Hearings Officer II

residency required

this position is open to current residents of colorado only. This posting is only open to residents of the state of colorado at the time of submitting your application.

hourly: $34.40 - $49.93
bi-weekly: $2,751.69 - $3,994.63
monthly: $5,962.00 - $8,655.04

h5f2tx - hearings officer ii

the unit is the lower appeal authority for unemployment insurance matters. The position analyses, reviews, and processes appeals of a deputy’s decision under the colorado employment security act and related regulations. It ensures due process for all interested parties, conducts administrative hearings, and issues timely written decisions pursuant to statutes, regulations, and case law. The role determines credibility, applies law and regulations, and issues decisions on eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits and taxes.

this position allows remote and hybrid workplace options but requires reporting to the listed address at the supervisor’s discretion and based on business need.

• strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a pera defined benefit or defined contribution plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• medical and dental health plans
• employer supplemented health savings account
• paid life insurance
• short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• benefithub state employee discount program
• motivateme employee wellness program
• excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
• rtd eco-pass commuter program
• some positions may qualify for the public service loan forgiveness program

after minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve an open-book written exam covering portions of the colorado employment security act, regulations concerning employment security, usdol handbook for measuring ui lower authority appeals quality (et no. 382, 3rd edition), colorado case law related to unemployment insurance, and decision writing. You will have from 8 am on friday, march 6th, 2026 until 11:59 pm on thursday, march 12th, 2026 to complete and return the exam to .

experience only:
seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to this position.

or

education and experience:
a combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to seven (7) years.

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• experience adjudicating benefit claims or experience with claims intake and explanation of claims processes.
• experience providing written decisions including findings of fact, conclusions of law and supporting legal citations.

• understanding of colorado and federal unemployment laws along with relaxed rules of evidence.
• interpersonal skills including emotional intelligence.
• time management skills.
• active listening skills.
• critical thinking skills.
• judgement and decision‑making skills.
• communication skills.
• reading comprehension.
• negotiation skills.
• analytical skills.
• problem‑solving skills.

• must be a colorado resident at time of application.
• must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.

an applicant who has been removed from consideration may request a review by the state personnel director. You may file a written appeal with the state personnel director; the form must be delivered to the state personnel board by email at dpa_s within ten (10) calendar days of notice.

for questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: .

the state of colorado is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We provide employment opportunities 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. Our agency will assist individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodation requests.

For ada accommodations, contact sean montoya at  or call 303‑318‑8200.