General Professional Deconsolidation

Job Capsules 1.

Administrator- Describes professional work in at least one professional occupational field or specialized subject area pertaining to a program area within an agency's operation that cannot be adequately described by another state class series. Typically, positions in this series specialize in program areas within an organization. Professional work is concerned with the application of theories, principles, techniques, practices, methodologies, and practical aspects of a professional occupational field or specialized subject area. An occupational field or specialized subject area is considered professional when the knowledge and understanding to perform tasks pertaining to it is gained through completion of a specific baccalaureate degree, specialized onthe-job training in addition to a baccalaureate degree, or equivalent specialized experience. Professional work performed by positions in this series involves providing a variety of services pertaining to the operation and administration of program areas and activities within an organization.

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Analyst – Describes professional work in reviewing and evaluating organizational policies, practices, structure, functions, programs, work methods, manpower utilization, relationships between various organizational units, and management and program performance to devise and recommend efficient and effective methods of accomplishing work. Work entails planning and designing the conduct of studies including project/study work plans and timetables; conducting studies; gathering, organizing, and analyzing data; identifying problem areas and issues; considering all available alternatives or options for solutions; and, preparing reports of findings, including recommendations and action plans for implementing solutions. Positions are involved in furnishing advice to management on organizational policies and practices to improve their effectiveness and efficiency; communicating with management and users to ensure implemented solutions function properly and assess work processes to ensure they are functioning adequately and as intended; developing and/or updating operating manuals; analyzing and reviewing feasibility of proposed changes in policies, procedures, and program operation.

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Appraiser - Describes professional work conducting field appraisals to estimate the reasonable market value of residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial or government property. The work involves the application of property appraisal theories, principles, techniques, methods and practices in collecting and analyzing data, making property inspections, utilizing various approaches to estimate the reasonable market value of property, making findings and testifying in formal hearings and trials on matters related to property formal reports of appraisal. In some cases, positions review appraisals completed by other appraisers. By statute CRS 12-61-714, a license is required in this class series.

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Community & Economic Development - Describes professional work developing, coordinating, and implementing redevelopment projects, housing and neighborhood revitalization programs, strategies, studies, plans, and proposals for federally and locally funded community improvement projects emphasizing public/private financial cooperation, community need, project selection and feasibility, necessary technical assistance, and compliance. Plan, budget and implement regional programs to meet statewide and regional goals and objectives; create and develop partnerships to accomplish collaborative projects with other agencies and design and oversee implementation of regional projects providing technical information and expertise to other division, federal and state agencies.

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Community Programs Specialist - Describes community corrections work in transitioning adult inmates from the institutional setting back into the community. The work ranges from entry level performing review of community corrections halfway house operations up through supervisory levels involved with implementing community corrections programs to accomplish inmate supervision system objectives. The work primarily deals with community-based correctional services to insure standards of operations are maintained and making recommendations on community program changes to local boards. The work involves guiding, evaluating, and negotiating with local corrections boards and their contracted community halfway houses to insure inmates receive the specified level of supervision and care. The work includes investigations of complaints, mediation of disputes between inmates and the halfway houses, auditing operations, training and advising halfway house managers and staff, review of incidents, interpreting standards and guidelines, and serving as hearing or disciplinary officers.

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Compliance Specialist - These positions focus on the regulated activities related to pre-licensure compliance and education and various consumer protection laws as opposed to the post-licensure enforcement found in the compliance investigator classes. The work involves conferring with the regulatory agencies of other states; researching public and court records; analyzing and summarizing legal documents and records; determining compliance with laws, regulations, and standards related to consumer protection, state certification, licensure, and education programs; identifying and researching non-compliance issues and negotiating to achieve resolution; approving license and subdivision registration applications; testifying before regulatory boards and in formal hearings; developing educational publications and testing materials; conducting audits of real estate schools, courses, and test sites; and, providing the public, government officials, and licensees with information and explanation of statutes and rules related to the division's regulatory authority.

