DOLA Temporary Aide (Child Care Planning and Schoolyard Grant Program Manager) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4981209)  DOLA Temporary Aide (Child Care Planning and Schoolyard Grant Program Manager) Salary $16.55 - $38.50 Hourly Location Denver Metro, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number NAA-90277-06.2025 Department Department of Local Affairs Division Division of Local Government Opening Date 06/20/2025 Closing Date 6/23/2025 3:00 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203 FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Melissa Bellew: melissa.bellew@state.co.us Type of Announcement This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. 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 This announcement is a transparency posting. Applications will not be accepted. About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability. Vision The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities. Mission Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities. Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs? The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs. In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include: + Medical and Dental Plans (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) + Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://copera.org/welcome-pera-members/new-members) plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans (https://copera.org/retirees/peraplus-401-k-457-plans) + Employee Wellness Programs + Paid Life Insurance + 11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) + Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage + RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees + Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options + Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) + Training opportunities + Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program Description of Job This temporary position will report to the Community Development Office within the Division of Local Government (DLG). The Child Care Planning and Schoolyard Grant Program Manager, with guidance from the unit manager, will be primarily responsible for developing the new Child Care Planning Grant program for local governments. This includes program development, stakeholder outreach, program promotion and launch, technical assistance, application review, payment approvals, monitoring, and project and program close-out. This position will also support development and implementation of the Community Schoolyards Grant Program. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Class Code & Classification Description P1A1XX Temporary Aide Minimum Qualifications Experience Only: One (1) year of local government experience. Conditions of Employment + Must be a Colorado resident at time of application. + You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment. Supplemental Information 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 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. DOLA 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 a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at melissa.bellew@state.co.us. Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll. Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) please contact 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. Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules. For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Melissa Bellew via email at melissa.bellew@state.co.us. 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. Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Please verify your email addressVerify Email