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State of Colorado SNAP Compliance Auditor in Denver, Colorado
SNAP Compliance Auditor
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SNAP Compliance Auditor
Salary
$56,028.00 - $75,024.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IHA 00790 11/21/2024
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
Public Assistance Quality Assurance
Opening Date
11/22/2024
Closing Date
12/9/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Amber.Holcomb@state.co.us
Primary Physical Work Address
This position has hybrid work arrangements, currently 2 days a week in person. Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change
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.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
About the Work Unit
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Quality Assurance (SNAPQA) unit exists to:
Administer the federally mandated state “Quality Control System” that enhances payment accuracy and improves program administration including measuring program accuracy, assessment and resolution of potential liabilities, policy development, and formulating improvement plans;
Provide independent third party review and quality improvement processes for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) including case file audits, data collection, analysis and reporting on findings, providing technical and compliance training to county workers, assess and measure county adherence to state and federal regulations; and
Create strong partnerships with state and county staff to provide additional services such as non-quality assurance case reviews and consulting, risk analysis, and recommendations for reduction or elimination of timeliness, eligibility and payment errors.
Description of Job
About this Position:
The position exists to satisfy the requirements of the federally mandated management program by auditing a statistically valid, integrated sample of SNAP cases and to ensure that the state plan, policies and procedures comply with federal regulations and approved waivers. These reviews often include technical issues that require the resolution of compliance problems and reconciliation of divergent viewpoints. Provide continuous data to the federal, state and county agencies on frequency, magnitude and sources of non-compliance. Analyze both program performance and client services; directly advise state and/or county administrators of areas of risk and formulate improvement plans for eligibility and payment accuracy critically necessary to prevent errors and achieve program compliance.
Summary of Duties:
Field Investigation:
Independently audits agency actions and investigates selected households by interviewing recipients in their homes (including federally required travel to and from the recipient’s home to complete a face-to-face interview), accessing databases and contacting a wide range of third-party sources to determine correctness of eligibility and/or payment. Audits/investigates until the incumbent determines sufficient data has been obtained. Advises clients of potential eligibility for other public assistance programs administered by the Colorado Department of Human Services.
Case File Evaluation/Analysis and Reports:
Evaluates validity of gathered data through a self-initiated determination; arrives at an accurate conclusion by researching federal and state regulations and federally mandated processes, and determines which federal, state or Quality Control (QC) regulations apply to each case. This task includes reviewing data located in a variety of computer systems and imaged documents with varying degrees of gray scale, color, or highlighted text.
Completes secondary peer reviews to ensure accuracy prior to informing federal, state, and county agencies of the results of the audit.
Apprises federal, state and county agencies of the results of investigation and analysis, by compiling and submitting comprehensive written reports within federally mandated processes and timeframes. Directs county agencies to terminate or modify benefits. Confers with program administrators to resolve differences between QC conclusions and federal/state policy, representing, justifying and negotiating QC findings in federal and state arbitration hearings.
Correction Action Planning:
Participates in corrective action planning as a result of audits of and rebuttals from counties and feedback from our federal partners. Identifies where and how the error occurred, provides technical assistance and advice regarding error reduction strategies, and participates in the development of processes to prevent similar errors in the future.
Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This position has hybrid work arrangements and is expected to be on-site 2 days per week.
4020 South Newton Street, Denver CO 80236 (Fort Logan Campus)
Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change
Minimum Qualifications:
Two (2) year(s) of professional experience in SNAP including policy knowledge and interpretation. Experience with the SNAP can include, but is not limited to, policy, federal regulations, quality assurance reviews, investigations, auditing, or supervision of staff that performed any of these duties.
AND Four (4) of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
Special Qualification:
Must have at least 2 years experience determining SNAP eligibility and payment authorization including using CBMS
Substitutions:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years. Must have at least 2 years experience determining SNAP eligibility and payment authorization including using CBMS
Applicants are required to take a 2 hour timed exercise that is intended to evaluate SNAP program policy knowledge, CBMS knowledge, writing skills, organizational skills, the ability to analyze and correctly include pertinent information and then convey this to a third party in a clear and understandable manner.
Preferred Qualifications
The following supplemental experience, competencies, and abilities are highly desirable for this position and may be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
Additional years of experience working with SNAP compliance type of work experience
Relevant State of Colorado employment experience
Prior Lead and/or Supervisor experience
Experience entering data in the CBMS in Colorado
Spanish Speaking (read/write)
Familiarity with the Handbook 310 and CFR Title VII
Conditions of Employment
Standard Background – Name check, TRAILS, CMS and JBITS
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
This position is required to travel throughout the State of Colorado to complete Field Investigations. This requires the use of state owned vehicles as well as rentals or personal vehicles
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information 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 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
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contactAmber.Holcomb@state.co.us
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 (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (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 Plan www.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.
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 ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#technical-support)
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: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Do you have (2) year(s) of professional experience in SNAP including policy knowledge and interpretation? Experience with the SNAP can include, but is not limited to, policy, federal regulations, quality assurance reviews, investigations, auditing, or supervision of staff that performed any of these duties.
Yes
No
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If you answered yes to question 1 please explain your experience in detail (include years.) If you answered no to question 1 put "n/a".
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Describe your SNAP experience working with SNAP program rules, policies, processes.
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Describe your experience with data entry in the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS) in the SNAP program.
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Describe your experience determining initial and ongoing eligibility and payment for SNAP.
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Are you bilingual in Spanish and English? (read, write, speak)
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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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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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