State of Colorado Job Opportunities
Location
Denver, CO | United States
Job description
***THIS IS A TERM-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ANTICIPATING END DATE OF JUNE 30 2026, CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING.
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR FULL BENEFITS.***
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
NOTE: This posting may fill more than one vacancy.
Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Colorado. Join us and find meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents, helping to make Colorado a great place to live and work in. Please watch the short video below for tips on applying.
To learn more about what happens after you apply for a position with the State of Colorado, please watch the short, informative video
Committed to Diversity - We foster a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. If you’re looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you, then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiences
The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.
DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support the state government and the residents of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more.
Good Government Starts Here!
Why We Want You:
We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.
What You'll Get From Us:
In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.This position is a timekeeping and leave subject matter expert for the State of Colorado workforce and reports directly to the Statewide TIme & Leave Manager within the Central Payroll Unit. This position researches, documents information, and completes assignments to direct statewide standardization. The position works to coordinate with stakeholders, statewide in Human Resources, IT, and time and leave SMEs to coordinate the execution of rule and regulatory requirements for the classified and unclassified employees in all three branches of Colorado State government that utilizes the state’s payroll system.
This position assists in the design and implementation of statewide time and leave standards that do not exist today in order to integrate with the new statewide payroll system. This design includes understanding statewide requirements and liaising with our agency partners to understand any requirements outside of the standards; determining the statewide standard fields that do not exist today; and proposing solution sets to leadership for consideration and approval. This position will partner closely with the Director of Statewide Payroll Services and Compliance functionality including earnings codes, leave processes, payroll rules and business standards for all timekeeping systems. This position uses judgment to help establish guidelines that direct how a department implements time and leave standards while supporting the statewide timekeeping system in the time and leave business areas (not IT system administration). This position will be the business SME for all time keeping standards and ensure all agencies are following the statewide standards. This position will act as liaison with the OIT Project Manager of time & leave implementation to coordinate and ensure tasks are being completed according to the timeline. This will include proper testing is done for these modules within the timekeeping systems through the statewide payroll system. This position will be responsible for complicated analysis as a pacesetter in the field of time & leave and provide deliverables that will require strategicA summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Time & Leave Standards Data Management and Subject Matter Expert Statewide Oversight:*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, but may be attached. 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. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
*Experience only:
At least (8) eight years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the
work assigned to the position.
OR
*Education and Experience:
At least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.
AND
At least (4) four years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the
work assigned to the position.
The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:
Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position.
Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules.
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.
Accommodations : The Department of Personnel & Administration 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, James Mantay | [email protected] or 303-866-6540.
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