• 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

• 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

Pay for this position:
$31.94 - $46.53 Hourly
$2,555.54 - $3,722.31 Biweekly
$5,537.00 - $8,065.00 Monthly
$66,444.00 - $96,780.00 Annually

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

A JD degree from an accredited institution will substitute for two (2) years of the required professional experience.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field of study related to the work assignment.

AND

Three (3) years of professional experience working in one or more of following fields: unemployment insurance, administrative judge, dispute resolution, or as an adjudicator or practicing attorney.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior Hearings Officer experience
JD degree

Competencies

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Legal case management: The procedures of a legal case from opening to closing, such as the documentation that needs to be prepared and handled, the people involved in different stages of the case, and the requirements that need to be met before the case can be closed.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• 
  Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
• You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.

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.