Program Specialist/ Inspector

Job Description

**Department Information**
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**THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY** **THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024**

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**
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The salary for this position is:

$27.74 – $35.65 Hourly

$2,219.54 – $2,852.31 Biweekly

$4,809.00 – $6,180.00 Monthly

$57,708.00 – $74,160.00 Annually

The division of Employment and Training, Workforce Development Programs work unit exists to administer, process, set policy, write procedures, and monitor the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, Federal Bonding, and the Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) program(s) that reside within the Business Innovation and Strategy Unit within Workforce Development Programs (WDP). In addition, this unit is responsible for ensuring program integrity and compliance with Federal legislative mandates, providing advocacy for client groups served by the department, and to serve as a liaison with the State and Federal agencies and organizations involved in planning and developing employment and training services.

This position functions as a member of the Business Innovation and Strategy team to operate the statewide Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Federal Bonding, and Foreign Labor Certification program(s) statewide. The unit determines eligibility for the WOTC, Federal Bonding, and FLC program(s) and can include but not be limited to: reviewing documentation/files/forms, working with and providing technical assistance to employers, workforce centers, the National Processing Center, and other stakeholders, contacting collateral sources, and computerized records to verify applicant status and family income, issuing certifications in accordance with Federal and State guidelines to enable employers to claim the credit when they file their income tax return; to assist employers, consultants, and community-based organizations to effectively utilize the programs.

This position will inspect new and existing housing units for recipients of H2A (agricultural) visas. There is regular communication with the statewide coordinator for H2A housing in order to ensure inspections are completed on a timely basis. Communication will encompass changes to program rules, documentation requiring emergency/extraordinary clarifications or new inspections. Must maintain tracking tools to eliminate or reduce the need for emergency inspections. Must maintain contact information on program employers to coordinate and facilitate inspection related activities and needs. Must maintain inspection files providing the ability to forward documentation to end users. Provide new inspection documents to Denver FLC, employer agents and employers via email. Inspect non-range fixed housing every year and inspect fixed range and mobile housing at least every 3 years. In addition to the inspection, this position will manage the territory where the inspections occur. This includes scheduling the inspections; creating work lists; reviewing violations; and recording inspection findings. Will be required to educate H2A visa applicants, responsible parties, and/or interested stakeholders about the adopted national and state labor housing installation requirements, including maintenance and operation requirements. This position will inspect and evaluate labor-housing conditions to determine if it complies with current codes. This position requires extensive travel to and from housing sites, often located in remote areas on dirt roads. Use of a personal vehicle may be required (mileage will be reimbursed). In addition, this can be a labor-intensive job which requires the employee to be able to climb ladders, carry heavy boxes of equipment, bend, stoop or crawl during the inspection process. Will also be required to execute Employer Practice and Prevailing Wage surveys to Agricultural employers across the State and conduct post certification field checks for H-2A and H-2B employers

**Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights**
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**Residency Requirement: (New)**
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. **Class Code & Classification Description: (New)**

H1B3XX ADMINISTRATOR III

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

**Experience Only:**
Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. Experience must include performing inspections and program compliance **OR** **Education and Experience:**
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years. Experience must include performing inspections and program compliance **Preferred Qualifications:*** Attention to detail
* Demonstrated Interpersonal skills
* Performing duties similar to those assigned to the position as a classified State of Colorado employee.

**Required Competencies:*** Effective communication
* Public speaking
* Customer service
* Multitasking
* Prioritizing
* Effective time management

**Conditions of Employment:*** Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
* Must be able to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish
* Must have a Drivers License
* Travel is required for this position and may include areas of the state where public transportation is not readily available.
* You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.

**Additional pay for bilingual skills**

Based on business need and available funding, CDLE may offer additional pay for positions that have successfully completed training and require bilingual skills. This is considered a temporary pay differential and is not included in base pay. **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 dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us 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, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
**Supplemental Information**
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**For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:** **rosalie.kirkland@state.co****.us** **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. **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 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, Sean Montoya, at sean.montoya@state.co.us**. **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.