DNR Human Resources Selections Specialist III (Hybrid) Term Limited

Department Information

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

THIS POSITION IS A 3 YEAR TERM-LIMITED POSITION. CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABLE FUNDING. WHEN VACANT, INCUMBENT WILL NOT HAVE RETENTION RIGHTS IN THE STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM

Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow.

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.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans

• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Employee Wellness programs

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health Savings Accounts

• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave

• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Description of Job

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Work Unit Information:

The Human Resources Office (HRO) provides professional and technical human resources services for the Department and its six divisions. The Department includes approximately 1,500 FTE and 1,000+ temporary employees. The HRO functions include employee selection, job evaluation/compensation, benefits administration, Americans with Disabilities Act As Amended (ADAAA), employee wellness and safety, leave management, training, workforce development, performance management, employee relations, labor relations, risk management, personal services agreements, records management, and consultative services. The HRO ensures that human resources activities are administered in compliance with constitutional and statutory provisions as well as rules and procedures promulgated by the State Personnel Board.

Position Information:

This position is responsible for delivering quality human resources services in the Department of Natural Resources and its divisions. Performs professional and technical human resources work required to select employees, allocate positions, implement personnel rules and share information and advice on human resources issues, and to participate in the development/modification of departmental human resources plans and programs.

This position works in partnership with DNR EDO and Division managers to understand business needs and to tailor advice and assistance to meet those needs.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducts recruitment and selection activities with independence and autonomy.

• Performs professional and technical human resources work required to select employees, implement personnel rules and share information and advice on human resources issues, and participates in the development/modification of departmental human resources plans and programs.

• Performs job analysis, analyzing/implementing recruitment strategies, writing job announcements, developing and evaluating assessment devices (comparative analysis), creating assessment plans, conducting assessments, evaluating/addressing adverse impact of assessments, screening applications, advising applicants and appointing authorities during the process, communicating with applicants and defending any and all assessment processes.

• Advises appointing authorities on laws and personnel rules applicable to contemplated actions.

• Evaluates positions for classification, which includes the creation and/or allocation of both vacant and encumbered positions.

• Applies laws, rules, policies and procedures in order to accurately process personnel actions for assigned agencies.

• Manages and administers various special projects with sound business practices as assigned by the Human Resources Director.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to Workforce Development, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities, Psychology, Human Services, Organizational Management.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Workforce Development, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities, Psychology, Human Services, Organizational Management or a field closely related to the job assignment and two years related to the job assignment.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Substitutions:

• Additional experience in human resources may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor's degree.
• A graduate degree in Workforce Development, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Humanities, Psychology, Human Services, Organizational Management or a field closely related to the job assignment will substitute for the bachelor's degree and two years of the required professional experience in human resources.

If you are using a degree to substitute for the required experience, you may be required to provide copies of your educational transcripts for verification of your qualifications if requested.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior State or other Governmental HR experience.

• Prior Government Selections/Recruiting experience.

• NeoGov experience.

• Experience and familiarity with CPPS and Kronos or other HRIS and Payroll software systems.

• Familiarity with and experience applying laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment.

• Proficiency in Google Suite.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Required Competencies:

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing assignments.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills at all levels within an organization.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in a professional manner.

• Strong analytical, and reasoning abilities.

• Strong organizational and evaluation skills, with keen attention to detail.

• Strong project and time management skills.

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints as well as different communication and work styles in a multi-cultural and inter-generational environment.

• Ability to identify and creatively resolve issues while exercising appropriate judgment.

• Ability to drive and support group, customer, and program initiatives.

• Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.

• Ability to effectively analyze and present information to colleagues and stakeholders.

• Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team.

• Ability to research, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:

(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

• This is a Remote/Hybrid position

• Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street

• Denver, CO or other locations within the State for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.

Conditions of Employment:

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
• THIS POSITION IS A 3 YEAR TERM-LIMITED POSITION. CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABLE FUNDING. WHEN VACANT, INCUMBENT WILL NOT HAVE RETENTION RIGHTS IN THE STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM

APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, 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, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered 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 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 Assessment Process

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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 Department of Natural Resources 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 ADAAA Coordinator,dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contactdnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.usat least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify

The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll-Free Applicant Support

• Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.