Administrative Law Judge ALJ II​/State Personnel Board, part-time

Eligibility

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Note:
This posting may fill more than one vacancy.

Eligible for a hybrid flexible work assignment within Colorado but must work on site at 1525 Sherman Street Denver, CO. 80203 as necessary to meet business needs.

This position is permanently classified as 80% (32 hours per week).

Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Colorado. Join us and find meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents, helping to make Colorado a great place to live and work in. Please watch the short video below for tips on applying.

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Colorado for All means 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.

The State 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 24‑50‑125(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 an employment action violates the Colorado Anti‑Discrimination Act, the State Employee Protection Act, a federal or state constitution, grievance procedures, a rule or statute relating to the comparative analysis process, or 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 information, please visit the Board’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.

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 video for details on the benefits offered to employees.

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

This position exists to decide appeals (mandatory or discretionary) filed with the Board by reviewing legal documents, ruling on motions, conducting evidentiary hearings, resolving evidentiary issues, making factual findings, applying appropriate legal principles and precedent, issuing formal decisions pursuant to governing law, and facilitating settlement conferences.

• Legal Documents / Pleadings Review:
  Review legal documents and pleadings to determine relevant issues presented in a case by applying legal theories; conduct legal research on legal issues and theories presented.
• Legal Rulings:
  Issue legal rulings on motions by applying provisions of constitutional, statutory, administrative and case law; conduct legal research as necessary in issuing rulings.
• Evidentiary Hearings:
  Conduct evidentiary hearings by taking sworn…