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Description of Job
This position exists to preside over and govern the conduct of hearings, resolve evidence issues, rule on motions, and write formal decisions pursuant to statutes, rules of evidence and procedure in the Denver and outlying areas.
A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Hearings – Preside over and conduct impartial hearings
Pretrial – Issue oral and written rulings by holding pretrial hearings
Decision writing – Resolve disputed factual and legal issues by composing written decisions after weighing and evaluating evidence
Legal research – Determine relevant legal and factual issues using critical thinking, legal research, reviewing legal briefs and determining applicable law
Mediations – Conduct and oversee settlement conferences, mediation sessions and other forms of alternative dispute resolution
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- 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. Resumes WILL NOT be 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.
Skills-Based Hiring This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (Executive Order 2022 015 (Download PDF reader)) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.
Residency Requirement:
Class Code & Classification Description:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
At least five (5) years of experience practicing law (legal experience acquired after admission to the bar), two (2) of which must have included experience appropriate to the work assignment (General Services Unit), and qualified candidates shall have been licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado for five (5) years
No Substitutions
The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:
- Prior experience adjudicating as an administrative law judge, hearing officer, magistrate or municipal/county/district court judge
- Prior experience in administrative law, employment law, or health care law
- Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position
Conditions of Employment:
- A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment and a structured interview.
Appeal Rights:
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 at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
Supplemental Information
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.
Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration 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, Heather Siegal [email protected]
