Colorado Department of Public Safety Hiring for Recruiter at Remote Full Time

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CDPS Recruiter

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Our Mission – Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision – Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service

Visit our website to learn more about the work we do to keep Colorado safe!

CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020)

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) consists of five Divisions: Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Colorado State Patrol (CSP), Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). The Executive Director’s Office (EDO) provides administrative and management services to the operating divisions of the department.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
The Executive Director’s Office (EDO) is the backbone of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, providing effective administrative and management services to the Department’s operating divisions. The EDO includes the following:

• The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director – Oversees strategic direction and operations for the department.
• Administrative Services Office – Provides division and department-level administrative and support functions encompassing accounting, procurement, budget, and logistics services (fleet, facilities, warehousing, material management and fabrication) to support the operations and programs of CDPS divisions.
• Human Resources Office – Supports recruitment, hiring, evaluation, benefits management, personnel actions, payroll and all other human resources functions.
• Compliance and Professional Standards Office – Develops policies, assesses and manages risk, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and professional standards.
• Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems – develops cost-effective information sharing services to provide access for criminal justice agencies while maintaining information security. CICJIS is a collaborative program designed to facilitate information sharing at key decision points in the criminal justice process. There are five participating CICJIS agencies: the Department of Corrections, Judicial, the Colorado District Attorney’s Council, the Division of Youth Corrections, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
• Colorado School Safety Resource Center – assists local schools and communities to create safe and positive school climates for pre-k through higher education schools in Colorado.

WHY JOIN US

• Our employees are proud of their work and believe their work is important and valued by the public.
• Our supervisors do a great job managing employees, providing clear expectations, treating employees with respect and providing timely feedback.
• We value a high work-life balance.
• CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity of backgrounds and ideas.

In addition to rewarding meaningful work, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Excellent work-life programs, training, and professional development opportunities;

• Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans;

• Medical and dental options (for permanent employees and their dependents).

• Short and optional long-term disability coverage

• 10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.

• Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) available in every region of the state.

• Free ECOPass for qualifying employees.
• Free parking at most work locations.

• Reduced college tuition (CSU Global, DeVry University, University of the Rockies)

• Life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

ABOUT THE WORK UNIT
The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) Human Resources office exists to provide human resources services to the general public, applicants, managers, and employees of CDPS. Consultation services include benefit administration, time and leave management, compensation consultation, employee relations, exam development, HR policy and compliance, job analysis, job evaluation and classification, organizational development, new employee orientation and onboarding, employee and labor relations, performance management (PMP), interpretation of CDPS HR policy, state personnel rules, state and federal employment laws, progressive discipline, records management, recruitment, responding to grievances, appeals, charges of discrimination, reorganization matters, retention, selection and selection appeals, worker’s compensation, settlement advice, strategic planning and overall HR guidance to CDPS managers, supervisors, and employees.

The position is a part of the Recruitment, Selection and Compensation team is focused on recruiting, selecting and retaining the best talent for CDPS. Our team provides advice and consultation to CDPS hiring managers and appointing authorities from developing the position description to determining the best hiring process and shepherding applicants and managers through the recruitment and selection process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Flexible work place arrangement, with some in the office presence

DUTIES

• The HR Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter) offers consulting and creative recruiting solutions and strategies to hiring managers and appointing authorities through all phases of the hiring process, including creating job postings that are an accurate reflection of the position, selecting diverse and best qualified candidates. Participates in the pre-hire process with administering adequate testing, initiates background checks, and develops onboarding plans.

• In collaboration with hiring managers and recruiting panels, the HR Talent Acquisition Partner will recommend the most effective recruiting strategy that aligns with State legislation and Rules. Stays current with federal and local labor legislation changes, Code of Colorado Regulations, and promotes best practice. Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.

• Meets or surpasses the customer service performance metrics established for this professional activity, including timelines, accuracy of documentation, monitoring, and meeting deadlines.

• Contributes to the CDPS Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan deliverables and goals, focusing on EDI implementation in recruitment and selection practices.

• Develops job analysis and collaborates with appointing authority or designee to identify, determine and rate competencies, skills, abilities, and knowledge required to successfully perform job duties.

• Independently determines best assessment exams, develops exam materials for oral, performance, and assessment devices. Administers comparative analysis processes applying best practices in equitable hiring.

• Promotes CDPS careers through a variety of social media, virtual and in person events. Sources qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.

• Applies position control practices department wide.

• Analyzes recruitment results including exam impacts to applicant demographics to make suggestions for improved recruitment methods for positions that prove to be difficult to fill.

• Assesses customer’s level of knowledge, experience and comfort in understanding the Position Description (PO) process and with developing PD’s.

• Consults with appointing authority or designee and conduct necessary research to thoroughly understand the customer’s business needs and the essence of the specific position, its functions and how it contributes to the agency’s mission.

Evaluates position and chooses proper classification within the series, determines appropriate FLSA exempt or non exempt status.

Participates in professional development, training and process improvement opportunities, department orientation and events. Assists with data analytics. Works towards state certifications in selection, job evaluation and personal services.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

1. Human Resources Specialist III (hiring salary range $52,440.00 – $65,988 annually) FLSA Exempt

Six years of professional human resources experience that demonstrated a successful track record of recruitment and selection activities that included sourcing, qualifying, and assessing candidates to fulfill current and forecasted staff requirements.

OR

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any field and two years of professional professional human resources experience that demonstrated a successful track record of recruitment and selection activities that included sourcing, qualifying, and assessing candidates to fulfill current and forecasted staff requirements.
OR

Advanced degree from an accredited institution in any field and one year of professional professional human resources experience that demonstrated a successful track record of recruitment and selection activities that included sourcing, qualifying, and assessing candidates to fulfill current and forecasted staff requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and application of theories, principles, and best practices of human resource management in the areas of recruitment, selection and classification.
• Highly motivated, engaged, self-driven.
• Organized, results-driven.
• Development and application of creative solutions to HR issues.
• Knowledge and experience with latest recruiting tools and assessing applicant qualifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
• Strong attention to technical detail.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to partner with other professionals, managers and staff to find acceptable solutions within established law, rules and procedures.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Working effectively independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze, develop and evaluate issues and develop recommendations to resolve issues of efficiency of work operations.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google suite, and other desktop software, and ability to quickly learn other software systems.
• Knowledge and application of the rules of Colorado’s Personnel System, current state PCP certification(s) or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire, preferred.

Stronger candidates will be those that demonstrate depth and breadth of skill and ability, through a combination of professional experience and formal training, to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that will consist of fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checks and a polygraph.
• Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
• Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. 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

NOTIFICATIONS
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from “state.co.us” and “governmentjobs.com” addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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.
Colorado Department of Public Safety 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, Roberta Mooney.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

• Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
• Comparative analysis steps for this position will include:
• Structured application review of materials submitted by a panel of subject matter experts.
• Sample of written work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,440.00 – $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Social Distancing, Alternate/Remote Work Locations, Alternative Schedules,
Sending Employees Home: Keeping our workplaces free from all illness is a priority, Employee Notification and Mitigation Actions

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (Required)
• Recruiters & Staffing Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote