Colorado District Attorneys' Council
Executive Director
Colorado District Attorneys' Council, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionColorado District Attorneys CouncilExecutive DirectorThe Executive Director is responsible for leading and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization in accordance with the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors and in furtherance of the mission and priorities of the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council (CDAC). Each category listed carries equal importance.General ManagementThe Executive Director is responsible for the management and supervision of all functions of CDAC.
Furthermore, the Executive Director serves as a primary advisor and resource to District Attorneys and their offices in support of the common mission of advancing public safety and prosecution in the state of Colorado.
Specific responsibilities include:·
Hire, manage and lead a focused and motivated team of attorneys, IT staff, and support staff in furtherance of the mission and objectives of CDAC·
Prepare and manage CDAC budgets, including overseeing financial accounts, sources of revenue and ensuring fiscal responsibility·
Advise, support and respond to the needs of elected District Attorneys on the CDAC Board and their respective offices·
Apply for and administer grants and other funding from outside sources such as the federal government, state government, private foundations, and any other available sources and managing said grants, including grants that are administered by CDAC that assist district attorney’s offices statewide·
Serve, support and respond to the direction of the CDAC Governing Board and report relevant progress, challenges and accomplishments of CDAC and its staff to the BoardTraining and Prosecutor SupportThe Executive Director shall oversee CDAC’s training statewide training program and provides legal support and resources for all prosecutors in the state of Colorado.
Specific responsibilities include:·
Promote, foster, and encourage the development of professional prosecutors within the State of Colorado·
Direct the collection, maintenance and dissemination of information concerning recent court decisions, changes in statutory law, and other information of assistance to prosecutors·
Lead the planning and execution of all CDAC conferences and attorney training in coordination with CDAC attorneys and staff·
Provide oversight for grant funded attorneys who manage the CDAC Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW), Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor (TSRP) and Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) programs·
Oversee the annual legislative update materials and trainings and other training publications and webinars·
Ensure that CDAC provides legal research and assistance to prosecutors 24/7 to include assistance on motions and legal research. Support will also include working with the various offices, as needed, to provide attorney assistance to be deputized as a special deputy district attorney, with priority given to rural offices·
Supervise and collaborate with all training attorneys within CDAC.Legislative FunctionThe Executive Director serves as the primary liaison to the Colorado General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, the Attorney General’s Office, Colorado’s congressional delegation and other elected officials on all legislative and policy matters of interest to the CDAC Board and prosecutors in the state.
Specific responsibilities include:·
In close collaboration with the CDAC Board, direct CDAC’s legislative policy strategy during the Colorado Legislature’s legislative session and throughout the year·
Coordinate and lead CDAC’s legislative policy and lobbying team, representing CDAC and the CDAC Board at the Colorado General Assembly on legislative policy priorities and positions·
Oversee the annual CDAC Legislative Committee and legislation priority selection process in collaboration with CDAC attorneys and staff·
Engage as a primary point of contact with CDAC’s contract lobbyists, legislators, and other elected officials as needed·
Participate in or appoint others to various committees and stakeholder groups related to CDAC’s legislative interests as necessary·
Draft, edit and provide testimony on legislation as necessary·
Advise and report to the CDAC Board on developments and strategies during the legislative session and throughout the year·
Summarize and present relevant bills and ballot measures of interest for official CDAC positions to Governing Board at monthly Board meetings·
Work closely with the CDAC Board, the CDAC Executive Board and the CDAC Board President on all legislative matters Information Technology Function:CDAC is one of only a handful of states in the country with a statewide in-house proprietary case-management system (ACTION) that is fully integrated with the state courts. ACTION also serves as the primary foundation for CDAC’s eDiscovery system and Criminal E-Filing.
The Executive Director’s specific responsibilities in this area include:·
Supervise the operation and management of the IT section (ACTION, CDAC website, eDiscovery, and other related projects) in collaboration with CDAC’s Chief Information Officer (CIO)·
Coordinate with CIO on budgetary issues related to the IT section of CDAC and for annual budget requests to the state judicial department·
Oversee eDiscovery contract and renewals with third party vendor·
Serve as Statutory Board member of the Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information System (CICJIS) along with representatives from DOC, CBI, State Judicial and DYC·
Collaborate with CIO and Governing Board members to set IT department priorities and projects each year·
Direct ongoing enhancements and modernization of CDAC IT products and servicesMedia and Public Relations FunctionThe Executive Director shall oversee CDAC’s public relations and media functions and strategy.
