Program Assistant I Jobs

Department Information

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Medical and dental health plans
• RTD Eco-Pass Commuter Program
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Paid life insurance
• 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
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• MotivateMe employee wellness program
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces

Description of Job

The salary for this position is:

$50,820.00 - $65,520.00 Annually

The ACE (Audits, Compliance and Enforcement) unit exists to oversee the enforcement and compliance efforts of the FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) Division. The unit will consist of investigators ensuring employers are participating in the program as required
by law and not engaging in any prohibited activities (such as retaliation or interference) and also investigating fraudulent claims for benefits, auditors reviewing employer records to ensure premiums are properly calculated and other enforcement staff.

This position will support the ACE team in administrative, operational, and other program functions. This position will help the Unit Manager and Supervisors with various coordination efforts with other units and teams.
This position will report directly to the ACE Manager.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Substitutions:
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Education and Experience:
Four years of experience in an administrative position demonstrating the ability to multi-task, cross-organizational intelligence and understanding, identifying issues and developing process to streamline efficiency.

Required Competencies:

• Basic understanding of Colorado economy and demographics
• Basic understanding of Colorado’s legislative and regulatory processes
• Comfort engaging with a wide range of personalities and interests from the general public
• Willing to pitch in on a wide range of tasks as part of a small staff
• Ability to accomplish basic research and data analysis with little day-to-day direction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual in Spanish
• Experience in developing and creating working procedures and maintaining procedures for the team. This role will need to not only work within FAMLI to build relationships and understand where ACE’s referrals come from, but also understand external areas within CDLE where referrals can originate. This will help with managing the procedures and processes, but also give them visibility into potential gaps or redundancy.
• Bachelor Degree
• Performing duties similar to those assigned to the position as a classified State of Colorado employee.
• Healthcare experience
• Excellent communication skills. This position will be working with a variety of internal and external supervisors and will require frequent communication to make sure that changes and updates are communicated out
• Experience working in a fast-paced changing environment – this is a new division and flexibility, and adaptation will be key in this role
• Project Management

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 ([email protected]), 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

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.