Worker Program State Monitor Assistant

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 15, 2024

This position will have remote and hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.

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 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.

The salary for this positions is:
$26.94 - $39.32 Hourly
$2,154.92 - $3,145.85 Biweekly
$4,669.00 - $6,816.00 Monthly
$56,028.00 - $81,792.00 Annually
Workforce Development Programs (WDP) exists to design, develop, and administer workforce related programs in support of the Colorado Workforce System. WDP is responsible for utilizing state and federal funding to administer programs through partnerships with the 10 federally recognized Local Workforce Areas, non-profit/for- profit organizations, community based organizations (CBO), other Colorado state agencies that may include the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), and the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). WDP also collaborates with various public and private partners to administer workforce related services that may include program administration, budget tracking, developing policy and guidance, program monitoring, marketing and outreach, and technical assistance. WDP provides program administration that supports employers and job seekers throughout Colorado through the implementation and oversight of service delivery across the state.
This position performs intermediate level grant specialist duties in support of various Worker Program Unit (WPU) employment program activities. Position is primarily responsible for supporting the Migrant Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) program by performing grant specialist tasks required to administer the program. Specific duties related to the MSFW program include annual compliance monitoring of designated offices related to all aspects of the program. Monitoring includes review for compliance with all applicable state and federal rules and regulations related to the MSFW program. Specific monitoring duties include review of applications, job orders, reports, outreach plans, outreach logs, complaint files, observation of facilities, posters, and job information services. This position completes various aspects of the monitoring review in support of the State Monitor Advocate who serves as the staff authority for the MSFW program. Program monitoring also includes interviewing of local area front line staff, office managers, supervisors, agricultural employers and service providers for knowledge of the program. This position will also perform grant specialist tasks for other Worker Program Unit initiatives that may include preparing and providing program training, providing technical assistance, reviewing and processing invoices for payments, and writing or contributing to reports on WPU activities to various stakeholders and workforce system partners.
This position is classified as a Labor/Employment Specialist IISubstitutions:
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
AND
Two years of professional experience working with migrant seasonal farm workers at city, state, or other community development or government program levels, grants administration, workforce development programs or workforce centers, and/or program monitoring.

Required Competencies:

• Experience monitoring workforce and migrant seasonal farmworkers programs
• Knowledge of workforce programs and initiatives
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment
• Communication - Written and verbal in English and Spanish
• Group Facilitation
• Meeting Coordination
• Relationship Management
• Interpretation of Complex Rules and Regulations
• Development of Presentations
• Knowledge of Google, Microsoft and other computer applications
• Time Management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in interpretation of state and federal rules and regulations
• Experience with annual compliance monitoring

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

Conditions of Employment:

• This position is required to read, write, and speak English and Spanish fluently
• This position requires travel to remote areas of the state where public transportation is not accessible and may require overnight stays

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.

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

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 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.

Employment Type: Full Time