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PWR IRC Specialist

Salary

$75,000.00 - $78,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1999-SnrCnslt-Path-0825

Department

Department of Education

Division

School District Operations

Opening Date

08/19/2025

Closing Date

9/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

Downtown Denver/Metro; Eligible for a hybrid work agreement.

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

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting the public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

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.

Why Work For CDE

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

+ Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.

+ Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.

+ Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance

+ Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

+ 11 paid holidays per year

+ Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals

+ Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org

+ Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)

+ Paid professional development opportunities

A wide 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 most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

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.

Description of Job

Position Summary:

Description of Job

The Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Specialist oversees programming that helps prepare students for the next step in their educational and life pathway. This position will oversee industry recognized credential (IRC) initiatives and provide technical assistance and support to school districts across Colorado. Industry recognized credential is defined as an industry recognized certification and a non-degree credential.

The Colorado Department of Education’s strategic plan includes the following Wildly Important Goal: Starting with the anticipated year of graduation of 2029, 100% of graduates will have achieved at least one of the following:

1) Earned a quality, in-demand non-degree credential;

2) Earned 12 college credits that count toward a postsecondary credential;

3) Participated in one high-quality industry-recognized credentials (WBL) opportunity (from Learning Through Work and Learning at Work sections of the Colorado Industry-recognized credentials Continuum and outlined in thequality expectations (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z2SorYYPTPOUxhFKsBx9CYjXm0iWmS\_Sai8l208Wed0/edit?tab=t.0) ). This position is integral to ensuring students have the opportunity for high quality industry-recognized credentials opportunities while in high school.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Manage the implementation and coordination of secondary industry-recognized credentials opportunities at local education providers (LEPs), overseeing related procedures and processes.

+ Plan and execute technical assistance, training, webinars, presentations, and professional learning related to industry-recognized credentials to support local education providers in offering industry-recognized credentials opportunities to all high school students by 2029.

+ Collaborate with the Colorado Department of Education's (CDE’s) Information Management Services unit to fulfill data reporting requirements for secondary industry-recognized credentials opportunities.

+ Write documents that accurately reflect and align with state statute and State Board of Education rules regarding secondary industry-recognized credentials requirements.

+ Support LEPs with submission of self-reported data on secondary industry-recognized credentials outcomes.

+ Analyze secondary industry-recognized credentials outcomes data to expand access to students across the state.

+ Serve as liaison to partner agencies, vendors and other constituents for secondary industry-recognized credentials outcomes.

+ Develop written correspondence, documents, reports and materials for internal and external audiences for secondary industry-recognized credentials opportunities.

+ Initiate, develop and implement, in coordination with CDE’s Communication Division, creative ways to communicate promising practices to K-12 districts and charter schools.

+ Collaborate across CDE offices and units, and with external state and federal agencies.

+ Comply with all department, state, partner and federal regulations and guidelines.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

This position is Full-time, is Hybrid (Remote/Home Office w/requirement to report to Work location per business needs)

+ Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm

+ Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs

+ 10% Travel Within State of Colorado

+ A Remote (Home) office is required

+ Required to report to the work locationper business needs

+ Essential Functions (ADAAA)

+ MEDIUM/Office-Work Site Environment:

+ Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time

+ May be required to exert up to 10 lbs. of force constantly, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects(If lifting boxes, documents, mail, or packages of 10 lbs or more)

+ Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, squatting, climbing, etc.

+ May Require exposure to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, high elevations, noise, etc.

+ DL Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle (OR State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle/Colorado DL required) to complete travel requirements.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment

Minimum Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus at least three (3) years of experience in K-12 education, higher education and with industry recognized credential programs experience

+ OR seven (7) years of professional experience in a relevant field involving industry recognized credential experiences in partnership with K-12, Career and Technical Education and higher education.

Competency and Qualification Requirements:

+ Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

+ Time management skills to stay organized and effectively prioritize multiple projects with varying timelines and responsibilities.

+ Demonstrates excellent analytical skills, particularly in interpreting outcomes-related data.

+ Ability to interpret statutory data reporting requirements and implement technical solutions to accomplish them.

+ Ability to interpret and implement state statute and State Board of Education rules.

+ Skilled in utilizing a range of digital tools to support fieldwork, collaboration, and the secure sharing of information and documents, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, survey platforms, and Syncplicity.

+ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to develop and manage large-scale programs and projects, while effectively partnering with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including industry representatives, technical assistance providers and various offices and units within CDE.

+ Must possess a valid driver’s license.

+ Up to 10% in-state travel required, with occasional overnight stays as necessary.

+ The ability to pass a background check, which includes a motor vehicle records search.

+ Ability to effectively communicate, present and deliver training to diverse audiences. Knowledge of educational systems within the state of Colorado.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience working with rural communities in Colorado

Supplemental Information

Conditions of Employment (Required):

+ Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.

+ Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel (percentage 10%)

+ Work extended schedule per business needs

+ Report to work location per business needs

+ Valid Driver's License Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle to complete travel requirements.

+ Complete Applications must include the following documents:

+ Completed Application Required

Please ensure that thework sectionof the application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications.

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.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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(s) 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 Education 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 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 our ADAAA Coordinator at [email protected].

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 posted salary range is the department's good faith offer for this position. Are you willing to accept a salary within this range if offered the position?

+ Yes.

+ No.

+ Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.

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If you are a current CDE employee, please email HR internal to notify them of your application. Internal candidates will be given first consideration. Please enter in your EID (997) so that we may verify your employment. If you indicated that you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): If not internal, please enter NA.

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