times when the position is required to work unexpected or unusual work hours without delay or interruption to perform essential and/or emergency services.

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 tospb.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, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.

Supplemental Information

RESIDENCY REQUIRMENT

Our state constitution requires that applicants for classified positions must be current residents of Colorado AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS

Please be aware the application review is based solely upon the information provided in your application. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide extensive detail in these sections of your application. You should specifically address how, and in what capacity, your qualifications satisfy the minimum requirements of this position.

ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS

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.

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western 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 performing 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 the Office of Human Resources [email protected] (970) 943-3140.

THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Methods of Appointment:Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Please note the eligible list derived from this announcement may be used to fill more than one vacancy.

TO VIEW THE FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND APPLY, CLICK HERE (https://western.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WESTERN/details/Program-Assistant-I---RESS-Department\_R659-2)

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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