Colorado Judicial Branch

POSITION INFORMATION
Job Code: R42473
Full Time Salary Range: $76,862.04 - $111,449.52
FLSA Status: Exempt
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
General Statement Of Duties
Manages specific programs or serves as project leader to develop improved managerial procedures and practices in the Colorado Judicial Department’s court systems.
Distinguishing Factors
The Court Programs Analyst II position is distinguished from other classifications due to the responsibility of leading an ongoing program or project which must consume 50% or more of the employee's time. Leading programs or projects includes assigning tasks, monitoring progress and work flow, checking the product, scheduling work, and establishing work standards. Provides indirect supervision of field staff and may directly supervise up to 2.99 staff. Supervision is received from a Court Programs Analyst III, a Court Programs Analyst IV, Division Director or an Administrator.
Additional Comments
We are looking to fill one full-time Court Programs Analyst II position, also known as a Competency Programs Analyst. This position is not grant-funded and will report to a Court Programs Analyst III, who serves as the Competency Programs Supervisor.
This position is within the Criminal Justice Programs Unit (CJPU), which is part of the Court Services Division. The Court Services Division is a community of over 60 professionals dedicated to supporting a variety of trial court initiatives across Colorado. We are committed to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation, and we seek applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and demographics who share these values.
CJPU plays a vital role in advancing justice by supporting statewide initiatives including diversion, restorative justice, competency programs, and problem solving courts. Our work focuses on addressing complex challenges within the justice system, supporting effective court practices, promoting equitable outcomes, and strengthening collaboration among courts and community partners throughout the state.
This position will primarily support two distinct competency initiatives, Competency Court Dockets and Competency Diversion under HB 24-1355, as well as other related competency and behavioral health initiatives. The position will work closely with judicial districts, court coordinators, judicial officers, court staff, and state and community partners to support successful implementation, ongoing development, and evaluation of these programs.
Responsibilities May Include
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<li>Assisting with program development, implementation, and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Conducting ongoing data collection, quality review, analysis, and program evaluation.</li>
<li>Contributing to required legislative and program reporting.</li>
<li>Participating in grant writing and management, as appropriate.</li>
<li>Providing training and technical assistance to judicial districts and community stakeholders.</li>
<li>Supporting competency court coordinators with training, technical assistance, policy and MOU development, data collection, and resource identification.</li>
<li>Supporting local steering committees and multidisciplinary teams.</li>
<li>Developing guidance, resources, and training materials for courts and community partners.</li>
<li>Supporting statewide competency-related initiatives and the work of the Judicial Mental Health Advisory Committee.</li>
</ul>
Competency Diversion under HB 24-1355 has now been implemented statewide, with referral processes established across all 23 judicial districts. Colorado also currently supports 15 adult competency court dockets and three juvenile competency court dockets, providing specialized court support and multidisciplinary coordination for defendants involved in the competency process.
Essential Functions
Plans, administers, and implements state wide court programs and projects. Serves as project leader for the development, implementation and maintenance of new policies and procedures within the state court system; develops training for new policies and procedures.
Reviews and evaluates organizational policies, practices, structure, functions, programs, work methods, resources, relationships between various departments and management, and program performance; increases efficiency and effectiveness of state court systems.
Identifies problems within various state court systems; offers recommendations and implements solutions; compares estimates and trend projections through the application of mathematical or statistical methods.
Compiles and analyzes information collected; verifies accuracy of information; identifies issues and problems; formulates recommendations that will encourage change within the state court system.
Drafts rules, administrative recommendations, Chief Justice Directives.
Prepares reports, schedules, forms, procedures and directives based upon research and evaluation of issues and problems.
Analyzes proposed legislation, judicial processes, and procedures for possible impact on the state court system.
Establishes response procedures designed to address internal and external requests for information.
Some positions may prepare grant proposals, monitor grant funds, and prepare grant completion reports.
Attends meetings and training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions Cont.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
Responsible for one's own work product and may provide guidance, assistance, or mentorship to less knowledgeable or experienced coworkers, volunteers, or interns. This may include scheduling of work, instructing in work methods, and reviewing work products. May provide input into the hiring and discipline/termination processes. May have input into performance evaluation process.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and four years of management analysis experience in statistical or economic analysis, office systems, methods and procedures, work measurement, forms design, program planning or other related fields. Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.
OR
One year of experience as a Court Programs Analyst I in the Colorado Judicial Department.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations; may handle emergency or crisis situations; is subject to many interruptions; may handle multiple calls and inquiries simultaneously; and may occasionally handle absentee replacement on short notice.

Court Programs Analyst II (Competency Programs Analyst)

Court Programs Analyst II (Competency Programs Analyst)

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