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CPW PROJECT MANAGER I / Interpretive Signs and Exhibits Coordinator (Denver, CO)

Salary

$70,140.00 - $91,188.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PMA 32121 08/24

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Opening Date

08/30/2024

Closing Date

9/22/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

6060 Broadway, Denver, CO

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Kristi Ryan kristi.ryan@state.co.us

Hiring Pay Rate

Please note that all employees new to the State Personnel System are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

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 position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.

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.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans

• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Employee Wellness programs

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Accounts

• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave

• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch) .

COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE (http://cpw.state.co.us/)

Colorado Parks and Wildlife was given an incredible mission by the people of Colorado - Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.

The Education, Partnership, and Volunteer Section (EDPV) provides statewide formal and informal educational programs and activities to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) customers (internal and external) and constituents (hunters, anglers, outdoor recreationists, schools, etc.); develops organizational statewide partnerships with internal and external stakeholders regarding shared/common interests (participant recruitment and outreach, resource conservation, education, etc.); recruits, trains, and coordinates the use of volunteers statewide in a variety of activities and programs relating to Colorado’s wildlife, outdoor recreation resources, and the management of those resources. The ten statewide programs within EDPV are: Formal Education, Archery in the Schools, Volunteer, Partnership, Hunter Education, Hunter Outreach, Angler Education, Wildlife Viewing, Interpretation, and School Programs.

Description of Job

The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) defines interpretation as “a purposeful approach to communication that facilitates meaningful, relevant, and inclusive experiences that deepen understanding, broaden perspectives, and inspire engagement with the world around us.” Interpreters connect visitors to important natural, cultural, and historical resources at parks, nature centers, and historical sites through in-person interpretive programs, as well as self-guided, non-personal interpretive media (e.g. signs and exhibits). The Interpretive Signs and Exhibits Coordinator must have extensive knowledge of non-personal interpretive principles, design, techniques, and materials. The coordinator must also have considerable knowledge of the natural and cultural history of the state, outdoor recreation and resource management practices, the importance of inclusive and holistic storytelling, communication strategies, and audience dynamics.

The Interpretive Signs and Exhibits Coordinator is a subject-matter expert in planning, designing, and implementing non-personal interpretive resources, such as interpretive signs and interactive educational exhibits. This position is responsible for the development and program management of the statewide interpretive signs and exhibits project across CPW sites. This role involves collaborating with various sections, staff, partners and vendors across the state to create engaging and educational signs and displays that enhance the visitor experience, support the organization's mission, include Indigenous and holistic storytelling of state lands, offer inclusive and accessible experiences, and effectively communicate key agency messages. The coordinator will oversee all aspects of sign and exhibit development from concept to completion, ensuring high standards of design, accuracy, relevancy, and visitor engagement are accomplished. This position works directly with the Statewide Interpretation and Wildlife Viewing Coordinator, Regional Education Coordinators, the graphic design team, and other interest holders to develop and implement project goals and objectives.

This position is instrumental in fulfilling CPW’s mission of providing a quality state parks system and enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. This position enhances the public’s awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the natural, cultural, and recreational resources managed by CPW; influences visitor attitudes and behaviors to foster responsible actions and resource stewardship; and provides visitors with user-friendly and consistent information to have an educational, safe and positive visit to CPW sites.

Interpretive Sign and Exhibit Project Management

Directs statewide activities of the CPW Interpretive Sign and Exhibit Program, including oversight of sign and exhibit visioning, planning, design, production, fabrication, and installation. Is the primary point of contact for agency-wide interpretive sign/exhibit projects. Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables that support agency and program vision and professional best practices in collaboration with agency staff and interest holders. Develops comprehensive project plans, outlining timelines, resource allocation, and tasks necessary for successful project completion. Coordinates project activities, resources, equipment, and information. Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential risks/issues, and devises contingency plans. Coaches, mentors, motivates, and supervises project team members and contractors, and influences them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project. Prepares regular/annual program reports, including partnership project reports as needed. Provides input for plans, policies, and procedures at both the regional and state levels and attends trainings and meetings as assigned or approved.

