CDLE DLSS ONLY: Reallocation - Policy Manager

Department Information

This announcement represents the selection process for an occupied position. Applications will not be considered from any individual not specifically covered by strict eligibility requirements.

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
• 11 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 EcoPass Commuter Program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

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

Position Number: KAA-8173
Held By: Tello, I.
Recommended for reallocation to: Program Management I

This announcement represents the selection process for an occupied, reclassified state position. Applications will not be considered from any individual not specifically covered by strict eligibility requirements.

Reporting to the Manager of Policy Development and Engagement, this bilingual position serves as the manager for the Division’s policy advisor team, which provides expertise across a range of state and federal labor laws.

The position is responsible for the daily operations of the policy team within the Labor Standards Policy Development and Engagement Team, including decisions that directly impact the pay status or tenure of at least three full-time equivalent positions. This position determines how to accommodate work pattern changes by shifting staff within the team. It is responsible for creating a growth-based environment through staff training, assessment, and feedback collected and received. This position analyzes the team's skills and directs any necessary training to improve performance. This position provides leadership and management of policy advisors and other policy team members. This position provides coaching, training, and initiates individual meetings and team meeting discussions within the team. This position uses judgment and resourcefulness to interpret circumstances and establish guidelines that direct the team’s goals, aligning with the Policy Team’s strategic goals and the Division’s mission.

This position uses judgment, training, experience, and resourcefulness to analyze and interpret laws, regulations, and policies and apply them to a wide variety of circumstances. This position establishes policies, guidelines, and processes that direct the implementation and administration of new and existing laws. This position is responsible for making process-level decisions, including but not limited to, the management of the Division authority, policy, and enforcement programs, including: Joint Employment, Worker Classification, Individual Liability, Compliance Orders, Willfulness, Administrative Liens and Levies, and Immigration Proceeding Support. This position actively participates in rulemaking and interpretation and manages the policy team's policies and processes. 

This position serves as the manager and expert on the Division’s publicly published guidance: Interpretive Notices and Formal Opinions (INFOs) and the Knowledge for Workers on Labor Law is Empowering & Drives Good Employment (KNOWLEDGE). The position designs, develops, implements, and manages INFOs, the Division’s officially approved notices, opinions, and explanations on various labor law topics, and KNOWLEDGE, one-page summaries for employees on their labor rights.  

In addition to accountability for at least three or more full-time equivalent positions, the position oversees, in collaboration with the Manager of Policy Development and Engagement and the Wage and Hour Investigations managers designs strategic plans for claim investigations involving topics such as, but not limited to, Individual liability, Joint Employment, Worker Classification, Compliance Orders, Willfulness, and Rulemaking to refine new and existing workflow processes and production.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1A2XX – Program Management I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a current permanent classified employee of the Division of Labor Standards and Statistics
• You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules.

Supplemental Information

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: [email protected]

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, CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process. 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. CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.

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.

Work Visas

CDLE does not sponsor Work Visas of any type.

Applicant Use Of AI

The use of AI tools to aid in preparing application materials is allowed under the condition that the applicant independently verifies and confirms the information's accuracy before submission. Applicants are fully accountable for the content of their submissions and must ensure the safe and ethical use of any AI tools. Furthermore, active and direct participation in the interview process is required.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE AND/OR FUTURE 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 State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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 Coordinators at [email protected]. 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. 

While a 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.

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information:  www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits 

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