Department Information
Colorado’s Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) maintains a reputation as one of the top organizations in the nation specializing in the delivery of indigent criminal defense. We operate as an independent agency within the Judicial Branch of Colorado State Government with nearly 1,000 dedicated employees assigned to twenty-one Regional Trial Offices, a centralized Appellate Division, and a centralized Administrative Office. The mission of OSPD is to defend and protect the rights, liberties and dignity of those accused of crimes who cannot afford to retain counsel. We do so by providing constitutionally and statutorily mandated representation that is effective, zealous, inspired and compassionate.
We seek to hire professionals who are dedicated to furthering our mission and demonstrate compassion in their service to our clients. We are a fast paced, team-oriented environment, where self-motivation and a personal commitment to high performance are important attributes for success.
The posted salary reflects a range for the job classification in the OSPD’s step and grade compensation structure. Candidate will be placed in the grade based on qualifications and may include credit for job relevant years of experience
Please e-mail your résumé and cover letter outlining your interest in this position and how you meet the qualifications to Andrea Landaverry at Andrea.Landaverry@coloradodefenders.us
The deadline for applying is 11:59 p.m. on August 5, 2024.
Resumes must include dates of employment but, you may redact or remove any information that will identify your age, date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR OSPD:
For more information on benefits please visit https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits. For additional information on PERA visit www.copera.org.
Additional information about the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender can be found at: http://www.coloradodefenders.us/
Description of Job
This is a management position in the Information Technology series responsible for the planning, managing, and oversight of several IT functions and staff to maintain the agency’s information systems and software applications, development, and technical training. Under strategic direction of the Chief Information Officer, works in conjunction with the IT leadership team to design, develop, implement and monitor a comprehensive suite of applications, mostly web based, including internal and external development, procurement, contract review, and access for all appropriate staff. Position requires a unique level of knowledge and expertise to develop policies and standards; analyze problems; and, create solutions to complex issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information and software systems. As a first-line supervisor, directs the work of professional IT staff on projects, problem resolution and daily assignments.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
(Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.)
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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Supplemental Information
NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status or other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Consistent with this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including the application and selection process. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact Katey Tarkington at Katey.Tarkington@coloradodefenders.us