DOLA - Campus Housing & Recovery Specialist - Term Limited

This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 06/30/2028.  The position may be extended depending upon funding availability and will be eligible for full benefits.

Who can Apply

This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

Vision

The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible,

affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.

Mission

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.

Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?

The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs. 

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

• Paid Life Insurance

• 11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave

• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees

• Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Training opportunities

• Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Please see the  Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.

Division of Housing (DOH) Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) works with local, state, and federal stakeholders to build, promote, and support collaborative approaches to make homelessness rare and brief in Colorado, and that no one gets left behind. OHI’s vision is to advance solutions that combine affordable housing with accessible services so no one languishes in homelessness. OHI’s mission is to work with community partners to create a robust continuum of efficient and effective solutions that reduce and prevent instances of homelessness and ensure that every Coloradan has a safe place to live and thrive.

As the program leader within the Division of Housing, this role oversees two key supportive residential campus programs — Sage Ridge Supportive Residential Community (formerly Ridge View; SB 22-211) and Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community (HB 13-1261). The position is responsible for directing a comprehensive range of housing options, recovery response services, and specialized programming across both facilities.

This position assists the OHI Associate Office Director with contract management, contract monitoring, operations oversight, and program oversight for the two DOLA campuses: Sage Ridge Supportive Residential Community and Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community. Responsibilities include developing and publicizing program guidelines, collaborating with program partners at both campuses, providing guidance to local governments, nonprofit agencies, subcontractors, and service providers on each campus ensuring adherence to program requirements and federal regulations, making eligibility decisions for programs and projects, effectively managing funding distribution, overseeing budgets and accounting, and audit functions for contract administration. Furthermore, this role advances OHI’s mission to work with community partners to create a robust continuum of efficient and effective solutions that reduce and prevent instances of homelessness and ensure that every Coloradan has a safe place to live and thrive. The position works closely with the Campus Facilities Team nested within the Office of Housing Recovery (OHR) to ensure program and facility oversight are well-coordinated. Through these strategic collaborations, the position aims to broaden program outreach and establish sustainable housing pathways for Colorado's most vulnerable residents, specifically people experiencing homelessness seeking recovery services to address substance use disorder. This position works closely in alignment with the OHR campus facilities team.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Oversees and monitors agreements and contracts for Sage Ridge Supportive Residential Community and Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community. 

• Recommends adjustments to milestones and performance requirements within the agreements and contracts to the OHI Associate Office Director.

• Manages budgets, reviews and submits pay requests, develops contract amendments, task orders, or option letters, and monitors contract performance.

• Verifies program documentation meets state and federal requirements. 

• Works closely with program partners to identify and address any potential problems. Issues corrective actions when needed.

• Provides training for contractors on compliance, data reporting, housing and recovery best practices, campus safety & security, and onboarding contracted providers.

• Develops program guidelines, policies, and materials for the Sage Ridge Supportive Residential Community and the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community

• Communicates guidelines and policies to grantees, contractors, and applicants

• Builds and maintains relationships with program partners across Sage Ridge and Fort Lyon.

• Conducts on-site administrative quality control

• Collaborates with program partners to remedy any potential issues or errors. 

• Audits client files, data tracking, trauma-informed care practices In partnership with the OHR Campus Facilities team, reviews sanitary conditions, overall campus facilities, and assists with individual building components during inspections.

• Interprets and develops program rules, state laws and statutes, and federal regulations and guidance to provide technical assistance to program customers.

• Creates and adjusts policy guidance on program implementation based on legal requirements and feedback from grantees, contractors, and applicants.

Travel Requirements: Travel to the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community (30999 County Road 15, Las Animas, CO) and the main DOLA office (1570 Grant Street, Denver, CO) will be required on a regular basis, alongside routine presence at the primary work location Sage Ridge. Additionally, travel throughout the entire state may be required for various programmatic, stakeholder, and training needs. The use of a state vehicle is available for official travel.