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Contract Administrator - Describes professional work in contract administration. Typically, positions in this series specialize in program areas within an organization. The work involves negotiating, implementing, monitoring or managing contracts or interagency agreements to assure effective deliver of goods and services, including monitoring contract compliance and/or contract financial performance to verify contract terms, services to be provided, payment schedules and contract and/or payment process; administering contract compliance and performance requirements including prevailing industry practice for similar goods and services; and evaluating overall vendor performance; researching and compiling statistics on demographic factors, various markets and economic conditions; and analyzing data, and preparing reports and recommendations.

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Database Management - Describes positions that administer database systems which include managing data by designing, implementing, maintaining, ensuring data security and integrity, and operating database systems efficiently and effectively. Positions in this class are involved in designing, implementing, and maintaining overall database systems; maintaining or creating database dictionaries which includes ensuring uniformity in definitions and setting or recommending standards for use of data dictionaries; monitoring standards, procedures, and database performance and recommending efficiency improvements; analyzing, designing, proposing, and implementing database structures; selecting database software; developing and maintaining database access and updating procedures to ensure proper control of the databases. Ensure strategic and coordinated data systems management, accuracy and integrity of data, and reporting of data to internal and external stakeholders.

Process: DP Deconsolidation Job Capsules

Prepared by: Department of Personnel & Administration Division of Human Resources, Compensation Unit

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Economist – Describes professional work in economics related to one or more sectors of the state's economy. The work involves applying the theories and principles of the field of economics in areas such as labor market analysis and forecasting, large scale macroeconomic forecasting, tax and expenditure analysis, and economic requirements of utilities. Positions produce economic assessments and analyses of programs, strategies, and policies of an agency for managers, directors, and commissions or boards to guide their decisions. Economists may be involved in litigation as an expert witness or advisor. Responsible for providing performing financial analysis and business support in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and business needs. The primary objective is to provide forecasting and analytical support through generating, validating, and enhancing forecast models, analyzing forecast accuracy results, and presenting statistical output.

10. Elections Specialist – Describes positions that oversee the legal analysis and review of voting system, voter registration, and ballot access and initiative petition process; reviews forms, publications and training curriculum of legal compliance as it applies to the department, county election offices, and other jurisdictions election officials. Elections specialists perform elections work implementing, coordinating and completing major components of an election, including, but not limited to election planning and preparation, voting administration, voter registration programs, and training logistics. 11. Emergency Preparedness & Communications – Describes professional work in emergency management including developing, coordinating, and implementing emergency plans and operating procedures, developing educational and community outreach strategies, analyzing and distributing information concerning natural and manmade emergencies and/or disasters, planning and conducting emergency management exercises and training classes, and developing resource management procedures. 12. Grants Specialist - Describes positions that perform grants management in one of the specialty areas identified above. Positions involved in grants management perform work pertaining to obtaining, receiving, and disbursing funds for programs or projects and ensuring compliance with applicable grant provisions, regulations, and statutes. Work involves reviewing a variety of proposals and recommending and/or approving funding for grants or projects; conducting audits to ensure compliance with grant regulations; monitoring grant activity and identifying problems and areas to improve or change; monitoring, approving, and disallowing expenditures, budget changes, or grant extensions; interpreting regulations; negotiating terms and provisions of a grant; writing and preparing applications for grants including defining objectives and identifying sources of funds for programs or projects; conducting meetings to inform organizations and individuals of available funds for programs; soliciting grant applications and requests for proposals; establishing and maintaining relationships with local, state, federal, and national association officials and agencies to obtain and exchange data; and, promoting specialty area knowledge, awareness, and support through distributing material and conducting public meetings and education sessions. 13. Human Resources Specialist – Describes professional work in human resources. Positions in these classes apply the theories, models, and concepts related to the management of an organization’s human resources. Work involves formulating policy, systems, and regulations and/or conducting human resources programs in a variety of fields, such as recruitment, selection, training, employee relations, job evaluation, compensation, and benefits administration.

