Department Information

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.

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is the designated State unit responsible for administering the State plan for the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program and the State Plan for Independent Living. It authorizes expenditures of federal and state vocational rehabilitation funds for the provision of goods and services to enable people with disabilities to succeed at work and live independently. The Division has a budget of approximately $55M and a staff of 232, working from 27 offices throughout the state. The Strategic Planning and Continuous Improvement unit is housed within the Division.

The purpose of the unit is to lead the creation, oversee the implementation, facilitate change management and ensure coordination for the Division’s Annual, Strategic Plan and Combined State Plan. In addition, the Unit provides complimentary services to support implementation of the Plans while enhancing the delivery of client services by providing leadership and expertise in the areas of disability legislation, VR policy development, quality assurance, program evaluation, business technology, data analysis, vendor management, and management of the State Rehabilitation Council. In addition, the Unit regularly provides consultation and advice to other agencies across Colorado and other states concerning the administration of the Division’s regulations and policies. The Unit also provides education and training to public and private agencies and organizations throughout Colorado and the nation about the employment of people with disabilities.

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

Description of Job

Salary Range:
$25.88 - $28.54 Hourly
$2,070.46 - $2,283.23 Biweekly
$4,486.00 - $4,947.00 Monthly
$53,832.00 - $59,364.00 Annually

While this position is hybrid, it must have a primary work location of 633 17th St and will be expected to report to this location at least 1-2/days per week or more as determined by business needs.

This position exists to support key functions within the Policy, Planning, and Continuous
Improvement unit, including some administrative tasks, as needed. This position monitors DVR’s Paid Work Experience (PWE) email box; reviews field PWE submissions for accuracy and liaisons with CDLE finance for processing PWE set-ups and payroll. This position supports policy development and rulemaking, including technical writing, as well as coordinating internal and public meetings. This position supports maintenance of DVR case service forms and other related documents.This position assists with answering and responding to messages on DVR’s main phone line, general email box, processing DVR mail received at 633 17th St, conference room scheduling and set-up, etc. Provides customer service to internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Substitutions:

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Education and Experience:
Five years experience in occupational field related with providing program support. To include; taking complex ideas, synthesizing information from various sources, and writing in clear language that is easily understood, and professional experience using Google applications and Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating Google forms, spreadsheets, and managing data.
• Technical Writing and Copy Editing
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience developing accessible forms to support data collection.

Required Competencies

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
• Communicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of techniques to ensure clear understanding and ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concerns, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Written Communication: Knowledge of written communications issues and ability to produce a variety of business documents that demonstrate command of language, clarify of thought, and orderliness of presentation.
• Copywriting and Editing: Knowledge of a variety of formats, styles, and techniques for publishing materials; ability to develop and review these materials to promote business related activities.

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires a criminal record background check, which will include E-verify.
• Must be able to travel occasionaly to meet with clients and to attend meetings.

Supplemental Information

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: martina.olague@state.co.us

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.