Conducts project reviews and evaluates the results at the end of the project and creates recommendation reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Ensures project deliverables meet deadlines, quality standards and client expectations.

Leads collaborative planning with internal and external interest holders to execute a vision for self-guided interpretation and education at CPW sites. Coordinates with staff, partnering agencies, sovereign Tribes, non-governmental organizations, and other parties to identify, develop, and install signs and exhibits media that convey statewide, regional, and place-based interpretive themes related to the diverse scenic, natural, cultural, and historical resources of Colorado’s state lands.

The role must have a working understanding of current technology in the areas of desktop publishing; graphic and computerized design; audio, visual, and web-based media; and exhibit development. It is critical to keep current with industry developments and best practices in these areas for incorporation into non-personal interpretation.

This position requires knowledge of rules, regulations, and procedures governing non-personal communications and must be knowledgeable in federal and state accessibility laws and standards for exhibits, non-personal products, and information and communication technology.

Graphic Design Projects

The Interpretive Signs and Exhibits Coordinator is responsible for securing and working with interpretive contractors to create thought-provoking, visually appealing, and/or interactive graphic designs for interpretive signs, exhibits, displays, and other projects. This position may assist with creating visually engaging and informative graphics for interpretive signs, exhibits, and displays, as well as helping with other graphic design projects as needed. This role involves collaborating with vendors, CPW interpreters, content developers, and other interest holders in designing materials that enhance the visitor experience and effectively communicate educational content.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in project management that includes educational and/or interpretive signs and/or exhibits management or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

A combination of related education in project management, interpretive design, science communication, visual arts, museum studies, storytelling or related courses and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years

Substitutions

Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required Competencies

• Strong organizational skills, detail orientation and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

• Ability to work independently and take initiative by using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify solutions to challenges

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate through all avenues of communication (e.g. email, phone, website, in-person, etc.)

• Outstanding customer service skills which includes timely responses to all customers

• High attention to detail

• Ability to perform under pressure and on deadline

• Excellent writing and public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, audience-specific materials

• Ability to problem solve independently and as a team member

• Being reliable and punctual

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Internet research

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position

• Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience

• Knowledge of parks, wildlife and outdoor recreation topics, issues and interest holders

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Certified Interpretive Planner and/or Certified Heritage Interpreter Certification

• Interpretive Guide Certificate or equivalent

• Conditions of Employment

• State of Colorado residency is required at the time of application.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado driver's license if operating a State vehicle.

• Background Check (Criminal, Driving, Sex Offender)

• May travel regularly for site visits

• Must be able to work from CPW headquarters office at least once a week. Otherwise, position is open for negotiation around telework/flexplace work agreements.

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, i f 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 ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), 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

The Assessment Process

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement .

• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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 Department of Natural Resources 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, at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date

Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.

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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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?]

• Yes

• No

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  Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.

• I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.

• I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).

• I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.

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  Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:

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  Please select which range most accurately reflects your years of experience in project management that includes educational and/or interpretive signs and/or exhibits management, or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

• 0 to less than 1 year

• 1 year but less than 2 years

• 2 years but less than 3 years

• 3 years but less than 4 years

• 4 years but less than 5 years

• 5 years but less than 6 years

• 6 years but less than 7 years

• 7 years but less than 8 years

• 8 years but less than 9 years

• 9 years but less than 10 years

• 10 or more years

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  Please describe in detail, your experience in managing a large-scale project from conception to completion.

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  Give 1 or 2 examples of emerging trends in interpretive signage and exhibits that you find exciting or relevant. How have you/might you incorporate one of these trends in current or future projects?

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  Please describe your process for developing non-personal interpretive content. Include an example of how you ensured interpretive content was engaging and accessible to diverse audiences.

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  Please describe why you are interested in this position and working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife:

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  All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts. Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions since responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication. This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews. Please acknowledge your receipt of this notice:

• I acknowledge this receipt of this notice.

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