Process: DP Deconsolidation Job Capsules

Prepared by: Department of Personnel & Administration Division of Human Resources, Compensation Unit

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14. Liaison – Describes work that is structured and designed to provide training and experience in establishing and maintaining communication between multiple entities, internally and externally, in addition, to ascertaining mutual understanding and cooperation within those entities. 15. Librarian - Describes work concerned with administering library programs and services. Positions in this series apply the theories, concepts, principles, methods, and practices of library science in selecting, acquiring, cataloging, classifying, circulating, and maintaining library collections of books, serials, maps, and other media and in providing reference, bibliographic, and advisory services. 16. Life/Social Scientist Researcher – Describes research or the practical application of theory, principles, and models in the life or social sciences. Researchers plan and conduct research into theory in order to formulate new theory and increase the basic knowledge of a science. Scientists plan, devise, and conduct data collection or testing methods to understand a problem and its cause and to determine the means to comply with program or regulatory standards or requirements. Work includes designing experiments, methodologies, and techniques to detect, discover, measure, and analyze data on a previously unobserved phenomena or to replicate the findings of other research efforts; or, developing the methods and techniques to collect data, conducting surveys and tests, and analyzing and interpreting data. Positions in this class write reports and prepare briefings or presentations explaining the use, analysis, and results of their work, including the applicability, efficiency, and accuracy of the methods used by other findings, the effectiveness of theory and models in practice, or the enforcement of regulations. In addition, some research positions may locate and obtain funding for their research efforts. 17. Marketing & Communications Specialist - Describes marketing, advertising, business and economic development, and promotion work pertaining to an agency's operations and programs. Positions in this class series apply and adapt marketing, advertising, economic development, and business administration theories, principles, concepts, techniques, and practices in creating and developing marketing and communication plans; developing education and promotional campaigns for various products and services of agencies on a local, regional, and international level; developing business and economic plans to promote business expansion in the state; and educating the public, various industries, and consumers on services and products offered by state and private industries to increase sales and economic benefits to the state and industries doing business in the state. 18. Planning Specialist – Describes positions that perform planning management. Positions involved in planning work provide services through direction, coordination, design, development, and communication of planning activities, and/or ensures compliance with applicable provisions, regulations, and statutes. Work involves literature review, proposal and/or data analysis; development of program/activity goals and objectives, formulates policies and procedures; writes and submits proposals; evaluates and monitors programs, or activities; writes, monitors, and submits periodic reports on goals, objectives, scope, feasibility, and justification for budgetary expenditures. 19. Policy Advisor - Conducts policy and legislative reviews; provides recommendations on policy issues, implements policy decisions and responds to inquiries on policy, within the agency; liaises with senior officials both internal and external and briefs internal and external stakeholders on policy issues and draft legislation.

Process: DP Deconsolidation Job Capsules

Prepared by: Department of Personnel & Administration Division of Human Resources, Compensation Unit

