Floodplain Mapping Program Contracts and Finance Assistant
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Floodplain Mapping Program Contracts and Finance Assistant
Salary
$50,856.00 - $72,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PDA NEW2 08/2025
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Colorado Water Conservation Board
Opening Date
08/18/2025
Closing Date
8/28/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Hiring Pay Rate
Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Patrick.gerity@state.co.us
Primary Physical Work Address
This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.
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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?
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 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://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs)
For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)exists to establish water policy as directed by statutes to address Colorado's water issues. The CWCB is governed by a 15 member board that includes governor-appointed representatives from each of the eight major river basins, the City and County of Denver and several state agencies. Since nearly all of Colorado's water originates within its boundaries but is shared with other downstream states, the CWCB works to protect and assure that Colorado maintains its ability to fully use its allocation of the water under various agreements and court decrees. However, the development of those resources increasingly must focus on the wise use of water in recognition of future drivers like population growth that put pressure on state waters. The major "units" (sections) of the CWCB related to water supply planning, interstate and federal water issues including water information, instream flow and natural lake level protection, watershed and flood protection, grants and water project financing including agency budgeting/admin support. This work unit, the Water Supply Planning Section, interacts with all of these sections but has specific duties as follows.
This unit exists to prevent flood damages, identify and designate 100-year floodplains, reduce Colorado's vulnerability to property damages and loss of life, and create workable funding packages for Colorado flood control and drainage projects, to explore and promote the use of existing and potential flood storage facilities and non-structural flood mitigation to meet multi-purpose objectives (water supply), to explore and promote opportunities to manage water supply through the water supply measurement and forecasting program; and to promote cost-effective watershed restoration projects for enhancement of the environment throughout the state.
For more information about the Colorado Water Conservation Board, please go tohttps://cwcb.colorado.gov/.
Description of Job
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.
This position will be responsible for assisting current CWCB staff on tasks related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program and Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) Program, the Colorado Hazard Mapping Program, the FEMA Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Review Partners (LRP) Program, and other work as assigned.
Duties include support for the Cooperating Technical Partners Program, Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning (Risk MAP) Program, the Colorado Hazard Mapping Program, the FEMA Letter of Map revision (LOMR) Review Partners (LRP) Program, and other programs within the Watershed and Flood Protection Section. These duties include invoice review and processing, task order review and processing, program management and administrative assistance as assigned, and program support and outreach.
Specific Duties Include:
Invoice Review and Processing: This position will assist current staff in processing approximately 50-70 invoices monthly, depending on the month. This includes proofreading invoices for accuracy and running wage rate comparisons. This position will perform data entry of invoice information in internal databases and CORE, stamp and route invoices for signatures, and send out invoice discrepancy reports to contractors as necessary for revision and resubmittal. This position may also, by request of management staff, review invoice progress reports and communicate with contractors requesting additional supporting documentation regarding efforts completed during a billing period.
Task Order Review and Processing: This position will assist current staff in reviewing and proofreading contractor proposals for task order generation, set up records in CORE and CMS, assign key identification numbers to contracts, and review budgets against main agreement Wage Rate Schedules for accuracy. This position will also route contracts for signature in DocuSign, process approvals through the DNR Procurement Section, help maintain Master Tracking Contracts database, and provide reports using CORE InfoAdvantage.
Program Management and Administrative Assistance: This position will assist in general program administrative activities which may include preparation and review of grant applications, creation and management of spreadsheet and databases (spatial and others), maintenance of program management tools for keeping projects, metrics, statuses, expenses, etc. on track, or other management and administrative tasks as assigned.
Risk MAP Program Support and Outreach: This position will assist current staff in managing active and future projects through efforts including Mapping Information Platform (MIP) updates, Coordinated Needs Management Strategy (CNMS) management, preparation of quarterly grant reports, and responses to congressional inquiries. This position may also assist current staff in providing regular program updates to the Section Chief and CWCB Board Members, or other program support activities as assigned.
Additionally, upon request, this position will assist current staff in public outreach, milestone meetings (preparation of materials as well as information delivery to various levels of stakeholders), and general communication/coordination efforts with stakeholders - including FEMA, other federal organizations, contractors, community officials, residents, and other state organizations - of ongoing and future Risk MAP (or other program) projects.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that applicants for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board. This announcement does not include a residency waiver.
Check out https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply for a quick video on how to apply for State of Colorado and Department of Natural Resources jobs, as well as how to search for jobs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Five (5) years of professional work experience in finance, accounting, contracts, data management, and/or program management.
OR -
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years. Acceptable degree @types include finance, accounting, business management, or a field of study related to the work assignment.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Substitutions:
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (Bachelors equals four years, Masters equals two years, Doctorate equals one year).
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or former State experience relevant to this position
Intermediate computer skills with MS Office Suite and Google Office Suite.
Beginner skills with or willingness to learn systems applications such as CORE, CMS, InfoAdvantage, DocuSign, ESRI ArcGIS, and FEMA's MIP.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
Possess meticulous attention to detail.
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver excellent customer service and support community outreach activities.
Valid Colorado Driver's License
Beginner knowledge in, or willingness to learn, floodplain mapping or management, and the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) Review Partner (LRP) program.
Conditions of Employment:
Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
Former employees of the State of Colorado MUST have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire.
A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle and occasional travel is anticipated.
Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects
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, 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, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered 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 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 Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system be made according to merit and fitness.
Check out https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply for a quick video on how to apply for State of Colorado and Department of Natural Resources jobs, as well as how to search for jobs.
Applicant Checklist:
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
A complete online Application for Announced Vacancy
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
The Assessment Process:
The Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system to be made according to merit and fitness. Your on-line application will be reviewed by a Human Resource Specialist and/or Subject Matter Expert to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the assessment process may consist of a Structured Application/Resume Review. Utilizing your detailed on-line application, cover letter, resume and transcripts, the review is a comparative analysis against the listed required competencies, job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and job fit in comparison to all other applicants for this position. It is imperative that you provide adequate detail on your application and cover letter to describe how you meet and/or exceed the requirements for this position. "See Resume" or "See Attached" will not substitute for the completed and detailed on-line application.
Comparative analysis factors to 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; varied and not one dimensional; and demonstrate progressively higher level of responsibility with a wide range.
Job Fit - Experience evaluated to determine how well your experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current/recent experience is preferred.
Upload additional pages if necessary to detail your experience and accomplishments. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion in future steps in the assessment process.
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 an accommodation, please contact DNR's Benefit Team 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.
E-verify
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you will are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at http://dhs.gov/e-verify
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
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board. There is no residency waiver for this announcement. Please confirm that you are a current resident of Colorado.
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If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).
Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.
Not Applicable
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Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?
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No
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Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
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Please confirm that you understand the following questions will be used to evaluate your application and failure to respond to or inadequately respond to these questions may impact your application.
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A successful candidate would possess the ability to manage and prioritize tasks. Give an example of a time when you did this successfully. What tools or processes did you use? What tools or processes worked best? What lessons did you learn?
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Please describe how your work experience translates to your ability to successfully perform this position's job functions.
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Do you consider yourself a self-starter who is able to work independently and efficiently to accomplish a set task? Please explain.
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Describe how you adapt to changing work priorities and goals.
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How do you approach and/or manage contentious conversations or situations?
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Have you had any experience in any facet of floodplain management or floodplain mapping? If so, please describe.
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Have you had any experience in accounting and finance applications and processes used by the State of Colorado, such as CORE, CMS, Docusign etc. If so, please describe.
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