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Company Name : State of Colorado Job Opportunities
Location : Denver, CO 80203
Position : HEARINGS OFFICER II

Job Description : Department Information

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5PM ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022

THIS OPPORTUNITY TO OPEN TO ALL COLORADO RESIDENTS

THIS POSITION WILL WORK REMOTELY

The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.

This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.

We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits:

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

Medical and dental health plans

Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

BenefitHub state employee discount program

MotivateMe employee wellness program

Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces

RTD Eco-Pass Commuter Program

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home

PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.

Description of Job

THIS POSITION WILL WORK REMOTELY.

The Hearings Officer position is part of the Division of Unemployment Insurance, Appeals Unit. This position provides a means for an interested party to appeal an adverse decision and have a new and fair hearing. During the hearing, the record is fully developed using due process, the Colorado Employment Security Act, Regulations Concerning Employment Security, case law, and Handbook For Measuring Unemployment Insurance Lower Authority Appeals Quality, and internal procedures. Evidence and testimony are considered and a decision based upon statute, regulations, and case law is typed and issued deciding eligibility for, entitlement to, and liability for, unemployment insurance benefits and taxes. This position creates the only record allowable in any appeal to higher authority and the courts.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

AND
Three (3) years of professional experience of working in Unemployment Insurance
Substitutions: A Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree may be substituted for the required education and two years of the required experience. Work experience in the above fields or as a paralegal may be substituted year-for-year for the required education. Time spent in a training environment will not be counted towards requirements or substituting experience for the Hearings Officer II position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree Prior Hearings Officer experience
Competencies
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Legal case management: The procedures of a legal case from opening to closing, such as the documentation that needs to be prepared and handled, the people involved in different stages of the case, and the requirements that need to be met before the case can be closed.
Correctional procedures: The legal regulations and policies concerning the operations of correctional facilities, and other correctional procedures.
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.

You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.

Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify
whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been
fully vaccinated may be required to submit to serial testing in the future. Upon hire,
new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status
with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of vaccination.

Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series
of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks
after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined
by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance
issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

While a wide salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.
APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

PLEASE NOTE: CDLE WILL NOT INCLUDE ATTACHMENTS WHEN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB. ATTACHMENTS WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE NUMERICAL GRADING PROCESS/STRUCTURED APPLICATION REVIEW. PLEASE BE AS THOROUGH AS POSSIBLE IN IDENTIFYING RELEVANT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN THE JOB DUTY STATEMENTS ON THE APPLICATION.

Conditions of Employment:

You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.

You must be a Colorado resident at time of application

Minimum Qualification Screening
A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use “see resume” or “see attached” statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening.

Comparative Analysis Process
– Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES

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.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 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 ADAAA Coordinator, Deidre Johnson, at deidre.johnson@state.co.us or call 303-318-8163.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
anntoinell.berry@state.co
.us

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