Program Assistant ; Buena Vista Correctional Complex

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This Program Assistant I position is located at Buena Vista Correctional Complex in Buena Vista, CO.

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

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and creates 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.
• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

We are pleased to share that the CDOC has collaborated with Fading West Development LLC(FWD) to assist our employees with housing in the Buena Vista Area. They are located in the Farm neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, a fitness center and work.
* CDOC cannot guarantee housing, and does not operate the housing.

The purpose of this position is to organize and establish work processes to provide technical and professional support to the Warden, members of the management team, and facility as a whole from within the Administration Unit of Buena Vista Correctional Center (BVCC) and Buena Vista Minimum Center (BVMC); process confidential information and provide effective customer service for internal and external stakeholders;

communicate and share information on behalf of the Warden while maintaining confidentiality and utilizing appropriate communication methods; ensure compliance with adherence to the policies and procedures of Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), American Correctional Accreditation (ACA) and the Buena Vista Complex; resolve problems, answer inquiries, provide information and advise others on technical issues or matters pertaining to the Warden's office;

establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships; represent the Department and BVCC/BVMC in a manner that reflects dedication and commitment to delivering efficient, effective and elegant services.

• Provide programmatic support on behalf of an executive or director;
• Serve as the primary liaison between the work unit staff, and program internal and external stakeholders;
• Provide outstanding customer service to CDOC employees, outside agencies, and the public;
• Interpret, explain, and apply basic principles, rules, regulations, policies, precedents, guidelines, and objectives;
• Organize and establish work processes to provide support to management, ensuring the delivery of designated service sand optimal office processes;
• Analyze, evaluate, develop, and implement work processes to achieve program efficiency and deliver needed services effectively;
• Run reports, research raw data and sort appropriately, in order to provide to executive staff clear and concise information, in order to make best business decisions and/or to report agency status on goals;
• Provide assistance with technical budget detail matter, such as preparing budget documents, and estimating budget needs;
• Prepare executive presentations, reports, memos, letters,and other documents;
• Review records and reports pertaining to activities such as production, processes, and procedures to verify details, monitor work activities, and evaluate program performance;
• Read and analyze documents, submissions, and reports to determine program significance and proper distribution;
• Handle all arrangements for the office related to meetings, coordinate events, and other office needs;
• Update and maintain systems, such as databases and tracking systems, to ensure efficient operation and to ensure timely follow-up on outstanding issues;
• Implement, revise and create office practices and procedures; adhere to state, fiscal and personnel rules;
• Other duties, as assigned.

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

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