Court Programs Analyst II; Competency Programs Analyst

Job Code: R42473

Full Time Salary Range: $76,862.04 - $

FLSA Status:
Exempt

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The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

Manages specific programs or serves as project leader to develop improved managerial procedures and practices in the Colorado Judicial Department’s court systems.

The Court Programs Analyst II position is distinguished from other classifications due to the responsibility of leading an ongoing program or project which must consume 50% or more of the employee's time. Leading programs or projects includes assigning tasks, monitoring progress and work flow, checking the product, scheduling work, and establishing work standards. Provides indirect supervision of field staff and may directly supervise up to 2.99 staff.

Supervision is received from a Court Programs Analyst III, a Court Programs Analyst IV, Division Director or an Administrator.

We are looking to fill one full-time Court Programs Analyst II position, also known as a Competency Programs Analyst. This position is not grant-funded and will report to a Court Programs Analyst III, who serves as the Competency Programs Supervisor.

This position is within the Criminal Justice Programs Unit (CJPU), which is part of the Court Services Division. The Court Services Division is a community of over 60 professionals dedicated to supporting a variety of trial court initiatives across Colorado. We are committed to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation, and we seek applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and demographics who share these values.

CJPU plays a vital role in advancing justice by supporting statewide initiatives including diversion, restorative justice, competency programs, and problem solving courts. Our work focuses on addressing complex challenges within the justice system, supporting effective court practices, promoting equitable outcomes, and strengthening collaboration among courts and community partners throughout the state.

This position will primarily support two distinct competency initiatives, Competency Court Dockets and Competency Diversion under HB 24-1355, as well as other related competency and behavioral health initiatives. The position will work closely with judicial districts, court coordinators, judicial officers, court staff, and state and community partners to support successful implementation, ongoing development, and evaluation of these programs.

• Assisting with program development, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Conducting ongoing data collection, quality review, analysis, and program evaluation.
• Contributing to required legislative and program reporting.
• Participating in grant writing and management, as appropriate.
• Providing training and technical assistance to judicial districts and community stakeholders.
• Supporting competency court coordinators with training, technical assistance, policy and MOU development, data collection, and resource identification.
• Supporting local steering committees and multidisciplinary teams.
• Developing guidance, resources, and training materials for courts and community partners.
• Supporting statewide competency-related initiatives and the work of the Judicial Mental Health Advisory Committee.

Competency Diversion under HB 24-1355 has now been implemented statewide, with referral processes established across all 23 judicial districts. Colorado also currently supports 15 adult competency court dockets and three juvenile competency court dockets, providing specialized court support and multidisciplinary coordination for defendants involved in the…