CDA - Division of Animal Welfare Director (SES)

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CDA - Division of Animal Welfare Director (SES)

Salary

$120,000.00 - $147,000.00 Annually

Location

Broomfield County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

BAA-44104-05032024

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

Commissioner's Office

Opening Date

05/20/2024

Closing Date

6/10/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield CO 80021

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Mary Hunt - mary.hunt@state.co.us or 303-869-9006

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

Who we are:

Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat, put on clothes, or care for an animal--yourlife is touched by agriculture. Colorado's food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in2019and supports nearly 5% of the state's workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.

Mission:

The CDA's mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado's agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment.

Core Values: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, and Respect

CDA Wildly Important Goals:

To accomplish our mission, CDA focuses on four “wildly important goals:”

Goal 1: Building Economic and Supply Chain Resilience

Goal 2: Advancing Voluntary Stewardship

Goal 3: Supporting the Next Generation in Agriculture

Goal 4: Promoting Animal Health and Welfare

We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website (https://ag.colorado.gov/home/about-us) .

What you get from us:

In addition to a great work location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

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

• Benefits: See "Benefits" tab in the job announcement for the variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

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

• BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/multiproduct) state employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/employee-wellness-program)

• Excellent work-life programs, such asflexible schedules,remote work opportunities,free parking,professional developmentand more!

To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/totalcompensation

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.

Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi .

Description of Job

Work Unit:

The mission of The Division of Animal Welfare (DAW )is to advance the overall welfare of companion animals and livestock by enforcing animal welfare laws and regulations established by the Animal Protection Act, the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act, and other animal welfare laws established in State statute. The division currently comprises the Bureau of Animal Protection (BAP) and Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA) programs. The division’s mission is primarily regulatory, focusing on conducting inspections and investigations into allegations of animal cruelty, mistreatment, neglect, and noncompliance with pet care facility requirements. The division initiates appropriate enforcement action when a violation can be substantiated. The division commissions over 100 qualified BAP agents and licenses and regulates over 2,000 businesses that fall under the authority of PACFA. Division staff, as well as commissioned BAP agents, assist law enforcement agencies in addressing complaints of animal cruelty, mistreatment, and neglect by assisting with criminal investigations. In addition, the division provides proactive outreach and education that helps livestock producers and hobbyists, pet owners, and pet facilities in preventing animal mistreatment and improve animal welfare in Colorado, including the implementation of a new equine welfare grant program.

Position:

This position serves as the Director of the Division of Animal Welfare and provides the leadership, direction, management and oversight of the division programs and staff. This position successfully enforces animal welfare laws and regulations and implements proactive engagement with licensees, livestock producers and hobbyists, pet owners, stakeholders, law enforcement, and the public. Specific job duties of this position include managing the division operations and strategic planning, providing oversight on investigations and enforcement decisions, managing the division budget and personnel, and leading outreach and educational efforts.

Duties Include:

Management of the Division Strategic Direction and Operations

Responsible for the division's strategic direction and continuity of operations, including strategic planning, implementation of new legislation, application of policies and procedures, and execution of administrative actions.

Oversight and Direction on Investigations and Enforcement Actions

Provide division-level oversight on investigations and enforcement actions related to instances of animal neglect and mistreatment. Responsible for ensuring investigations are accurate and completed in a timely manner and result in appropriate and successful enforcement actions. Ensure the division programs maintain an efficient and consistent investigative process, including effective intake of public complaints of animal mistreatment, neglect, and abuse and instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations. Ensures investigative staff receive the necessary training and education on applicable animal welfare laws and regulations.

Outreach and Education Direction

Directs the communication and outreach initiatives to ensure stakeholders are informed on matters related to the division's mission, statutory obligations, laws and regulations, and emerging issues related to animal welfare. Initiatives include advancing productive partnerships, responding to public inquiries, and executing educational efforts and issuing grants and other funding that proactively advance animal welfare.

Supervision and Leadership of Staff

Provides supervision of program managers and outreach specialists while supporting all division staff by maintaining a positive team culture, providing resources and training opportunities, and leading initiatives that improve staff performance and development.

Budget Management

Responsible for ensuring programs have the necessary financial resources to cover personnel and operating expenditures required to respond to inspections, investigations, and outreach demands on the programs. Ensures the division is fiscally responsible and compliant with department and state fiscal policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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.

Salary:

$4,615.38 - $5,653.85 Biweekly

$10,000.00 - $12,250.00 Monthly

$120,000.00 - $147,000.00 Annually

This position is eligible for hybrid and flexible work arrangements.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study relevant to the position (see substitutions below); and

• Six (6) years of full-time professional experience in agribusiness, agriculture, livestock husbandry, animal health and welfare, law enforcement, regulatory programs, animal control or other fields closely related to the position. Experience must include:

• Experience in managing a regulatory program or overseeing regulatory compliance for an organization.

• Two (2) years of professional public or business administration, which included establishing organizational structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals and objectives to achieve program results, fostering a team environment, and conducting data collection and analysis.

• Two (2) years of experience must include supervision, including hiring, setting goals, performance evaluation, and correcting performance issues as needed.

Substitutions:

• A combination of work experience as listed in the minimum qualification, which provides the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.

YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS WILL BE USED IN A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS. RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS WILL NOT BE USED IN THIS PROCESS, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION IS DETAILED AND COMPLETED IN FULL.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing a regulatory program, including pursuing enforcement actions and working through court proceedings.

• Experience working with local law enforcement agencies and prosecuting attorneys.

• Direct experience conducting inspections or investigations of alleged cruelty, neglect, mistreatment, and abandonment of livestock or pet animals.

• Firm understanding of applicable animal welfare laws and regulations.

• Education in proper handling and care of livestock and pet animals, and the ability to make an educated assessment of an animal's overall welfare.

• Veterinary medical or veterinary technician training or experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and be able to travel independently. This position will require travel throughout Colorado and may include traveling on short notice.

• Circumstances may require a position to work outside of regular business hours.

Required Competencies:

• Clear understanding and experience in managing a regulatory program.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

• Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem - solve, prioritize, create systems and processes and collaborate with and engage others.

• Ability to work in a fast - paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions .

• Detail oriented .

• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state .

• Work well under pressure.

• Strong relationship management skills and excellent representation of the department in community interactions.

• A proven track record for developing and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders and industry experts.

• Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills.

• Proactive approaches to problem - solving and strong decision - making capability.

• Highly resourceful team - player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.

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Important Information:

Part of, or the entire selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

Please submit the following:

• Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualifications

• OR If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Colorado%20Paper%20Application%20%28February%202020%29.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to mary.hunt@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

• Resume and cover letters (preferred)

• Unofficial copy of transcripts (if applicable)

• DD214 (if applicable)

Factors that will be assessed:

• Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.

• Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement.

• Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Important Information: Part of, or the entire exam for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application material. Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself . Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

All applications that are received by the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement by a Human Resources Specialist. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

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 an accommodation, please contact by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date 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.

The Department of Agriculture 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 Mary Hunt, atmary.hunt@state.co.usor call 303-869-9006.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call 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 upload (attach) it.

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Are you a current or previous Colorado state employee?

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• No

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  If you are a current or previous Colorado state employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number.

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  Please list your management experience as related to this position. Make sure to include any experience in a regulatory environment.

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  What is your background in animal agriculture, animal husbandry, animal health and welfare, or pet animals?

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  What is your experience in law enforcement and/or the assessment, inspection, and in assisting investigations of cruelty, neglect, mistreatment, abandonment, and other complaints concerning animal welfare?

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