CDOC - Human Resources Specialist III; Services Unit

Overview

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies at this location.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans;
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Short and long term disability coverage;
• Paid life insurance;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

The Colorado Department of Corrections is the largest state agency with close to 6500 employees in 20 facilities, Headquarters and 19 parole offices around the state. The Department of Corrections, Office of Human Resources (OHR), is a friendly, fast paced environment that offers a variety of opportunities for interaction with employees and the public. It is a value-driven organization, committed to diversity, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, excellence, integrity and respect.

OHR believes in outstanding customer service and continued process improvement. The office has created state-of-the-art effective and efficient systems utilizing innovation, strategy, and technology while implementing cost saving measures.

• Meet with hiring managers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop job analysis and comprehensive selection devices to include comparative analysis assessments based on required competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics).
• Compose job announcements, identify needs for recruiting top talent, and post job announcements.
• Utilize the job evaluation system to classify positions and create/recommend new positions.
• Review qualifications and determine acceptance of applicant pool.
• Provide notifications and respond to inquiries regarding the selections process.
• Collaborate with facility staff for administration of assessment and comparative analysis, ensuring that the agency needs are met, provides analysis of staffing patterns, and makes notifications of results.
• Prepare and conduct SME briefings in order to ensure standardized rating/processes are maintained and processes are legally defensible.
• Advise appointing authorities on organization structure and resulting classifications, taking into consideration qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Track and provide analysis of procedures to ensure top talent is recruited and candidates/applicants are appropriately informed.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external agencies in recruitment efforts and identification of best practices.
• Utilize and provide recommendations in social media outlets, to recruit and retain top talent.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Six (6) years of Human Resources experience performing Human Resource functions which includes but not limited to salary review and recommendations, recruiting, developing job announcements/ analysis, selections, or job evaluation.

• OR-

A combination (that equals 6 years) of higher education from an accredited college and experience in Human Resources or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned. Any work experience less than full time will be prorated. Experience must be clearly described, in your own words, within the work experience section of your application to meet this requirement. Positions held within CDOC must be separated by classification, dates, and duties or the application may not be accepted.

Ensure that the 'Work Experience' section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

• Strong customer service skills;
• Ability to work independently, predict needs of customers and take initiative;
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Self-directed, motivated, resourceful, and detail-oriented;
• Creativity and ability to be innovative;
• Excellent interpersonal skill with the ability to positively influence diverse…