Salary: $77,100.00 - $85,548.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 9074-SnrCnslt-Ops-0625
Department: Department of Education
Division: CDE Operations
Opening Date: 06/25/2025
Closing Date: 7/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: Requires a fully remote work environment.***
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: [email protected]
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information
This position is not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.
Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.
Colorado Department of Education - What We Do
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of the , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE
The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!
The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

• Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
• Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
• Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
• Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
• Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
• Paid professional development opportunities

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

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.
Description of Job

Work Environment:
This position is Full-time, Remote (Assigned service area and No assigned office space),

• Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm
• Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs
• 20% Travel Within State of Colorado: 3-5 days per month, seasonal, some overnights
• A Remote (Home) office is required
• Essential Functions (ADAAA)
  • MEDIUM/Office-Work Site Environment:
    • Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time
    • May be required to exert up to 10 lbs. of force constantly, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects (If lifting boxes, documents, mail, or packages of 10 lbs or more)
    • Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, squatting, climbing, etc.
    • May Require exposure to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, high elevations, noise, etc.
  • DL Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle (OR State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle/Colorado DL required) to complete travel requirements. (For positions with extensive travel that cannot be completed by public transportation or Lift/Uber--this is a terminable condition of employment)

Position Summary:

CDE is looking for a grant manager for the Building Excellent Schools Today grant (BEST). BEST is a competitive grant designed to resolve health, safety and security deficiencies in Colorado public schools. BEST Grant Managers are leaders in the field, working directly with school districts and collaborating with construction industry professionals on best practices in the field of facility construction and management.

Grant Managers ensure program requirements are met through reviewing grant proposals, approving construction reimbursements, ensuring accurate reporting, and refining or developing tools to support the program. Grant managers may also provide technical assistance related to master planning, design, construction, financing and/or operations and maintenance working with school district boards, professional industry committees, or giving presentations at regional and national conferences.
The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range, however could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Building Excellent Schools Today grant program management:
• Act as primary contact and key driver for technical assistance in assigned region;
• Work with potential BEST applicants on project identification;
• Help potential applicants evaluate and determine proper facility space requirements;
• Assist with development of grant applications, including budgets;
• Compile data used to evaluate grant applications;
• Assist grant award recipients with project implementation and management;
• Work with applicants and grantees to develop and review RFP/Qs for vendor services;
• Review and summarize information provided in a grant application into a condensed format for board review;
• Interpret reports and utilizing data from Excel in order to properly evaluate and summarize grant applications;
• Assist applicants in due diligence needed to successfully finance Lease-Purchase grants;
• Review and approve Fund Requests from grantees;
• Track status of grant fund expenditures from the project against a budget;
• Maintain database of facility information received from site visits and grant applications;
• Coordinate with partner state agencies as needed or required by statute;
• Process final progress reports.
• Maintain annual updates to the region's Lease-Purchase projects authorized signer details, Sublease, site lease, and Insurance documentation.

Outreach, Communication and Technical Assistance
• Assist in compliance activities that may include reviewing internal processes, documents and reports to ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory framework(s);
• Coordinate logistics for more complex projects and collaboration across applicable CDE Units/Departments or Offices to ensure successful project and program implementation;
• Liaise with functional or operational specialists to collect and compile data, reports and other information necessary for required submissions (regulatory or otherwise);
• Prepare materials for meetings and other events involving CDE, District and/or other governmental entities to ensure the relevant stakeholders are well-informed of current issues and developments;
• Attend and present at conferences, workshops, trainings, school board and community meetings;
• Conduct targeted outreach to schools based on Facility Insight assessment reports;
• Conduct site visits to consult with schools (Superintendents, Maintenance Directors, Head of Schools);
• Provide assistance to schools as needed to begin and conduct facility master plans;
• Assist schools in preparing and planning for future BEST grant applications.
• Utilize list serves to push information regarding the program and to assist schools and projects in soliciting RFP/Q responses
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• 5 years of professional experience in operations, facilities management, design, construction, or grant management.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or architecture, environmental design, business or public administration, or closely related field.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office Programs.
• Ability and willingness to travel, as determined by job responsibilities and requirements, primarily within Colorado.

• Up to 3-5 days/month, seasonal, some overnights.

Qualifications

Proactive and organized. Skilled in time management/organizing multiple things at once.
Be able to navigate difficult conversations and able to translate between construction professionals and school district professionals.
Able to read budgets and track financials.
Technologically savvy
Preferred
• Knowledge of construction, design, or facility management desired.
• Experience working with public schools desired.
• Advanced degree or professional certification desired.
Conditions of Employment (Required):

• Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.
• Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel (percentage 20%)
• Work extended schedule per business needs
• Valid Driver's License Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicleto complete travel requirements.

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include:

• Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our
• Resume: Required - Attach to application

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity
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, a 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 Colorado Department of Education 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 performing 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
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Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Resumes, Cover Letters, or other required Supplemental Documentation will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Have you uploaded and attached your resume, cover letter, and other required documentation to this application?

• Yes
• No

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee (including public Institutions of higher education), please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. If you indicated that you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known):Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not applicable, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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This position is 100% Remote (no assigned office space will be provided) and will require the incumbent to maintain a home office within Colorado to complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.
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The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?

• Yes.
• Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.

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If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call 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 upload (attach) it.

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current CDE Employee? If so, please send an email to Recruitment to inform us of your [email protected]

• Yes
• No

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