Policy Advisor Iv - Division Of Racing

Department Information

We serve all Colorado residents in their everyday lives. The department is driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. We support the Colorado community as well as those that work here. We value the contributions of every employee and encourage learning so our employees can grow. We celebrate diversity, and together, support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work.

The Department of Revenue (DOR) employs approximately 1,600 hard-working and dedicated employees throughout Colorado. We can be seen performing functions as varied as auditing and collecting taxes, issuing driver licenses and motor vehicle titles, marketing lottery products, and regulating liquor, gaming, horse racing, marijuana, and the auto industry in order to assist the citizens of our state.

The Department of Revenue offers 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation and sick leave, BenefitHub program (discounted merchandise, food and travel, etc), employee wellness program and a great benefit package.

CDOR Vision

To empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation and collaboration.

To become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive.

CDOR Values

Description of Job

The Regulatory Analyst provides ongoing analysis, technical expertise, development, and decision-making relative to processes critical to the operations, programs, and policies of the Division. The Regulatory Analyst will research, analyze, report on, and make recommendations regarding Division-wide impact and implementation of legislation and rules. As a result the position will formulate guidelines, budget and staffing patterns required to implement policies, statute, and rules pursuant to legal requirements that align with the overall mission of the Division.

Provide internal communication on legal and policy issues to Division leadership and staff when directed. Respond to and generate requests for information on Division legal and policy matters. Support action items regarding drafting and tracking of administrative actions. Support legislative and rulemaking aspects of weekly meetings with internal staff and he Office of the Attorney General.

The Racing Regulatory Analyst acts as an agency compliance officer to ensure the Division meets all of its statutory, regulatory and Departmental policy requirements, provides internal legal support to and advises senior management on day-to-day operations, organizational history and litigation matters. The position is responsible for initiating and managing administrative actions. The position acts as rulemaking manager and is responsible for the development of rules for the consideration of the Colorado Racing Commission and managing the rulemaking process from start to finish. The position is responsible for reviewing proposed legislation and responding to the Department Litigation Services Manager with fiscal impact to the Division and/or technical notes. The position acts as the point of contact for the Division's Attorney General counsel and consults with, assists and advises counsel as needed. The position acts as the point of contact for CORA requests submitted for the Division.

The Regulatory Analyst provides ongoing analysis, technical expertise, development, and decision-making relative to processes critical to the operations, programs, and policies of the Division of Racing Events. The Regulatory Analyst research, analyzes, reports on, and makes recommendation regarding Division-wide impact and implementation of legislation and rules. As a result the position will formulate guidelines, budget and staffing patterns required to implement policies, statute, and rules pursuant to legal requirements that align with the overall mission of the Division. Additionally, the Regulatory Analyst drafts policy and procedure, in consultation with the Director.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• 7 years of experience in a legal, regulatory, or public policy/administration field.

• Three years of professional experience in a legal, regulatory, or public policy/administration field.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in closely related field as determined by the Department.

OR

• Additional appropriate education in Legal, or Public Policy/administration will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficient in Google suite
• Proven ability to engage with diverse set of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of horse racing, pari mutuel wagering and sports betting
• Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
• Knowledge of state statutes and rulemaking processes.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision.
• Experienced in advising senior management on policy decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Policy administration, interpretation, and implementation experience, particularly with state/local governments related to enforcement.
• Experience in writing State of Colorado rules, statutes, and legal policies.
• Paralegal certification
• Experience in writing rules, statutes, and legal policies.
• Certified paralegal or juris doctorate degree
• License to practice law in any jurisdiction.

DOR Required Skills and Competencies :
Competencies required for all DOR positions include good communications skills, interpersonal and people management skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to work with confidential information, the ability to work in high-stress environments, and the demonstrated ability to assist customers.

Conditions of Employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue :
1. As a condition of employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue, a requirement exists that all personnel timely file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and timely pay tax obligations. As such, all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.
2. Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. All job finalists require successful completion of a background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Background checks may include national criminal, financial, traffic, civil, education, and/or experience checks or any other checks related to the job assignment. Fingerprint background checks and pre-employment drug testing may also be required for some positions.

Applicant Checklist:
Only complete applications submitted on or before the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. For assistance with the application process, please review the following video provided by the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration "Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado".

• Years will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be prorated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit)
• Under "Duties," describe clearly the tasks you performed and the nature of your supervisory, technical, or other responsibilities as they relate to the job for which you are applying. Be complete and specific in detailing of duties.
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Factors to be assessed are those outlined in the requirements, competencies, and preferred qualifications.
• Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect the applicant's score and/or prevent them from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

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: https://spb.colorado.gov/ . 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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