CDOC- Media Specialist IV

Department Information

Colorado Department of Corrections Mission : We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.

Our Vision ...Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow.

CORE Values

Community Safety

Dignity Diversity and Respect

Opportunity

Collaborative partnerships

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding meaningful work we offer :

Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;

Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as Safety Officers and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;

Medical and dental health plans;

Short and long term disability coverage;

Paid life insurance;

11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;

Wellness program tuition reimbursement training opportunities and more;

Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.

Location : This position can be located in Colorado Springs Canon City or Denver. It will require frequent travel between all of our locations. Correctional Industries is headquartered in Colorado Springs Colorado.

Who Can Apply : This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Description of Job

The Multi Media Specialist position supports the Colorado Department of Corrections Correctional Industries which develops marketing materials to widen the reach of the program to new and existing customers.

We are recruiting for an innovative individual to join our team as a Multi-Media Specialist. The individual selected for this position will support the CTA by developing training presentations instructional materials and web based training

Primary Duties of the position include; but are not limited to :

• Design and maintain websites social media and printed materials for our 18 (and growing) diverse businesses within Colorado State Prisons.
• Maintain ERP software as it relates our manufacturing businesses by helping set up inventory to process complete periodic price validation develop new products and help bring them to market develop new business opportunities present / sell our products at community events festivals and trade shows;
• Redesign and maintain CCI online store on Shopify platform;
• Create and edit video content;
• Create product listings to include photographs and descriptions as well as visual option selections for products;
• Create marketing materials such as flyers brochures reports video content using Adobe Creative Cloud software;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience : Five (5) years of professional experience

Education and Experience : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in mass communication marketing education media mass media production or graphic design or closely related field. ( Unofficial college transcripts must be uploaded with this application to be considered. Transcripts must include your name college name degree and date conferred in order to receive credit ). - AND - One (1) year of

In order to adequately determine if you meet the minimum qualifications you must clearly describe your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. See resume statements will not be accepted in lieu of a properly completed application.

Substitutions : Experience in criminal justice or specific to the position which provided the same kind amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelors degree.

A masters or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the above mentioned fields may be substituted for the bachelors degree and one year of general experience.

A bachelor degree (or higher) that is not in a closely related field of study may substitute up to 60 semester hours of core coursework on a year for year basis.

Required Competencies :

Preferred Qualifications : (Candidates may receive higher ratings for possessing any preferred qualifications criteria).

Demonstrated ability to apply accessibility best practices and standards (e.g. ADA Section 508 WCAG) in the creation and adaptation of documents and media;

Ensure that the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work

experience related to the position that you are applying for . This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. See resume statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the work experience section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants that meet MQs 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 eSkills Assessment oral assessment written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools including language models to create write or alter any portion of responses throughout any step of the assessment process may result in the disqualification of an applicant.

Be sure the Work Experience section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications experience and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job Minimum Qualifications Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and see resume statements will not be accepted in lieu of the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and / or may affect your score rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

Please note that while this change in role may constitute a promotion in title and / or responsibility salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity budget constraints market benchmarks or the individuals current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly.

If you have transcripts a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application 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.

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.

In order to process a background investigation your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and / or elimination from the background investigation process.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support : If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 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.

Conditions of Employment : All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional certifying the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOCs consideration of application for employment.

Must be 21 years of age

Possess a valid drivers license. Drivers must maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver license obey traffic laws and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards . Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle includes holding a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations including DUIs or reckless driving can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. A ll State Vehicles are monitored by telematics for safe operation and employees have no reasonable expectation of privacy while using an agency State Fleet vehicle.

Possess a high school diploma or GED

Have NO felony convictions to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509 510; 42 U.S.C. . The CDOC shall not hire nor promote anyone who may have contact with an offender who has engaged in sexual abuse which includes acts activity and sexual behavior in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force overt or implied threats of force or coercion or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.

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

Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training to include English reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written / practical exams in Defensive Tactics

Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics

Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist

Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down

Use arms palms of hands shins and feet to deliver blows

Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes / blows

Swing a baton in a striking technique

Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;

Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions

Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment

Must be able to see and hear in order to observe address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security

Seize hold control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury

Demonstrate body agility strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently

Work in situations involving assaultive behavior physical control of another person and / or restraint situations

Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors utilizing tactfulness and a congenial personable manner

Work with people of the opposite sex diverse racial ethnic groups mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders

Communicate by talking listening and / or signaling people to convey or exchange information assignments

Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and / or concrete floor / wall work settings

Willing and able to travel

Willing and able to work various shifts days afternoons graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule

TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Should applicants background reveal criminal charges it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide the Department of Corrections with written / official disposition of any charges.

The CDOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance including marijuana. A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass. Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Exception : Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified employees are prohibited from the use of marijuana. Health care professionals must check their licensing requirements regarding marijuana use.

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 ( ) 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 acknowledgement of the departments action.

For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.

Supplemental Information

After submitting an application you should receive an email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.

Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address : It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and / or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement please contact Kayla Bartle .

SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E. EXAMS ORAL BOARDS WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE / TIME MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

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 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.

The Colorado Department of Corrections 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 Employee Relations Specialist Kristen Lange at or call .

ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Quality Assurance,Client Relation,Target Audience,Media Planning,Trend Analysis,Market Research,Email Campaigns,Social Channels,Campaign Management,Client Service,Current Events,News Stories,Powerpoint,Data Analysis,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 4906 - 7849