Internship Opportunity, Budget - Denver

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Internship Opportunity, Budget - Denver

Salary

$15.75 - $22.16 Hourly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Temporary (9 months or less)

Job Number

HAA-OFMBintern-04/24

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Division of Accounting & Finance

Opening Date

04/24/2024

Closing Date

5/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

2829 W. Howard Place, Denver, CO 80204

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Erin.Hardin@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

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Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

If selected, you must be able to physically work in our Denver office.

• This is a temporary position that is limited to a maximum of 9 months, with no benefits other than sick leave. Temporary employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 48 hours.

• Applications will be reviewed as they are received. It’s in your best interest to apply as early as possible.

• This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

• New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit ourcareers page (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellentbenefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package!

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

Description of Job

About the Work Unit

The Office of Financial Management and Budget (OFMB) within the Division of Accounting and Finance (DAF) is responsible for the overall financial management of CDOT. OFMB forecasts revenue and cash; develops and manages the budget for all CDOT organizations, programs, and Federal-aid projects; analyzes pending legislation for potential fiscal impacts; develops and submits the legislative budget; helps manage the debt of CDOT and the Enterprises; manages spending authority in the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE); manages the CO State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Program; provides ad hoc financial analysis; and develops the CDOT budgetary forms and procedures. Information developed by OFMB is utilized by the Executive Management Team (EMT), the Transportation Commission (TC), the Governor's Office, the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), the Joint Budget Committee (JBC), the Legislative Council, legislative committees, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Local governments, and the general public.

About the Position

The purpose of this internship will be to provide meaningful professional training and experience while assisting OFMB staff in the performance of duties associated with the development and execution of the CDOT budget. OFMB interns receive basic training appropriate for entry-level budget analysts as well as more focused training as needed for special projects and specific tasks.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Annual Budget Development and Execution.

• Learn about and participate in the development and execution of the CDOT annual budget.

• Work with staff in various program areas to learn about and assist with program operations.

• Attend relevant meetings to stay apprised of current events and issues as they relate to the CDOT Budget.

• Assist staff in addressing problems as they arise in the budget development process.

• Process Documentation and Improvement.

• Assist the team with drafting documentation and presentation of budget-related materials.

• Assist the team in process improvement efforts.

• Take initiative in developing and improving standard operating procedures with appropriate guidance and supervision.

• Data and Reporting

• Learn to use SAP transaction codes related to data and reporting.

• Develop knowledge and expertise regarding various CDOT budget data sources.

• Develop advanced skills in the use of data and reporting applications such as Excel, Google Sheets, Looker Studio, Power BI, Business Objects and other appropriate applications.

• Assist in the development and updating of reports and reporting dashboards.

• Support Staff in Duties Related to Budget Management.

• Assist the team in responding to budget-related requests from OFMB customers.

• Respond to staff requests for assistance in analysis and reporting.

• Work with the Intern Program Manager to develop an appropriate level of working knowledge various software applications used by OFMB such as SAP and OpenGov.

• Accessibility

• Understand and be able to apply state and federal requirements regarding accessibility.

• Use Web Content Management software to apply Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to all OFMB produced web content.

• Use all available tools to make internal and external communications from OFMB accessible.

• Special Projects.

• Work with subject matter experts on assigned special projects.

• Respond to special requests for reports and information in a timely fashion.

Work Environment:

• This position is based at CDOT’s Headquarters located at 2829 W. Howard Pl, Denver, CO.

• The expected work schedule is Monday through Friday, 20 to 40 hours per week.

• Interns will agree to a hybrid remote/in-office work arrangement with their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• A student enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student seeking a degree in public administration, finance, accounting, economics, political science, business administration or another field of study closely related to the duties of this position. Applicants must present a copy of their transcript to verify this requirement.

OR

• A recent college graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public administration, finance, accounting, economics, political science, business administration or another field of study closely related to the duties of this position. Applicants must present a copy of their transcript to verify this requirement.

OR

• A certified participant in the Colorado Refugee Services Program

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Condition of Employment

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Strong interest in the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;

• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;

• Knowledge and understanding of theories, principles, and best practices of public sector financial and budget management;

• Statistical analysis skills and experience;

• An aptitude for working with large datasets and using integrated software solutions and business intelligence tools;

• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;

• Interpersonal and relationship building skills;

• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;

• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;

• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;

• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;

• Ability to work independently and in team situations;

• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail and Google Applications, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)

• A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.

• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

Notifications:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email 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. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.”

Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online atwww.InfoCubic.comandwww.OrangeTreeScreening.com. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439.

The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includessocial security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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, 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.

Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or 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 Erin Hardin atErin.Hardin@state.co.us.

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

ERIN (OFMB Intern April 2024)

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.

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A legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, completed coursework and GPA, degree awarded date (if applicable), and the type and name of the degree program. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

• Yes, I have attached my transcript(s) that will be used to verify whether or not I meet the education requirement as announced.

• I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to Erin.Hardin@state.co.us within 5 business days of the date of my application.

• No, I have not attached transcripts to my application. (Unless you are part of the refugee program, this will eliminate you from consideration as we must have a transcript to evaluate your qualifications.)

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  A cover letter is required that describes how your education/experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Did you attach a cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

• Yes

• No

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  Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".

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  If you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, 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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  CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) • Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression

• Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability

• No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability

• I Don't Wish To Answer

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