Office of Economic Security CFO
Apply NowCompany: State of Colorado
Location: Denver, CO 80219
Description:
Salary : $103,644.00 - $130,000.08 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IHA 07260 03/24/2025
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OES (Office of Economic Security)
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1575 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: victoria.crocket@state.co.us
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the State of Colorado and individuals currently on reemployment lists.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Office of Economic Security:
The Office of Economic Security (OES) shares the CDHS vision to serve Coloradans through bold and innovative health and human services. In collaboration with our partners, OES's mission is to provide income, nutritional, and support services to those in need.
The OES exists to manage internal programs and divisions as well as all external activities, including the supervision of 64 counties' social/human services for compliance with Federal and State statutes and regulations.
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CDHSCareers
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Description of Job
Please Note:This position has hybrid work arrangements, reporting to the office 2 days a week.
These arrangements are subject to change.
Description of Job
The purpose of this position is to provide financial and contract leadership and management for OES, and to develop, implement, and oversee the tactical plans, fiscal/contract operations, technological and other resource plans, and related initiatives for the office. In the process, this position works closely with the CDHS Chief Financial Officer, the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), the Division of Economic & Workforce Support, the Division of Food and Energy Assistance, the Division of Child Support Services, the Division of Staff Development and the Budget & Legislative Manager to establish and maintain the office's alignment with the overall CDHS financial/contract strategy. This position is responsible for maintaining an understanding of statutory and regulatory changes and legislative initiatives in fiscal policy and ensuring that the office's operations are consistent and up-to-date. Additionally, this position is the Office's representative finance expert on base budget initiatives, fiscal policy analysis, financial compliance, grant and contract management, resource allocation, budget and rate calculations, financial reporting, projections, Joint Budget Committee (JBC) decision items, and proposals that directly influence management's decisions. As a member of the OES Senior Leadership Team, this position helps establish strategic priorities of the Office and allocates resources needed to achieve those priorities.
Fiscal/Contract Management Operations:
This position is responsible for the management of the Office of Economic Security (OES) operation expenditures, local, state, and federal.
Oversees office-wide budget forecasting, management, and reporting process and provides a monthly summary report to the Office Director & Deputy Director of the divisional and Office budget status of expenditures, encumbrances, and projections.
Provides second-level supervision to the OES Divisional Senior Budget/Contract Analysts and first-level to the OES Budget & Legislative Manager to include setting performance standards, conducting performance planning and appraisal of staff, and ensuring that subordinate staff development needs are met. This position recommends, initiates and administers necessary corrective or disciplinary actions. This position assures supervisory employees are performing supervision functions with their subordinates consistent with State, Department, Office, and Division expectations. The position also makes recommendations for promotions and applies criteria to approve, evaluates, and determine appropriate use of personnel resources pursuant to the Colorado Code of Regulations, Department and Division Policy.
Ensures federal program requirements are met, office plans are prepared, operating and allocation requests are made, and federally mandated reporting is done. Advisement of issues or concerns about federal funds and interpretation of new requirements.
Provides technical assistance and training to department staff, managers, and supervisors on existing and modified Adopted Fiscal Rules as promulgated by the Office of the State Controller. Meets regularly to review federal funding and budget/contracting issues and to jointly assess with the managers training needs. Provides consultation to the OES and leadership team members on new sources of funding or pitfalls other states are experiencing. Works with program leads, accounting, and budget to identify sources of matching funds and projected budget figures.
Serves as the subject matter expert in the Office of Economic Security on financial and contractual issues, including developing standards, processes, and procedures and tracking mechanisms/systems for financial administration activities. Activities include assuring federal program requirements are met; preparing and monitoring OES budgets; determining cost allocation; federally mandated reporting; implementing work plans to ensure that staff resources are directed toward Office priorities; advising of issues or concerns about federal funds and interpretation of new requirements and development.
Develops reports with detailed financial information for OES Leadership, Division Directors, and Unit Directors. Utilizes CORE or other systems to develop reports or creates a template for reports that meets State and Federal program reporting requirements and is available for day-to-day program use.
Consults with the Federal/State offices and with other high-level executives. Influences and persuades others to coordinate with the Department in areas of mutual benefit. Establishes policies to support the meeting of federal program participation requirements. Acts as the consultant when program needs are being balanced against resources available.
Ensures compliance with State and Federal Fiscal Rules and Federal regulations. Creates fiscal review protocols, and report templates, and provides technical assistance and training to OES staff necessary to implement the fiscal monitoring program. Provides consultation and technical assistance to contractors and others in the community regarding the financial administration of OES-funded programs.
This position is required to adhere to very firm deadlines. This position is required to work extra hours in order to meet project deadlines. This position is required to attend meetings in-person on a regular basis, often with minimal advance notice.
In collaboration with the OES Deputy Director and OES Division directors, works to ensure compliance of financial administration and grant activities with State and Federal rules and regulations. Provides guidance and consultation to division personnel.
Manages the overall financial/contract administration processes for the OES making recommendations to streamline the flow of the process and to eliminate any waste from duplication; delegating and managing workflow; and recommending resolution for duplication and fragmentation across OES.
Participates in the monthly Financial Working Group (FWG) meeting and is responsible for the oversight of monthly financial statements for OES, reviewing projections and anticipated over/under expenditures, and making recommendations to the Financial Management Board (FMB).
Participates in the Financial Management Board (FMB) and assists in developing a strategic direction and coordinates legislative responses.
Responsible for investigating and analyzing any instances of fraud or abuse and consults with program staff to determine any remedial or corrective action.
Financial & Budget Authority and Legislative Requests:
Develop a plan for Federal, State, and cash fund revenue maximization; develops any corrective action plans necessary to deal with penalties. This position is responsible for financial planning and forecasting, utilizing expertise in state and county programs to strategically direct OES resources to areas that maximize Federal, State, and cash-fund-financed participation. Evaluates and makes recommendations on the Office's operating and personnel costs. Monitors and adjusts the Department's indirect cost allocation plan to ensure federal compliance and maximize federal reimbursement.
Provides assistance and support to the OES Budget and Legislative Manager in the responsibility of formulating, writing, supporting, and defending funding requests (Funding Requests/Decision Items, Supplementals, Budget Amendments, Emergency Supplementals, Budget Reductions, and Fiscal Notes). Responsible for maintaining a solid understanding of State funding request requirements, instructions, protocols, and strategies for completing successful funding requests. This position is expected to explain and defend funding requests to the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), legislative council staff, and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC).
Other Duties as Assigned:
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Important Note: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, CDHS' hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. Experience is calculated on a full-time equivalency basis, therefore, it is important to accurately notate the hours you averaged per experience section entry. Volunteer work or related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications but must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies, and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in government or private sector budgeting, finance, or contract administration, culminating in senior-level management of a complex (multi-disciplinary) organization that must have included at least:
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in progressively responsible professional experience in government or private sector budgeting, finance, or contract administration, culminating in senior-level management of a complex (multi-disciplinary) organization that must have included at least equal to ten (10) years.
Substitutions:
Preferred qualifications:
Required Competencies:
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 acknowledgment 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.
A standard appeal form is available at: 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.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Victoria.Crocketus
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. 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.
ADAA Accommodations:
CDHS 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 ADA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
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Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IHA 07260 03/24/2025
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: OES (Office of Economic Security)
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1575 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: victoria.crocket@state.co.us
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the State of Colorado and individuals currently on reemployment lists.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Office of Economic Security:
The Office of Economic Security (OES) shares the CDHS vision to serve Coloradans through bold and innovative health and human services. In collaboration with our partners, OES's mission is to provide income, nutritional, and support services to those in need.
The OES exists to manage internal programs and divisions as well as all external activities, including the supervision of 64 counties' social/human services for compliance with Federal and State statutes and regulations.
Opt in below to receive text message updates on CDHS recruiting events!
CDHSCareers
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!
Description of Job
Please Note:This position has hybrid work arrangements, reporting to the office 2 days a week.
These arrangements are subject to change.
Description of Job
The purpose of this position is to provide financial and contract leadership and management for OES, and to develop, implement, and oversee the tactical plans, fiscal/contract operations, technological and other resource plans, and related initiatives for the office. In the process, this position works closely with the CDHS Chief Financial Officer, the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), the Division of Economic & Workforce Support, the Division of Food and Energy Assistance, the Division of Child Support Services, the Division of Staff Development and the Budget & Legislative Manager to establish and maintain the office's alignment with the overall CDHS financial/contract strategy. This position is responsible for maintaining an understanding of statutory and regulatory changes and legislative initiatives in fiscal policy and ensuring that the office's operations are consistent and up-to-date. Additionally, this position is the Office's representative finance expert on base budget initiatives, fiscal policy analysis, financial compliance, grant and contract management, resource allocation, budget and rate calculations, financial reporting, projections, Joint Budget Committee (JBC) decision items, and proposals that directly influence management's decisions. As a member of the OES Senior Leadership Team, this position helps establish strategic priorities of the Office and allocates resources needed to achieve those priorities.
Fiscal/Contract Management Operations:
This position is responsible for the management of the Office of Economic Security (OES) operation expenditures, local, state, and federal.