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20. Program Management - Describes work involved with managing a program area(s) pertaining to an agency operation. Positions are involved in planning, developing, directing, and implementing the overall program operation for an organization to ensure all program activities, functions, and services are provided in a timely and cost effective manner. Work involves determining plans, and developing the budget, staffing patterns, work units, guidelines, and processes to accomplish work in order to implement and achieve program objectives. 21. Project Management -Describes positions that plan, direct, and coordinate activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Work involves determination of time frame, funding limitations, procedures to meet project goals and objectives, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project; establishes work and staffing plan for each phase of project, assignment of project personnel; development of project plan outline to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget; provides project reports, technical advice, and coordinates project activities with activities of state regulatory agencies or other projects that impact project goals and objectives. 22. Public Health & Community Outreach Specialist – Describes work in the public health and outreach occupation. Positions in these classes apply the theories, models, and concepts related to the management of an organization's public health and community outreach programs. Work involves planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that reflect the essential public health services. These positions are responsible for coordination of complex public and community outreach program (s). The focus of public and community outreach intervention is to improve health and quality of life through prevention and treatment health conditions. The focus of public health intervention is to prevent and manage diseases, and the promotion of healthy behaviors, communities and environments. Many diseases are preventable through simple, nonmedical methods. Public communications programs, vaccination programs, and distribution programs are examples of common public health measures. Measures such as these have contributed greatly to the health of populations and increases in life expectancy. 23. Purchasing Agent - Describes work in the procurement of goods and services. Work includes reviewing requirements and specifications; selecting the procurement source and method, including interviewing vendors to obtain information concerning product, price, ability of vendor to provide product or service, and delivery dates; developing and evaluating quotations, formal bids, and requests for proposal; making negotiated purchases; advising others regarding market conditions and purchasing law and procedures; preparing and monitoring contracts; and, resolving customer claims and disputes. 24. Real Estate Specialist - Describes work acquiring, managing, leasing or disposing of real property and improvements and/or determining relocation payments and offering relocation assistance. Positions in this series negotiate and acquire property and water rights for right-of-way and highway construction or wildlife, parks, outdoor recreation or other purposes; relocate businesses, farms, non-profit organizations and residents displaced by the state's acquisition of property; manage and negotiate the lease of state owned property; or negotiate the sale o trade of land and property improvements or determine the monetary benefits due to displacees.

Process: DP Deconsolidation Job Capsules

Prepared by: Department of Personnel & Administration Division of Human Resources, Compensation Unit

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25. Safety Specialist - Describes work in the occupational and environmental safety field. The work involves the planning and development of safety programs and practices for work units in the agency. Positions conduct on-site inspections to verify compliance with established fire and safety rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of work settings. Work may entail advising supervisors and managers on safety and risk management practices or deficiencies. Positions may develop and enforce hazardous substance or materials handling, storage, and disposal processes. Work may also include training and educating others on occupational and environmental safety issues and agency procedures. Positions may review and approve construction and remodeling plans for compliance with fire and safety codes and regulations. 26. Scientific Programmer Analyst - Describes programming and systems analysis work in the preparation of scientific applications programs utilized in the physical sciences fields such as, engineering, statistics, physics, mathematics, atmospheric science, and other related fields. Positions in this series are involved in designing, developing, coding, testing, debugging, maintaining, documenting, and enhancing. systems and programs by applying principles, theories, concepts, and practices of programming, systems analysis, and the applicable scientific field in which a position works. 27. Social Services Specialist - Describes positions that provide a variety of program compliance and management review activities pertaining to state supervised social services or public assistance programs. In addition, some positions also deliver services directly to specifically targeted clients. Work of positions in this class series pertains to reviewing county departments of social services and public assistance programs. Work involves conducting reviews of public assistance recipients and counties, facilities, businesses, and providers who administer and deliver various social services programs to determine compliance with applicable social service program statutes, regulations, and quality standards; conducting management reviews of county social services departments which includes evaluating human resource and fiscal management practices and program delivery systems and procedures to assure programs are managed effectively. 28. Student Services Specialist - Describes professional work making determinations that have an educational and/or financial impact on college or university students. Work requires making determinations within the parameters of state, federal, and agency regulations, rules, laws, or standards in specialized student service areas. Positions may provide any combination of the following services such as registration, admissions, financial aid, student employment, housing, or academic degree requirements. 29. Training Specialist - Describes professional training work by conducting classroom and on-the-job training for employees on the methods, techniques, and a procedure associated with their work assignment, develops training curriculum and materials, and evaluates the effectiveness on the training program. Performs analysis of internal and external program(s) policies to identify educational gaps; develop, direct, and/or instructs training to internal/external entities and/or provides educational materials to increase knowledge or enrollment in such programs.

Process: DP Deconsolidation Job Capsules

Prepared by: Department of Personnel & Administration Division of Human Resources, Compensation Unit

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