Career Services Representative - Cortez, CO

at  State of Colorado Job Opportunities

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024

This is a public facing position expected to be in the office listed four(4)days a week with one (1) day remote.
The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.
This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.
We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan 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
• MotivateMe employee wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
• RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
• 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

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home

DESCRIPTION OF JOB

The salary for this position is (The salary listed is based on the State compensation plan for new hires starting July 1, 2024):
$23.97 - $34.03 Hourly
$1,917.23 - $2,722.62 Biweekly
$4,154.00 - $5,899.00 Monthly
$49,848.00 - $70,788.00 Annually
Colorado Rural Consortium exists to ensure every Colorado business has access to a skilled workforce and every Coloradan has access to meaningful employment, resulting in statewide economic vitality- this is accomplished by planning, budgeting, and implementing the programs funded under the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA), Wagner-Peyser, trade Adjustment Act (TAA), and grants in the Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium (CRWC). This work unit provides employment services including labor exchange; and referral of applicants to job openings and placement assistance and addresses employability barriers and delivers quality candidate service to program candidates, businesses, and the community. The unit fosters partnerships with educational institutions and other community organizations to provide a network of support services to ensure Colorado has a qualified and relevant workforce.
The person in this position spends their time fostering business-focused workforce partnerships, effectively preparing rural Coloradans for the jobs of today and tomorrow by delivering a comprehensive array of employment and training services. The person works with job-seeking candidates to enhance their employability and achieve their employment goals, and provides employment services to program candidates, businesses, and the community. In addition, this position exists to provide career counseling, and identify and assist program candidates in eliminating barriers to employment and/or post-secondary education. Position interprets federal and state program guidelines, and procedures.

CLASS CODE & CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION:

H6N2TX

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:
Four (4) years and six (6) months of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this positionOR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years and six (6) months

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience delivering customer services to diverse population.
• Passion for helping people.
• Familiarity with the local labor market.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish.
• Performing duties similar to those assigned to the position as a classified State of Colorado employee.
  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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION SCREENING

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, CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
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. CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.
Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review
After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.

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 Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 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, Sean Montoya, at sean.montoya@state.co.us. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200.
While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.

Please refer the Job description for details