Summary
Description
Please Note: The employment list from this posting will be used to fill other similarly situated positions in this class.
About the Colorado Department of State Treasury
The Colorado State Treasury is the constitutional custodian of the public's funds. The Treasury has to manage and account for tax dollars from when they are received until they are disbursed. The treasury staff is committed to safeguarding and managing the people's monies with the same diligence and care as they do their own.
Vision
The Colorado State Treasury staff will continually strive to serve Colorado's residents better. Central to this goal is the continued introduction and use of new technologies to provide improved access to services for taxpayers and other Government agencies.
Mission
Our mission is to safeguard, manage, and account for tax dollars with diligence and care from receipt until disbursed.
Why work for the Colorado Department of State Treasury?
We are a values-driven organization committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect. We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continuous process improvement, and our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we seek dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and passion for quality and excellence in all we do. In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:
- Medical and dental plans
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement plans, including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans
- Employee wellness programs
- Basic Paid and Optional Life Insurance
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible work schedule and remote work options
- No-cost Eco Pass for all eligible Treasury employees
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
- Training opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Description of Job
The communications specialist plays an essential role in executing the department's day-to-day communications tasks. This position will assist in creating and updating content for the Department website, writing and managing posts on social media, tracking data and preparing reports, and assisting with formatting external communications products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Communications Director by collaborating on key communications and marketing projects.
- Work with program managers and subject matter experts to research and write content for the website.
- Partner with program managers in planning, coordinating, and executing social media campaigns
- Assist with market research and identify trends and new opportunities in digital communications.
- Manage internal and external relationships to ensure high quality and timely execution of the deliverables.
- Work with vendors to prioritize and address website accessibility needs
- Assist internal staff with designing presentations, reports, fact sheets, and other external communication materials
- Assist with open records (CORA) requests and media inquiries
- Collaborate with the Human Resources team to draft monthly internal newsletter
- Contribute to analytics reporting on overall performances of campaigns
- Help drive new internal communications standards and processes
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only:
Five (5) years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, journalism, or related experience.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in marketing, communications, journalism, or related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years
This experience must be substantiated within the work history section of the application. The words, "See Resume" will not be accepted. Part-time work will be pro- rated.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant State of Colorado government experience
- Experience with developing and maintaining strong relationships with excellent customer service
- Firm grasp on various marketing platforms, channels, and best practices, including social, digital, and email marketing.
- Video editing skills
- Must have strong analytical skills to analyze metrics and create reports
- Must be able to embrace technology such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, Adobe Suite, InDesign, Canva, Emma
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Presentation skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify a problem and present solutions
- Ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with MS Office suite, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite
Conditions of Employment:
- A pre-employment background check will be required as part of the selection process.
How to Apply:
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Important Note: A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Therefore, it is essential that you document your work experience/job duties portion of your online application and the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Only complete applications submitted by this announcement's closing date will be considered. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a writing sample along with your completed application. Resumes are not required but are ideal and may be used in the interview process.
Application Checklist:
Complete Applications include the following documents:
- A complete online application.
- A writing sample.
- Resume (optional)
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process described below.
Comparative Analysis:
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis. After you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and depending on the number of qualified candidates, the comparative analysis for this position may include all or part of the structured review of your application materials against the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position and the review of the writing sample.
The top six ranking candidates will then be invited for an interview.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If 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 acknowledgment 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 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, a 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.
CST 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 Janet Martin, Treasury ADAAA Coordinator, at 303-866-5460 or janet.martin@state.co.us.