Specific responsibilities include:·
Collaborate with and supervise CDAC’s Communications Director on all media strategies and responses·
Serve as primary media resource when subject matter interviews or commentary are requested by local or national media·
Engage elected district attorneys in media responses as needed·
Consult and advise district attorneys on media issues·
Oversee CDAC Communications Director tasks related to press releases, fact sheets and legislative summaries for use by district attorneys or CDAC staff as needed·
Oversee enhancement and modernization of CDAC’s website with Communications Director and IT staff·
Identify and develop opportunities to educate and engage media and the public on criminal justice issues·
Develop and nurture local media relationships to enhance CDAC and district attorney messaging on issues of importance·
Develop and nurture relationships with local law schools to recruit and develop future prosecutors·
Collaborate with elected district attorneys on statewide messaging campaigns and emerging concernsNational EngagementThe Executive Director shall oversee CDAC’s relationship with national prosecutor organizations as well as foster relationships with national leaders and organizations of importance to CDAC and Colorado district attorneys.
Specific responsibilities in this area include:·
Organize and lead annual congressional meetings in Washington DC with a cadre of elected district attorneys related to criminal justice issues of concern to Colorado prosecutors·
Actively engage and participate in National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators (NAPC)·
Maintain ongoing relationships and partnerships with the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)·
Foster and maintain productive relationships with Colorado’s U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and their staffApplicant Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.Required Education and Experience:·
Must have a J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school·
7+ years prosecution experience, including 5 years or more in Colorado·
Extensive knowledge of Colorado Criminal Law, Colorado Criminal Procedure, and Colorado Ethics·
Legislative and public policy experience·
Familiarity with and experience in developing and delivering professional training programs·
Strong interpersonal skills·
Superior oral and written communication skills·
Public relations experience and strong public speaking skillsPreferred Additional Experience·
Grant administration experience·
Management experience to include management of a team of employees and experience with personnel, human resources, performance management, conflict resolution and the likeThe CDAC Executive Director is “exempt” from annual leave policy.Primary Benefits:Kaiser HealthDelta DentalPERA retirementDisability/Life InsuranceSalary Range: $225,000 - $250,000 DOE
Furthermore, the Executive Director serves as a primary advisor and resource to District Attorneys and their offices in support of the common mission of advancing public safety and prosecution in the state of Colorado.
Specific responsibilities include:·
Hire, manage and lead a focused and motivated team of attorneys, IT staff, and support staff in furtherance of the mission and objectives of CDAC·
Prepare and manage CDAC budgets, including overseeing financial accounts, sources of revenue and ensuring fiscal responsibility·
Advise, support and respond to the needs of elected District Attorneys on the CDAC Board and their respective offices·
Apply for and administer grants and other funding from outside sources such as the federal government, state government, private foundations, and any other available sources and managing said grants, including grants that are administered by CDAC that assist district attorney’s offices statewide·
Serve, support and respond to the direction of the CDAC Governing Board and report relevant progress, challenges and accomplishments of CDAC and its staff to the BoardTraining and Prosecutor SupportThe Executive Director shall oversee CDAC’s training statewide training program and provides legal support and resources for all prosecutors in the state of Colorado.
Specific responsibilities include:·
Promote, foster, and encourage the development of professional prosecutors within the State of Colorado·
Direct the collection, maintenance and dissemination of information concerning recent court decisions, changes in statutory law, and other information of assistance to prosecutors·
Lead the planning and execution of all CDAC conferences and attorney training in coordination with CDAC attorneys and staff·
Provide oversight for grant funded attorneys who manage the CDAC Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW), Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor (TSRP) and Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) programs·
Oversee the annual legislative update materials and trainings and other training publications and webinars·
Ensure that CDAC provides legal research and assistance to prosecutors 24/7 to include assistance on motions and legal research. Support will also include working with the various offices, as needed, to provide attorney assistance to be deputized as a special deputy district attorney, with priority given to rural offices·
Supervise and collaborate with all training attorneys within CDAC.Legislative FunctionThe Executive Director serves as the primary liaison to the Colorado General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, the Attorney General’s Office, Colorado’s congressional delegation and other elected officials on all legislative and policy matters of interest to the CDAC Board and prosecutors in the state.