Class Code & Classification Description

H1A1XX  Program Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of professional-level experience in one or a combination of the following areas:

• Government contracting, grant administration, non-profit, or compliance monitoring.

• Housing administration, supportive housing, or homeless response systems.

• Human services, social work, or nonprofit programming serving vulnerable populations.

• Trauma-informed care administration, recovery housing, or substance use disorder (SUD) programming.

• Operational, administrative, or facility quality control management within supportive residential or campus settings.

OR

Education and Experience: A combination of related higher education and professional experience (as described above) equal to six (6) years.

• Qualifying Fields of Study: Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Urban Planning, Community Development, or a closely related field (as determined by the agency).

• Substitution Breakdown:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field + two (2) years of qualifying professional experience.

  • Master’s Degree in a related field + one (1) year of qualifying professional experience.

Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.

Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.

Required Competencies:

• Compliance & Contract Oversight: Knowledge of government contracting, grant monitoring, and administrative compliance principles.

• Clear and concise messaging: Ability to produce accessible documents and technical communications following plain language standards.

• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate complex program data, identify compliance risks, and make sound, objective decisions.

• Financial & Numerical Aptitude: Ability to work with numbers, review pay requests, manage program budgets, and conduct fiscal monitoring.

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Clear, concise verbal and written communication with the ability to actively listen, build trust, and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• Operational Independence & Detail Focus: Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Government Contracting & Compliance: Proven ability to manage complex service contracts, including budget oversight, review of pay requests, and adherence to state/federal compliance regulations.

• Knowledge of Housing & Supportive Services: Demonstrated experience working with residential campus programs, homelessness response, recovery services (substance use disorder support), or similar social services programming.

• Field Monitoring & Inspection Experience: Prior experience conducting on-site quality control inspections, particularly in residential facilities, with a strong grasp of habitability standards (e.g., HUD standards) and life-safety protocols.

• Policy & Technical Assistance Skills: Ability to translate complex regulations into clear program guidance, develop operational procedures, and provide effective technical assistance to diverse stakeholders (grantees, contractors, local agencies).

• Data Integrity & Reporting: Experience in maintaining rigorous data tracking systems, ensuring accuracy, and identifying/mitigating risks to prevent duplicate benefit allocations.

• Understanding of Recovery & Trauma-Informed Care: Knowledge of recovery principles and trauma-informed care practices to support individuals in residential housing or support service settings, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

Conditions of Employment

• You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position. 

• Pre-employment criminal and motor vehicle background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.

•  Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DOLA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. DOLA does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

• Travel: Willingness and ability to participate in various in-state travel for site visits, meetings, conferences, and training. 

• MUST have a valid, unrestricted Colorado drivers license with a safe driving record. A safe driving record requires the following: 

  • No convictions within the last seven (7) years for Reckless driving; Vehicular manslaughter; Driving under the influence (DUI); Two (2) or more driving while ability impaired (DWAI) convictions; One (1) conviction related to bodily injury or death to another person as described in C.R.S. 42-4-239. Eluding the police; or Street racing. 

  • No convictions within the last five (5) years for: Three (3) or more careless driving convictions; or  Speeding 20 mph over the speed limit. Two (2) convictions related to distracted driving or use of a mobile  electronic device as described in C.R.S. 42-4-239. 

  • No convictions within the last three (3) years for: Three (3) or more moving violations with a total of more than seven (7) points assessed on the license; or Suspension or revocation of driver license (unless for unpaid child support or other suspension not related to a moving violation).

  • No requirement of a breath monitoring device, also known as Interlock, to operate a motor vehicle.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to

submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being

rejected.

Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.

The application may include the following documents that MUST be uploaded at the time of application:

• A resume (this is not a substitute for the online application demonstrating work history)

• Cover letter / letter of interest

• Transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)

• DD214 (member-4 form) from applicants that may be eligible for veteran’s preference

Comparative Analysis

Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

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 resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

DOLA 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 Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.

Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching

documents to your online application) please contact NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website,https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. 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 ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: 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. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atspb.colorado.gov. 

For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Danielle Milone via email at [email protected].