Part-Time, Term-Limited Complex Claims Compliance Investigator I
Part-Time, Term-Limited Complex Claims Compliance Investigator I
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$ 58872 - 70617
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Department Information
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 2 2025
These positions are intended to be 100% remote but may still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.
This position is term limited and is currently set to expire one year from the date of hire. The applicant selected for this position will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights.
This is a part-time term-limited position expected to work 12-15 hours per week.
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 excellentbenefits:- Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERADefined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
- BenefitHubstate 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 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: NOTE: With the beginning of this program CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening comparative analysis or interviews.
Description of Job
Pay for this position:
HOURLY
$28.30 - $33.95
BIWEEKLY
$2264.31 - $2716.04
MONTHLY
$4906.00 - $5884.75
ANNUALLY
$58872.00 - $70617.00
The Division of Labor Standards and Statistics provides information and analysis that enables effective decision-making and administers labor laws that uphold the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
The Division is hiring a part-time term-limited Compliance Investigator I position (CI) on the Complex Claims Investigation team. This CI will support the work of the Divisions wage and hour investigations which investigates complaints of labor violations that workers file against their employers mostly wage violations: paying below minimum wage not paying overtime not paying final pay illegal deductions from paychecks not paying for all time worked not providing rest or meal breaks or not giving paid sick leave or. The CI will work on the Complex Claims team which investigates these claims when they have complex liability issues including more than one entity being an employer of the employee and misclassifying workers in ways that deprive them of their rights.
CIs gather and analyze evidence from workers employers and publicly available job postings or applications to determine whether a labor law violation occurred. If the CI finds a violation they write a decision ordering employers to pay any wages penalties fines and other applicable relief. The decision may also order the employer to change any unlawful practices. CIs also answer questions verbally and in writing from the public about the labor laws the Division enforces.
CIs are trained on labor law investigation techniques and how to write decisions and orders. During and after training CIs are held to benchmarks and expectations presented upon hire. CIs are expected to meet the benchmarks and expectations to graduate from training. After graduating from training CIs are expected (A) to maintain a neutral third party role in investigating claims assuring all parties a fair opportunity to be heard (B) to produce decisions efficiently to meet the Divisions claim closure requirements and assure that parties to disputes receive prompt decisions (C) write quality determinations that explain their decisions to all parties and would be upheld if any party appeals.
CIs receive training coaching and continuing education to help them not only succeed as CIs but also develop their skills and advance their careers. CIs performing successfully may be (A) invited to participate in Division outreach policy and rulemaking efforts and (B) eligible for promotion to Compliance Investigator II positions. CI-II positions may be a leadership role (a Work Lead or Team Lead etc.) or a Staff Authority (a CI who becomes an expert in one or more specific areas -- misclassification whistleblower retaliation complex major investigations spanning entire workplaces or sectors etc.).
CI positions typically qualify for public service loan forgiveness programs. While not required bilingual fluency (speaking reading and writing) in Spanish or other languages spoken by Colorado immigrants or refugees is a plus that may earn a pay differential of up to $150 per month.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Class Code & Classification Description:
H6K2TX COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR I
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.(please review the job description section above) performing either: investigations; research and/or writing that is on a specific law or policy or at the graduate school level; teaching; training; and/or outreach on complex subject matter.Please be sure to clearly document your professional experience on your application including detailing: your duties in each role; the number of years and months in each; and whether each was full-time or if not the number of hours in each. You can include unpaid work (internships volunteer work etc.) that you see as relevant professional experience.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years
Preferred Qualifications:
- Wage law investigations experience particularly including the areas of worker classification and/or joint employment.
- Experience writing important decisions especially involving facts being applied to rules.
- Experience in interpreting and applying statutes rules and regulations.
- Professional legal work experience or education in wage law particularly including the areas of worker classification and/or joint employment.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Performing duties similar to those assigned to the position as a classified State of Colorado employee.
Required Competencies Communication:Comfortable articulating complex information to a wide audience in writing and verbally and can do so effectively and in a timely manner.
Critical Thinking:Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems. Takes initiative in identifying existing and potential challenges. Confidently considers solutions and presents options.
Transparency and Accountability:Embraces government transparency and accountability to the program the team and the general public.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:Is able to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information and use sound reasoning to arrive at decisions.
Customer and Team Focused:Approaches work with a collaborative customer-centered mindset.
Driving Results:Ability to meet organizational goals as well as customer expectations. Ability to coordinate several competing priorities within strict time constraints and ensure effective performance.
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
- This position is term limited and is currently set to expire one year from the date of hire. The applicant selected for this position will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights.
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 atwithin ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments 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 Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at InformationFor questions regarding this recruitment please contact:
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 applicationCDLE 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
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.
Supplemental Questions
Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling grammar and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE AND/OR FUTURE VACANCIES
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 State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.
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 .Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort please call .
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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
