Director of the Industrial Claims & Appeals Office

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 105720 - 144528

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON MONDAY OCTOBER 27 2025

This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.

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

The salary range for this posting is:
HOURLY

$50.83 - $69.48
BIWEEKLY

$4066.15 - $5558.77
MONTHLY

$8810.00 - $12044.00
ANNUALLY

$105720.00 - $144528.00

This position serves on the Industrial Claim Appeals Panel which conducts administrative appellate review of decisions issued pursuant to the Colorado Workers Compensation Act and the Colorado Employment Security Act. The position reviews decisions of the lower authorities drafts orders and provides administrative appellate review of workers compensation and unemployment insurance matters. Duties include reviewing of records and hearings officers and writing clear and concise appellate decisions in accordance with applicable law.

The position includes supervisory and director level job duties including: supervisory duties establishing unit goals policies and procedures; overseeing unit operations; managing budget and approving expenditures; working to resolve legal disagreements among Panel members with collaboration and collegiality to reach a consensus. The position requires reviewing decisions of and appeals to the Colorado Court of Appeals determining if legal representation is needed and consulting with Assistant Attorneys General on pending cases. The position will serve on department committees and attend senior staff meetings participating in agency planning and establishment of agency policies and procedures.

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:

H5L3XX

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Graduation from an accredited law school

Five (5) years of experience practicing law (legal experience acquired after admission to the bar) three (3) of which must have included experience appropriate to the work assignment and qualified candidates shall have been licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado for five (5) years

No Substitutions

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in workers compensation and in litigation
Experience in Unemployment Insurance and in litigation.
Experience in appellate practice before state or federal appeals courts
Clerkship for appellate or trial court
Experience managing either a public sector work unit or a private law practice

Required Competencies:

Knowledge of existing workers compensation and unemployment case law (from prior ICAO Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court decisions). Ability to work remotely. Ability to use electronic word processing software. Ability to write clearly. Ability to Interact with staff and colleagues.

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.
A certified analyst may contact an applicant at any stage of the recruitment process to verify educational or certification based qualifications.

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 Information

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact:

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review thework experience/job dutiessections 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 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.

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.

Required Experience:

Director

Department InformationTHIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLYTHIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON MONDAY OCTOBER 27 2025This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the su...