Labor & Employment Specialist II (PROWD)

About the Department

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026.

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.

Position Duties

PAY FOR POSITION: 

HOURLY $28.59 - $41.84

BIWEEKLY $2,286.92 - $3,347.20

MONTHLY $4,955.00 - $7,252.27

This position is in FREMONT County.  

Development Programs  (WDP) exists to plan, develop, administer, deliver, oversee, and  monitor employment and training programs and services according to Federal and State guidelines for job  seekers, employers and other customers across the state of Colorado. This unit also acts as department  liaison with various state groups who provide employment and training services, and local service delivery  entities including the State operated workforce centers, counties, and subcontractors. 

The Partners for Reentry  Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) Re-entry Specialists provide  services in Federal Bureau of Prison (BOP) facilities and Residential Reentry Centers (RRC). This position  will assess the re-entry needs of individual offenders, develop, and implement transitional plans, research  and gather community resources/support, provide linkages to other agencies and organizations, provide services in both a group and individual setting. Works in close coordination with Federal Parole Officers,  Federal Bureau of Prisons, Local Workforce Areas, state/local agency staff, community and faith-based  organizations, and other individuals/groups providing services to offenders in order to enhance public safety.  All services and programs delivered by this position are performed consistent with the professional standards and in accordance with CDLE, BOP Parole regulations, guidelines, and operating procedures. 

These positions are grant funded with a grant end date of September 30, 2027 with potential for extension.

Minimum Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H5N3XX     Labor/Employment Specialist II

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. Experience to include one or more of the following; working with past and currently incarcerated persons in probation, parole, correctional and prison facilities and/or career development

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years

Required Competencies: 

• Demonstrated success in working with Adults in Custody (AIC) to assist their transition back into the community 

• Ability to coordinate with multiple organizations to provide career development, mental health, and social services

• Knowledge of and the ability to participate on multidisciplinary teams to support AICs 

• Understanding of various career development assessments, interest inventories, and other employment related tools

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with individuals from various education levels 

• Knowledge of effective outreach and recruitment strategies with justice involved individuals 

• Ability to facilitate meetings that include groups of professionals that provide various services 

• Able to construct and facilitate presentations to share information with stakeholders, AICs, and service providers

• The ability to research and present Labor Market Information to groups with various levels of education 

• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region, driving a state owned or personal vehicle 
  
  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Administering assessments

• Evaluating training and job readiness

• Case management 

• Performing duties similar to those assigned to the position as a classified State of Colorado employee.
  
  

Conditions of employment: 

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.

• You must pass a thorough background check & MVR prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.

• Travel will need to occur to the Federal Bureau of Prisons this position is assigned to serve

• You must pass a Federal Bureau of Prisons background check to work in the facility this position is assigned to serve

• These positions are grant funded with a grant end date of September 30, 2027 with potential for extension.
  
  

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Other Qualifications

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 

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
 

Supplemental Questions

Required Question

Agency Information

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