Position: SDA-3679
MAJOR OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:
The position drafts charges of discrimination by summarizing allegations after reviewing intake information to determine if jurisdictional requirements are met, investigates charges of discrimination by obtaining and reviewing relevant evidence, analyzes evidence, and drafts Letters of Determination recommending a cause or no cause finding.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
NOTE: This position will close on August 24, 2015 or when 50 applications are received.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a field of study related to the work assignment, AND
Two years of professional* experience that included the following:
Gathering, interpreting and/or analyzing evidence, data, and relevant facts in complex cases, and applying applicable laws;
Fostering cooperation under potentially stressful situations with a variety of audiences, including attorneys, consumers, disgruntled complainants, etc.;
Managing large caseloads;
Presenting clear and concise oral and written summaries of evidence;
Developing professional correspondence and reports using Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Google, etc.).
NOTE: This experience must have taken place within the last five (5) years. Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part time experience will be prorated.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A combination of work professional* experience in the occupational field or specialized subject area of the work assigned to the job, which provided the same kind, amount, and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor’s degree.
A master’s or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and one year of experience.
- Professional work involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is: uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor’s or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview). Candidates who do not meet the required competencies will be removed from consideration.
Critical thinking and analysis skills, and the ability to analyze information and issues;
Understanding of rules and the ability to read policies, to ensure compliance;
Demonstrated ability to diplomatically deal with intense customer interaction;
Excellent written communication skills (i.e. clear, concise, and comprehensive legal writing skills);
Exceptional oral communication skills, including the ability to verbally communicate effectively to a diverse audience;
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing interests;
Proficiency in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, Google, etc.) and case management databases;
High level of attention to detail.
NOTE: In order to have your application considered for this position, you must properly fill out the application, providing detailed descriptions of your work, including examples, and submit a cover letter (two pages maximum) that addresses how you meet the minimum, required, and preferred qualifications. Résumés will not be read in lieu of a properly filled out application.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:
The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics are preferred competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview).
Demonstrated experience with. Or background in, working with civil rights issues;
Demonstrated experience performing legal research;
Professional experience working with civil rights law;
Mediation experience;
Investigative experience;
Experience in developing new processes and identifying new methods to streamline existing work processes for efficiency and accuracy;
Demonstrated experience working in a high stress, high profile environment managing various stakeholders;
Fluency in language other than English.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Candidates who fail to meet conditions of employment will be removed from consideration.
The successful passing of a reference check.
A reference check may include but is not limited to: contacting previous and current supervisors to verify employment and discuss performance, a review of the personnel file, a review of the performance record, etc.
Local, regional, and/or statewide overnight travel is required. Applicants must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado driver’s license and the ability and willingness to travel independently. You must include your State of Colorado driver’s license number on your application in order to be considered.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE READ – Required Application Materials
Interested individuals must submit the following online:
1. A completed State of Colorado Application (log-in to your current NeoGov account or create a NeoGov account to complete the online application). Note: Incomplete applications, including incomplete work history sections or “see résumé,” “see attachment,” or “see addendum” statements, will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.
2. A current email address on your application, as all communication pertaining to this position will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from info@governmentjobs.com and ‘@state.co.us’ addresses, and check your email often. Note: The department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of email, including incorrect filtering into junk mail folders.
3. A detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this.
Comparative Analysis Process: Structured Application Review
Part of, if not the entire, comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials; Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application and cover letter, you describe the extent to which you possess the education, experience, and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the required and/or preferred qualifications/competencies. You are also encouraged to attach additional documents to that effect. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect your score and prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
Veterans’ Preference:
Candidates who wish to assert Veterans’ Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference.
PLEASE NOTE:
Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information, failure to follow instructions, and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.
Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. 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 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: 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. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
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