Job Description
Policy Advisor
State of Colorado Job Opportunities
Denver, CO
Job details
Salary
$5,000 - $6,250 a month
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description
Department Information
Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone. The Governor's staff includes offices for budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.
Description of Job
The Policy Advisor reports to the Governor’s Policy Director. The Policy Advisor’s portfolio may include, but is not limited to, criminal and juvenile justice, human services, transportation, broadband/technology, regulated industries, public safety and emergency preparedness.
Successful candidates will have the ability to multitask and function effectively in a professional environment. They are detail-oriented strategic thinkers with well-developed decision-making, research, analytical and project management skills. They also have strong written and verbal communication skills, advanced interpersonal skills, the ability to learn and assimilate information quickly, and the ability to influence and persuade to affect solutions to complex problems. A well-developed familiarity with Colorado policy issues and demographics is an asset.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Public policy analysis and development skills, as demonstrated by professional and/or academic experience.
Experience working on policy areas in the relevant portfolio, or related issues.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with governmental and legislative processes.
A high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to identify and assess the role of specific policy initiatives and goals in the context of a broad agenda
Supplemental Information
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
We offer a generous benefits package including:
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month
10 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of $50,000
Choice of 2 retirement plans
401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
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 Michelle Hunter by phone (303) 866-6309 or email michelle.m.hunter@state.co.us 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.