Oversees office-wide budget forecasting, management, and reporting process and provides a monthly summary report to the Office Director & Deputy Director of the divisional and Office budget status of expenditures, encumbrances, and projections.
Provides second-level supervision to the OES Divisional Senior Budget/Contract Analysts and first-level to the OES Budget & Legislative Manager to include setting performance standards, conducting performance planning and appraisal of staff, and ensuring that subordinate staff development needs are met. This position recommends, initiates and administers necessary corrective or disciplinary actions. This position assures supervisory employees are performing supervision functions with their subordinates consistent with State, Department, Office, and Division expectations. The position also makes recommendations for promotions and applies criteria to approve, evaluates, and determine appropriate use of personnel resources pursuant to the Colorado Code of Regulations, Department and Division Policy.
Ensures federal program requirements are met, office plans are prepared, operating and allocation requests are made, and federally mandated reporting is done. Advisement of issues or concerns about federal funds and interpretation of new requirements.
Provides technical assistance and training to department staff, managers, and supervisors on existing and modified Adopted Fiscal Rules as promulgated by the Office of the State Controller. Meets regularly to review federal funding and budget/contracting issues and to jointly assess with the managers training needs. Provides consultation to the OES and leadership team members on new sources of funding or pitfalls other states are experiencing. Works with program leads, accounting, and budget to identify sources of matching funds and projected budget figures.
Serves as the subject matter expert in the Office of Economic Security on financial and contractual issues, including developing standards, processes, and procedures and tracking mechanisms/systems for financial administration activities. Activities include assuring federal program requirements are met; preparing and monitoring OES budgets; determining cost allocation; federally mandated reporting; implementing work plans to ensure that staff resources are directed toward Office priorities; advising of issues or concerns about federal funds and interpretation of new requirements and development.
Develops reports with detailed financial information for OES Leadership, Division Directors, and Unit Directors. Utilizes CORE or other systems to develop reports or creates a template for reports that meets State and Federal program reporting requirements and is available for day-to-day program use.
Consults with the Federal/State offices and with other high-level executives. Influences and persuades others to coordinate with the Department in areas of mutual benefit. Establishes policies to support the meeting of federal program participation requirements. Acts as the consultant when program needs are being balanced against resources available.
Ensures compliance with State and Federal Fiscal Rules and Federal regulations. Creates fiscal review protocols, and report templates, and provides technical assistance and training to OES staff necessary to implement the fiscal monitoring program. Provides consultation and technical assistance to contractors and others in the community regarding the financial administration of OES-funded programs.
This position is required to adhere to very firm deadlines. This position is required to work extra hours in order to meet project deadlines. This position is required to attend meetings in-person on a regular basis, often with minimal advance notice.
In collaboration with the OES Deputy Director and OES Division directors, works to ensure compliance of financial administration and grant activities with State and Federal rules and regulations. Provides guidance and consultation to division personnel.
Manages the overall financial/contract administration processes for the OES making recommendations to streamline the flow of the process and to eliminate any waste from duplication; delegating and managing workflow; and recommending resolution for duplication and fragmentation across OES.
Participates in the monthly Financial Working Group (FWG) meeting and is responsible for the oversight of monthly financial statements for OES, reviewing projections and anticipated over/under expenditures, and making recommendations to the Financial Management Board (FMB).
Participates in the Financial Management Board (FMB) and assists in developing a strategic direction and coordinates legislative responses.
Responsible for investigating and analyzing any instances of fraud or abuse and consults with program staff to determine any remedial or corrective action.
Financial & Budget Authority and Legislative Requests:
Develop a plan for Federal, State, and cash fund revenue maximization; develops any corrective action plans necessary to deal with penalties. This position is responsible for financial planning and forecasting, utilizing expertise in state and county programs to strategically direct OES resources to areas that maximize Federal, State, and cash-fund-financed participation. Evaluates and makes recommendations on the Office's operating and personnel costs. Monitors and adjusts the Department's indirect cost allocation plan to ensure federal compliance and maximize federal reimbursement.
Provides assistance and support to the OES Budget and Legislative Manager in the responsibility of formulating, writing, supporting, and defending funding requests (Funding Requests/Decision Items, Supplementals, Budget Amendments, Emergency Supplementals, Budget Reductions, and Fiscal Notes). Responsible for maintaining a solid understanding of State funding request requirements, instructions, protocols, and strategies for completing successful funding requests. This position is expected to explain and defend funding requests to the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), legislative council staff, and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC).
