LMS Administrator
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LMS Administrator
Salary
$71,544.00 - $114,492.00 Annually
Location
Lakewood, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
RAA-EDO-TS IV-#10438 12/2025
Department
Department of Public Safety
Division
Executive Director's Office
Opening Date
12/22/2025
Closing Date
1/5/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
700 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Nicole Williamson, 720-498-1815, nicole.williamson@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
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 position is open only to current Colorado state residents.
A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.
Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.
Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.
Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace.
Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.
We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.
Benefits:
We provide a wide range of benefits to our employees.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
Eligible employees receive Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000. Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees.
The State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, is a no-cost, year-long program that supports an employee's health and wellness goals. This program offers personalized health coaching, skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount.
Through BenefitHub, State of Colorado employees have access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country.
State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
Eligible employees have access to medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.
We provide generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and four annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
We offer Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) Human Resources office exists to provide human resources services to the general public, applicants, managers, and employees of COPS. Consultation services include benefit administration, compensation consultation, employee relations, exam development, HR policy development, job analysis, job evaluation and classification, organizational development, new employee orientation and onboarding, performance management, interpretation of COPS HR policy, state personnel rules, state and federal employment laws, progressive discipline, records management, recruitment, responding to grievances, appeals, charges of discrimination, reorganization matters, retention, selection and selection appeals, worker's compensation, settlement advice, strategic planning and overall HR guidance to COPS managers, supervisors, and employees.
Work Environment
Hybrid, minimum of two days onsite in the Lakewood office
Work unit core business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility available
About the Job
The Learning Systems Administrator is a member of the Employee Engagement Team under HR. This position is the administrator for the CDPS Learning Management System (LMS) and the primary departmental point of contact for LMS operation, maintenance, account creation, and technical questions. This position has additional duties supporting the Employee Engagement Team's learning and engagement initiatives including event coordination and website support.
Key Responsibilities
Learning Management System Administrator
This position is the primary Learning Management System (LMS) administrator for the Department. The position interacts with staff from all divisions in identifying system issues, opportunities for improvement, and daily uses. The LMS administrator maintains all aspects of the LMS including user accounts, training courses, reporting, and the performance management online system. This position is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of the CDPS LMS.
Ensures the LMS is performing as intended by managing systems and collaborating with the vendor support team
Manages offerings in the LMS including what's available and to which audiences; adding new on-demand classes; supporting content developers; retiring courses
Supports typical end-users when they need support (e.g., log-ins and navigation)
Supports content creators load and manage content, run reports, and manage their external users (e.g., DCJ provides classes to the public through the LMS including issuing certificates and running reports for accreditation)
Creates/maintains resources to help users (decide when to use existing resources and when we must rebrand, update, or start from scratch)
Administers the LMS performance management program including initiating plans, progress reviews, and final evaluations; crafting communications; troubleshooting individual and system issues; and generating reports for leadership and the State
Administers CDPS Policy Acknowledgement system
Maintains stakeholder dashboards (e.g., external users, PMP data)
LMS migration: collaborate with leadership, OpX and OIT; archive data; provides user resources
Training and Event Support
The CDPS Employee Engagement Team, including Communications, hosts multiple development and engagement opportunities across the year. Supporting events with purchasing, scheduling, venue selection, information review, and document preparation is critical to the success of the team. Performs other duties as assigned.
Creates official function forms in Concur
Creates learning materials in collaboration with the session development team
Orders materials from IDS and other vendors
Tracks expenses against budget with proper coding
Secures locations for in-person events including official function forms, signatures through contracts office, catering, and technology
Communicates with training/event participants proactively and responsively (e.g., reminder emails, satisfaction surveys, directions, meal selections, parking, overnight accommodations)
Works several months ahead of events to ensure venue, catering, and materials will all be reliably in place
Serves as producer for online events and training including managing technology
HR Systems and Reporting
This position ensures that the LMS data is coordinated with other CDPS and State systems for accurate employee rosters and transfer data (e.g., performance ratings). This position also runs reports as needed from the LMS for internal and external customers.
Communications and Intranet Support
Responsible for supporting the CDPS Communications Manager and Employee Engagement Team provide timely, accurate information flowing and accessible.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Note, to be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.
Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills
Seven (7) years of professional experience with at least three (3) years in LMS operation, functional aspects, vendor negotiation, content creation, maintenance, account management, and technical support.
OR Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field and three (3) years of professional experience in LMS operation, functional aspects, vendor negotiation, content creation, maintenance, account management, and technical support.
Preferred Qualifications and Competencies
Expert LMS system knowledge, especially in SABA, the CDPS Learning Management System.
Conditions of Employment
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, and reference checking.
Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
Disability Accommodation
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure equitable opportunity applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at: cdps_hr@state.co.us .
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.
Colorado Department of Public Safety 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.
Recruitment Timeline Information and Important Notices
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.
Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. 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.
Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.
Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.
Application Tips : For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emb_logo) .
Resumes, Cover Letters, or other documents submitted will not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
Notifications: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to the email address listed on your application. Include your current working email address on your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Comparative Analysis Steps may include:
One-way recorded video interview - January 8-12
Structured application review by a panel of SMEs - January 14-20
Panel Interview - January 28-30
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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Describe your LMS administration experience including which system(s) you are knowledgeable in and what duties you have performed.
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Describe your experience updating instruction manuals/SOPs for end users with varying levels of computer skills.
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Why are you interested in this position with the Colorado Department of Public Safety?
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Positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety require a comprehensive background examination, including a polygraph, a fingerprint based criminal history check, and references. Are you willing to participate in this process as a condition of employment?
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I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.
Yes, I understand that
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