Specific responsibilities include:·
In close collaboration with the CDAC Board, direct CDAC’s legislative policy strategy during the Colorado Legislature’s legislative session and throughout the year·
Coordinate and lead CDAC’s legislative policy and lobbying team, representing CDAC and the CDAC Board at the Colorado General Assembly on legislative policy priorities and positions·
Oversee the annual CDAC Legislative Committee and legislation priority selection process in collaboration with CDAC attorneys and staff·
Engage as a primary point of contact with CDAC’s contract lobbyists, legislators, and other elected officials as needed·
Participate in or appoint others to various committees and stakeholder groups related to CDAC’s legislative interests as necessary·
Draft, edit and provide testimony on legislation as necessary·
Advise and report to the CDAC Board on developments and strategies during the legislative session and throughout the year·
Summarize and present relevant bills and ballot measures of interest for official CDAC positions to Governing Board at monthly Board meetings·
Work closely with the CDAC Board, the CDAC Executive Board and the CDAC Board President on all legislative matters Information Technology Function:CDAC is one of only a handful of states in the country with a statewide in-house proprietary case-management system (ACTION) that is fully integrated with the state courts. ACTION also serves as the primary foundation for CDAC’s eDiscovery system and Criminal E-Filing.
The Executive Director’s specific responsibilities in this area include:·
Supervise the operation and management of the IT section (ACTION, CDAC website, eDiscovery, and other related projects) in collaboration with CDAC’s Chief Information Officer (CIO)·
Coordinate with CIO on budgetary issues related to the IT section of CDAC and for annual budget requests to the state judicial department·
Oversee eDiscovery contract and renewals with third party vendor·
Serve as Statutory Board member of the Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information System (CICJIS) along with representatives from DOC, CBI, State Judicial and DYC·
Collaborate with CIO and Governing Board members to set IT department priorities and projects each year·
Direct ongoing enhancements and modernization of CDAC IT products and servicesMedia and Public Relations FunctionThe Executive Director shall oversee CDAC’s public relations and media functions and strategy.
Specific responsibilities include:·
Collaborate with and supervise CDAC’s Communications Director on all media strategies and responses·
Serve as primary media resource when subject matter interviews or commentary are requested by local or national media·
Engage elected district attorneys in media responses as needed·
Consult and advise district attorneys on media issues·
Oversee CDAC Communications Director tasks related to press releases, fact sheets and legislative summaries for use by district attorneys or CDAC staff as needed·
Oversee enhancement and modernization of CDAC’s website with Communications Director and IT staff·
Identify and develop opportunities to educate and engage media and the public on criminal justice issues·
Develop and nurture local media relationships to enhance CDAC and district attorney messaging on issues of importance·
Develop and nurture relationships with local law schools to recruit and develop future prosecutors·
Collaborate with elected district attorneys on statewide messaging campaigns and emerging concernsNational EngagementThe Executive Director shall oversee CDAC’s relationship with national prosecutor organizations as well as foster relationships with national leaders and organizations of importance to CDAC and Colorado district attorneys.
Specific responsibilities in this area include:·
Organize and lead annual congressional meetings in Washington DC with a cadre of elected district attorneys related to criminal justice issues of concern to Colorado prosecutors·
Actively engage and participate in National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators (NAPC)·
Maintain ongoing relationships and partnerships with the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)·
Foster and maintain productive relationships with Colorado’s U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and their staffApplicant Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.Required Education and Experience:·
Must have a J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school·
7+ years prosecution experience, including 5 years or more in Colorado·
Extensive knowledge of Colorado Criminal Law, Colorado Criminal Procedure, and Colorado Ethics·
Legislative and public policy experience·
Familiarity with and experience in developing and delivering professional training programs·
Strong interpersonal skills·
Superior oral and written communication skills·
Public relations experience and strong public speaking skillsPreferred Additional Experience·
Grant administration experience·
Management experience to include management of a team of employees and experience with personnel, human resources, performance management, conflict resolution and the likeThe CDAC Executive Director is “exempt” from annual leave policy.Primary Benefits:Kaiser HealthDelta DentalPERA retirementDisability/Life InsuranceSalary Range: $225,000 - $250,000 DOE