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State of Colorado Child Support Senior Policy Advisor in Denver Metro, Colorado
Child Support Senior Policy Advisor
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Child Support Senior Policy Advisor
Salary
$89,520.00 - $116,400.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IHA 06939 08/30/2024
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OES - Child Support
Opening Date
08/30/2024
Closing Date
9/18/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1575 Sherman Street Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Victoria.Crocket@state.co.us
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.
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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.
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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. Effective September, 2023 employees are expected to report to the office at least 2 days a week. These arrangements are subject to change.
About this Division and Unit:
This position resides in the Department of Human Services within the Division of Child Support Services: The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) exists to ensure that all children receive financial and medical support from each parent through the location of each parent, the establishment of paternity and support obligations, the enforcement of those obligations and connection to resources to assist parents in overcoming any barriers that are impeding their ability to pay child support. To do this, DCSS collaboratively provides case management tools, policy, performance, and operational assistance, and ongoing training to support counties in delivering the child support services program.
The Policy Unit leads the Colorado Child Support Services (CSS) program by affecting and supporting positive program policy. The purpose of the Unit is to implement federal requirements of Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, continuously improve the operation of Colorado's CSS program by designing and implementing changes to Colorado law, state rules and procedures, and provide quality supervision and guidance to 54 county CSS programs to maximize their ability to provide quality CSS services to the public and increase child support collections.
About this Position:
This position exists to serve as the Senior Authority for the Colorado Child Support Commission providing expert policy guidance and logistical support. The position also acts as the Staff Authority on all Guidelines policy, procedures, and regulations, and oversees the Division's legislative analysis and rulemaking efforts.
Summary of Job Duties:
Serve as the Policy Advisor to the Colorado Child Support Commission, providing research and analysis of child support related issues.
Support legislative efforts and manage contracts for economic research.
Oversee the Commission's quadrennial review, recruit Commission members, and provide training and logistical support.
Develop and implement Guidelines policies, procedures, and regulations.
Conduct research and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws.
Provide technical guidance and training to county staff administering the program.
Lead the Division's rule review and drafting process.
Monitor and analyze legislation and prepare policy impact analyses.
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:
A resume is required to apply for this position; however, your experience and qualifications must also be clearly indicated in the application under employment history and in your responses to the supplemental questions. Answers such as "see resume" or "n/a" will be disqualified.
Option 1 - Experience:
- Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned
to this position such as: Human/Social Services, Public Administration, Child Support, Policy, Legal, or other closely related fields.
- Please note: This experience must be clearly documented on your application and the supplemental questions must be answered.
OR
Option 2 - Experience & Education:
- A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation
related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years such as those listed above.
Substitutions:
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with analyzing, implementing and evaluating policy, legislation and/or regulations
Experience with the Automated Child Support Enforcement System (ACSES)
Experience conducting legal and data research
Experience writing regulations and/or laws
Technical assistance and/or training experience
Experience successfully communicating both in verbal and written form to high level audiences
Ability to balance the needs and intent of the Federal and State guidelines with the needs of stakeholders
Familiarity with the Colorado rulemaking processes
Conditions of Employment:
Background Check
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 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 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.
A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. 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 (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact Victoria.Crocket@state.co (Maria.Ramos-Robinson@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
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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