Administrative Law Judge II State Personnel Board

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Note: This posting may fill more than one vacancy.

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Colorado for All Philosophy:Colorado for Allmeans working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender race ethnicity religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status education level disability socio-economic status or any other visible or invisible identity.

TheState Personnel Board (Board)is an independent constitutional entity created by Art. XII Sec. 14(1) of the Colorado Constitution. Pursuant to Article XII Section 14(3) the Board promulgates rules governing the state personnel system. Pursuant to Article XII Section 13(8) the Board hears appeals by certified state employees of disciplinary actions. Pursuant to Section(5) of the Colorado Revised Statutes the Board also hears appeals by certified state employees of adverse actions that affect base pay status or tenure. The Board may also use its discretion to grant a hearing when it appears that: (A) an employment action violates the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (commonly referred to as CADA); (B) an employment action violates the State Employee Protection Act (commonly referred to as the Whistleblower Act); (C) a final grievance decision violates an employees rights under the federal or state constitutions; (D) a final grievance decision violates an employees rights under the grievance procedures; (E) a final decision of the State Personnel Director violates a rule or statute relating to the comparative analysis process; or (F) a final decision of the State Personnel Director on a matter involving the overall administration of the state personnel system is arbitrary capricious or contrary to rule or law.

The Board consists of five members two elected by certified state employees and three appointed by the Governor. The Board staff consists of three part time Administrative Law Judges a Senior Board Assistant and the Board Director.

The Board is a Type 1 entity that exercises its powers and performs its duties independently but operates under the administration of the Department of Personnel & Administration.

For more more information please visit the Boards website at

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Why We Want You:

We want your expertise positive energy drive to succeed and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.

What Youll Get From Us:

In return for the skilled work you do DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview videofor details on the benefits offered to employees.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Please submit a resume cover letter and a 5-10 page writing sample with your application.

*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 but may be attached. 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. Resumeswill notbe reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

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:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Five (5) years of experience practicing law (legal experience acquired after admission to the bar)
• Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado
• No substitutions

Theexceptional candidatewill possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position
• Prior experience adjudicating as an administrative law judge hearing officer magistrate or municipal/county judge.
• Prior experience in employment law and/or administrative law.

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado

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 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.

Employment Philosophy:The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring employment and advancement opportunities.