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THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5PM ON MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2023
This position will have remote 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:


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.  
Description of Job
The salary range for this posting is -
$31.94 - $42.85 Hourly
$2,555.54 - $3,427.85 Biweekly
$5,537.00 - $7,427.00 Monthly
$66,444.00 - $89,124.00 Annually 

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for all contract related activities in the FAMLI Division to ensure compliance with all related program, budgetary and procurement rules and requirements. This position will act as a staff authority on all FAMLI contracts and will not only provide active contract oversight by monitoring for compliance with terms, conditions, scope of work and deliverables, but will also evaluate for possible additional contract requirements and make recommendations to the Division Director for needed contract changes / amendments and new contracts. The Division Director will delegate these critical responsibilities to this individual and will rely on them to be a leader in all aspects of contract management including compliance with program, budget and procurement rules. 

The oversight will include:
  • Ensuring expiring contracts are renewed timely and any related amendments meet requirements 
  • Obtaining deliverables or verifying deliverable completion, including the timeliness, quantity and quality of these deliverables. 
  • Ensuring contractor services are satisfactorily performed and in accordance with the contract 
  • Ensuring all relevant Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met
  • Ensuring software and hardware licenses and agreements renewal requests are timely 
  • Ensuring invoices and other financial obligations are paid timely
  • Verifying that time logged and billed is appropriate and accurate
  • Tracking the vendors’ progress and expenditures against funding streams
  • Identifying any contract risks / performance issues and engaging relevant parties when these issues are identified
  • Ensure money is allocated and spent with the correct funding codes (through Journal Vouchers and Encumbrance forms)
  • Connect with Budget and PCS in regular collaboration meetings
  • Process Requisition requests
  • Work in CDLE purchasing software, CORE and become familiar with functionality to process requests and download and read reports
  • Ensure any items purchased were received

Additionally, the FAMLI Contract Monitor will:

  • Ensure that changes in work under the contract are not implemented before written authorization (e.g. contract modification)
  • Maintaining correspondence between contract monitor and contractors relating to contract issues
  • Providing progress and final reports to the Procurement Officer
  • Approving any key personnel changes
  • Assessing relevant liquidated damages
  • Ensuring compliance with MBE/VSBE requirements
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.
Education and Experience: 

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
AND
Three years experience managing contracts and/or procurement of goods and services as well as negotiation of terms.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • SOC Contract Manager Trainer

Required Competencies: 
  • Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to process complex information 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent critical thinking skills
  • Knowledge of and ability to utilize the tools, techniques and procedures needed to establish and monitor contracts and budgets
  • Knowledge of and ability to use the proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization.

Conditions of Employment:
  • 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.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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 under Rules.
Supplemental Information
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: kristi.ryan@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 Interim ADAAA Coordinator, Kathy Golden, at kathy.golden@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.