CDPS Legislative Liaison Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5084424) Apply  CDPS Legislative Liaison Salary $88,380.00 - $150,484.00 Annually Location Lakewood, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number RAA EDO 20275 L Liaison 9/2025 Department Department of Public Safety Division Executive Director's Office Opening Date 09/23/2025 Closing Date 10/6/2025 5:00 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 700 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215 Hiring Pay Rate The hiring range will be $88,380 - $119,432 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Laura Apodaca, 720-241-4657, laura.apodaca@state.co.us Type of Announcement This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This position has been granted a waiver by the Governor’s Office pursuant to the provisions of Executive Order D 2025 009. This is an at-will Amendment S position. This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service 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. At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans! Careers with a purpose If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join! We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery. You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community! When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be. Unmatched Benefits: We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits. + Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts. + State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP. + Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) . + Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado. + Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role. + We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details. + CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and annual wellness days. + The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services. + Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University. + Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility. To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) . Description of Job About the Work Unit The Executive Director's Office (EDO) is the backbone of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, providing effective administrative and management services to the Department's operating divisions. The EDO includes the following: + The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director – Oversees strategic direction and operations for the department. + Administrative Services Office - Provides division and department-level administrative and support functions encompassing accounting, procurement, budget, and logistics services (fleet, facilities, warehousing, material management and fabrication) to support the operations and programs of CDPS divisions. + Human Resources Office - Supports recruitment, hiring, evaluation, benefits management, personnel actions, payroll and all other human resources functions. + Compliance and Risk Office – Develops policies, assesses and manages risk, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and professional standards. + Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems – develops cost-effective information sharing services to provide access for criminal justice agencies while maintaining information security. CICJIS is a collaborative program designed to facilitate information sharing at key decision points in the criminal justice process. There are five participating CICJIS agencies: the Department of Corrections, Judicial, the Colorado District Attorney’s Council, the Division of Youth Corrections, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. + Office of School Safety – assists local schools and communities to create safe and positive school climates for pre-k through higher education schools in Colorado. Work Environment in person 100% of the time during the legislative session, otherwise, h ybrid (two days in the office minimum) Work unit core business hours, Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm. About the Job The Legislative Liaison is a critical position for the agency as the primary CDPS representative at the state capitol. The Legislative Liaison plays a key leadership role by building strong internal and external relationships to facilitate information sharing and secure passage of the Department’s budget and legislative agenda each year. This position works closely with CDPS staff at all levels, Colorado General Assembly members and staff, external partners, and staff within various parts of the Governor’s Office. The Legislative Liaison develops strategies, systems, and timeframes to meet the Department’s government relations needs and legislative and/or budgetary objectives. The Legislative Liaison acts with urgency to proactively identify and communicate issues or challenges with legislative or government relations items and proposes solutions and options to leadership. This position interfaces with internal and external customers and stakeholders and must have excellent written and oral communication skills. The Legislative Liaison is adaptable, resilient, has a high degree of emotional intelligence, and operates professionally at all times in a high-pressure, time-sensitive, politically-charged environment. Key Responsibilities Legislative Agenda Development and Advocacy + Manages all aspects of the department’s legislative agenda annually, from concept development to bill passage, by collaborating with department leaders, the Governor’s Office, legislative partners, and external stakeholders. + Monitors all bills introduced each session for impacts to CDPS and determine agency response to each relevant bill in coordination with Department leadership. Keep department and division leaders apprised of all legislative activity regarding the agency. + Creates and implements a robust stakeholder engagement plan for each department agenda item to ensure ongoing communication with partners inside and external to the executive branch. + Develops and maintains ongoing positive relationships with legislative partners. + Coordinates and collaborates with CSP Legislative Liaison. + Coordinates and collaborates with the CDPS Budget Director. + Monitors the sunset review schedule and process, maintains an internal tracking of programs undergoing sunsets, and develops strategies accordingly. + Monitors all interim committee activities for impacts to and information needed from