Department Information

• 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

Description of Job

The salary for this position is:
$26.94 - $32.88 Hourly
$2,154.92 - $2,630.31 Biweekly
$4,669.00 - $5,699.00 Monthly
$56,028.00 - $68,388.00 Annually

This 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 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 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Substitutions:
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 in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Experience must include performing inspections and program compliance

• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated Interpersonal skills
• Performing duties similar to those assigned to the position as a classified State of Colorado employee.

• Effective communication
• Public speaking
• Customer service
• Multitasking
• Prioritizing
• Effective time management

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
• 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.

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, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Supplemental Information

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.