Institutional Libraries Technical Services and Technology Senior Consultant- Non-Classified

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 live in and 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 theState Board of Education, 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) www.copera.org.
• 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 relative to others performing 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.Work Environment:

This position is full-time, state-funded (funding is expected to continue indefinitely unless otherwise noted), and hybrid.

Extended hours during the evening or on the weekend may be required due to business needs.

• Approximately 25% of travel requiredwithin theState of Coloradofor meetings, training, and site visits.
• Driving Required(Please see description under Conditions of Employment).
• A Remote (Home) office is required.
• Required to report to the work location per business needs.
• 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 (Lifting and pushing boxes, books, 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.
  • Colorado Driver's License Required:Required to safely operate a motor vehicle(OR State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle/Colorado DL required)to complete travel requirements.

Position Summary:
The Institutional Library Development Office, as described in Colorado Revised Statutes 24-90-105. This senior consultant works with multiple state agencies responsible for adult prisoners, residents, patients, and youth in detention and educational facilities to ensure institutional libraries that support their agency's missions to educate, treat, and transition residents to Colorado communities. The position reports to the Institutional Library Development Director.

The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range; however, it may be higher or lower, depending on the preferred candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications, while considering internal equity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead youth and adult institutional library-specific projects and initiatives in the areas of technical services (acquisitions, cataloging, processing, collection development and management, integrated library systems maintenance) and technology.

• Participate in and support projects and initiatives specific to institutional library staff learning and development, access services, user services, administration and planning, budgets, policy, procedure, and accreditation.

• Collaborate with and advise facility managers and staff of Colorado Department of Education, Colorado State Library, Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado Department of Human Services, Colorado Library Consortium, Colorado community libraries, and other state and national library and correctional organizations to provide library staff and services that meet statutory requirements and institutional library standards.

• Develop, promote, and apply policy, standards, best practices, and assessment measures for institutional libraries.

• Assess institutional libraries; report on the effectiveness of programs, collections, and services; and provide resources that support and encourage continuous improvement.

• Coordinate, design, and conduct professional development to address stakeholder staff training needs.

• Collaborate with stakeholder agency staff to establish a library staff allocation that meets institutional library standards.

• Advise stakeholder agencies on recruitment and retention of qualified library staff.

• Plan library design and services for new and expanding institutions to address library deficiencies.

• Develop and continuously monitor library collections in multiple institutions.

• Establish system and/or branch collection development plans; acquire and recommend acquisition and deacquisition of materials to comply with the plan.

• Prepare budget requests for Institutional Library Development and stakeholder agency funding based on assessed need and availability of multiple state and federal grant funds, general or other state funds, education and school district funds, and resident welfare funds.

• Seek and engage in continuing education and professional development applicable to institutional libraries and librarianship.

• Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUMEDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree or equivalent from an NCATE or ALA-accredited institution in Library Science, Educational Technology/Media, or Information Science.

AND

• A minimum ofthree (3) yearsof professional library experience, including at least two (2) years of experience managing or consulting with institutional libraries.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:
Qualifications for Success in the Position:

• Evidence of broad knowledge of library principles and practice that impact policy relevant to libraries applying an institutional, public, or school library model: collection development and management, including selection, acquisition, and intellectual freedom; processing materials, including classification and cataloging; use and management of an ILS; program development; accessibility; reference service; reader's advisory service; planning, evaluating, and reporting on library services; user privacy; and searching online databases.
• Proven experience developing and conducting effective training for library staff.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as a member of a team and frequently to serve as project leader without supervisory authority over team members.
• Evidence of organization, flexibility, a high tolerance for ambiguity and change, and the ability to juggle multiple demands.
• Highly persuasive written and oral communication skills to successfully promote libraries in non-library agencies.
• Ability to justify and manage multiple budgets, keeping detailed, accurate records.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (primarily Word, Excel, and Outlook), the Chrome environment (primarily Drive, Gmail, Sheets, and Docs), and the administrative functions of at least one professionally recognized integrated library system.
• Able to identify and implement technology and software to meet the changing needs of stakeholders
• Able and willing to travel extensively in Colorado.
• Able and willing to successfully complete background investigation, drug screening, and any training required by stakeholder agencies to ensure ongoing access to secure facilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e.g. school districts, other CDE units).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exhibit a proactive approach to work.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and recommend solutions prior to the standard being jeopardized.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred/Not Required):

• Experience in the following is preferred in the order listed: in an adult or youth correctional facility library; consulting or supervisory experience with multiple libraries; in a public library; in a school library.

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 (25%).
• Work extended scheduleper business needs.
• Report to work locationper business needs.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License Required:Required to safely operate a motor vehicleto complete travel requirements.
  
• Sign the acknowledgment form that this position is funded through state funds and is subject to availability.
• Driving Required:To ensure the safety and efficiency of CDE operations, certain positions are designated as "Driving Required." These positions are required to safely operate a motor vehicleor aState of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle to complete the travel requirements. These positions are subject to a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and a valid driver’s license requirement if it meets the following criteria:
  • Travel Threshold:The position requires business-related travel at least 20% or moreof standard working hours; AND
  • Operational Necessity:The travel requirements cannot be reasonably or efficiently met by alternative transportation (e.g., public transit, ride-sharing, or rail) due to:
    • Significant travel distances or out-of-state requirements.
    • A high frequency of stops at multiple locations throughout the workday.
    • The need to transport equipment or travel to areas where public transportation is unavailable or impractical.

Complete Applications must include:

• Completed Online Application:Required - Submitted through ourATS.
• Cover Letter: Required -Attached as a separate document.
• Resume: Required - Attached as a separate document.
• Transcript:Required if using education to meet MQs- Attached to the online application and meeting requirements as described under "College Transcripts".

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 "info@governmentjobs.com" 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 hr@cde.state.co.us.