CDPS. + Prepares department staff for hearings, including budget and oversight committee hearings, by proactively reaching out to committee members, writing talking points, and creating presentations. + Tracks all CDPS reporting requirements and ensures all reports are submitted on time. + Develops regular in-session and post-session communication systems to inform and educate CDPS members about the legislative process. + Represents CDPS in all facets of communication with the General Assembly. + Establishes a reputation as a trusted, go-to resource for legislators and stakeholders. + Leads SMART Act annual presentation preparation. + Tracks and manages the submission of all legislatively-mandated reports generated by CDPS. + Acts as work lead for Legislative Analyst, assigning and monitoring bill tracking and advocacy tasks and other duties as necessitated by the workload of the session. + Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of members within their span of control. + Establishes and adjusts subordinates' schedules. + Monitors subordinates performance and identifies training needs. + Interfaces with Colorado delegation offices as needed, and in coordination with the Governor’s Office. Boards and Commissions + Serves as the primary coordinator for the Department with the Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions. + Serves as the primary coordinator for internal appointments made by the CDPS Executive Director. + Engages with internal boards, commissions, and councils that may have legislative needs or interests, including the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, the Colorado Fire Commission, the Human Trafficking Council, and the Homeland Security and All Hazards Advisory Committee. Supervision Engages in projects during the interim and other times as needed at the request of the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and/or Division Directors. + Provides advice, assistance related to employee coaching, corrective action, disciplinary matters and grievances; makes recommendations for appropriate action; drafts and issues written communications; and ensures responses are consistent and adhere to partnership agreement and procedures across the agency as appropriate. + Establishes and adjusts subordinate’s schedules. + Monitors and evaluates performance of team member(s). + Responsible for implementation of Department Performance Management requirements for the direct report(s). + Provides guidance, interpretation, and rationale on legislative matters. + Development and delivery of robust training to direct report(s), including statute, policy, partnership agreement, data management, and state legislative mandates. + Performs other duties and lead projects as assigned Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Note, to be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration. Two years of professional government relations/intergovernmental affairs experience. OR Two years of professional experience working in an analytical role pertaining to budget and/or policy within state government OR Two years of external affairs and communications experience. OR Advanced degree (Masters or higher) AND either one year of professional government relations or external affairs and communications experience. Preferred Qualifications and Competencies + This position interfaces with internal and external customers and must have excellent written and oral communication skills. + The Legislative Liaison is adaptable, has a high degree of emotional intelligence, and operates professionally at all times in a high-pressure, time-sensitive, political environment. + Professional experience with the Colorado General Assembly OR professional experience with another state Legislature is preferred. + Knowledge of and experience working with the Colorado state budget process. + Prior lobbying experience, particularly for a public entity. Conditions of Employment + Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking, employment history. + This position is a State Executive Services (SES) at-will position. Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Supplemental Information Are you in need of an accommodation? 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. Colorado Department of Public Safety 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 Human Resources department at cdps_hr@state.co.us. Recruitment Timeline Information and Important Notices + Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. + Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. + Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive. + Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. 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. + Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form. + Application Tips : For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emb\_logo) . + Resumes, Cover Letters, or other documents submitted: will not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this). + Notifications All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to the email address listed on your application. Include your current working email address on your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email 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. + Comparative Analysis Steps may include : + Structured application review by a panel of SMEs the week of October 10th + In person oral boards October 28th and/or 29th + Executive interview possibly first week of November Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 Please provide an overview of your government relations and/or lobbying experience and how it relates to this role. 02 Give us an example of the most complex legislative effort you lead. Please explain your role, the challenges you faced, how you solved them, the stakeholders impacted and the outcome. 03 I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security. + Yes, I understand that + No 04 If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If you are not a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please state "N/A". 05 Positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety require a completion of a comprehensive background examination including a criminal history check, employment history and reference checking as well as a polygraph as a condition of hire. Are you willing to participate in this process, should a conditional job offer be extended to you? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email