Other Duties as Assigned:
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Important Note: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, CDHS' hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. Experience is calculated on a full-time equivalency basis, therefore, it is important to accurately notate the hours you averaged per experience section entry. Volunteer work or related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications but must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies, and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Please note: This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered. Answers such as "N/A", "In Cover Letter" or "See Resume" will not be accepted.
Experience:
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in government or private sector budgeting, finance, or contract administration, culminating in senior-level management of a complex (multi-disciplinary) organization that must have included at least:
- Experience in professional budgeting, finance, or contract administration in the government or private sector.
- Experience with a legislative budget process, including preparing budgeting requests, submitting responses to the legislature, and experience analyzing the fiscal impact of legislation.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in progressively responsible professional experience in government or private sector budgeting, finance, or contract administration, culminating in senior-level management of a complex (multi-disciplinary) organization that must have included at least equal to ten (10) years.
Substitutions:
- Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis (e.g. Four years of additional years of experience will substitute for the degree requirement.)
- Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis (e.g. MA degree in Business will substitute for two years of required experience.)
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field
- Experience managing multi-discipline human service programs that included successfully managing subordinate executives, a million-dollar or greater budget that included federal grant monies, and managing accountability to an outside auditing organization
- Experience as a Chief Financial Officer
- Proven experience in public sector contract management, budget, and governmental financial management
- Experience supervising employees working in the budget, finance, or contract field
- Experience in strategic planning
- Experience with a legislative budget process, including preparing budgeting requests, submitting responses to the legislature, and experience analyzing the fiscal impact of legislation
- Experience with the State of Colorado fiscal and procurement rules
- Experience managing and directing administrative processes in a governmental organization, which includes the ability to develop proven interagency relationships with local, state, and federal agencies
- Extensive knowledge of the legislative processes, government funding, and the State accounting and procurement systems
- Experience in outcomes-based funding and/or performance management
- Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list. (Partnership agreement 10.1.)
Required Competencies:
- Proven experience in budget, financial, and contractual management
- Proven experience in policy analysis, development, and implementation
- Proven experience managing staff with diverse professional experience and qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and public speaking skills
- Ability to work in a complex political environment
- Excellent negotiation and consensus-building skills
- Ability to understand, develop, and implement performance and outcome measures, managing effective operations while ensuring performance measures are met
- Proven ability to provide analytical expertise in strategic planning, operational effectiveness, and progressive evaluation of measurements
- Proven ability to provide efficient and effective customer service to the stakeholders of Colorado, which includes exemplary responsiveness
- Creation of objectives that measure efficiencies and the ability to implement and improve operations through effective performance measures
- Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate, and monitor the work of others; ability to make timely decisions; ability to coach, mentor, motivate, and develop staff and encourage good performance
- Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs within prescribed time; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight, and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable
- Demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and /or overseeing the analysis of complex human resources, financial, or administrative management policy and program issues; proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling environment, including the ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff and design training/skills enhancement initiatives to ensure effective transfer of knowledge/skills; tact in negotiating skills; good judgment and decision-making skills
- Standard Background - Name check, TRAILS, CMS and JBITS
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination, or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
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 acknowledgment 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.
A standard appeal form is available at: 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.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Victoria.Crocketus
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planwww.copera.org 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
- Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
- Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. 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.
ADAA Accommodations:
CDHS 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 ADA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
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Your legal name is used in the hiring process for background checks. Did you use your full legal name in your application?
- Yes
- No
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The bottom of this job announcement provides links to additional information on how to apply, the assessment process, toll free applicant technical support, and about how the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. Please acknowledge below that you have read the information provided in these links.
- This information is available to me and I have read this information.
- I am unable to access the links with this information on the job posting. (If you select this option, please contact the recruiter, whose information is listed on this announcement, so that they can send this information directly to you.)
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application.In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
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If you are a current or former State of Colorado employee, please list your employee number (starts with 997...). Failure to provide this requested information may render your application incomplete, and you may no longer be considered for the position.
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Describe your experience managing financial data that involves multiple stakeholders across departments/agencies. How did you assess and mitigate financial risk? What was the outcome?
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Describe your experience implementing business objectives to meet strategic initiatives and outcomes (establishing organizational structure, developing strategic work plans, managing budgets, setting goals and objectives, etc.).
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Share an example of how you established a professional working environment and built relationships within a team of varying opinions and priorities. How did you incorporate change management practices?
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What relevant experience do you have in developing and improving administrative processes and programs, e.g. application of technology, human resources, etc.?
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Years of finance experience (budgeting, contracts management, preparing decision items, financial forecasting).
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Years of experience in outcomes-based funding and/or performance management.
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Describe your management style and philosophy related to the management of direct reports.
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