JOB
Colorado Department of State
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME AND IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.
SERVICE. INNOVATION. INTEGRITY. EXCELLENCE. INCLUSION.
Are you looking for a career that allows you to improve your world and the world around you? The Colorado Department of State (CDOS) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a position that makes a direct impact on enhancing the lives of Coloradans.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference through the work you do each day, consider joining the dedicated employees of the Colorado Department of State. Whether working from your home or collaborating onsite, your professional experience will be connected and meaningful. Our office offers an RTD Eco-pass (currently free of charge), a secure bike room accessible only to building tenants, and is conveniently located near Civic Center Station, RTD light-rail lines, and the 16th Street Mall. In addition to a great location and fulfilling, impactful work, we offer:
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Employee wellness programs and an on-site fitness center
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12 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off and sick leave
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Access to a diverse array of technical, leadership, and supervisory training opportunities
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Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
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Medical and dental health plans
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Paid life insurance
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Automatic short-term (and optional long-term) disability coverage
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Excellent work-life balance through flex schedules, flexplace/remote work, and ad-hoc arrangements
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
Our Culture & Environment:
Coloradans come from all walks of life and so do we.
Who We Are
Our mission is to make government easy and accessible for people to further democracy, support economic opportunity for all Coloradans, and demonstrate a standard of integrity and excellence. Our vision is to ensure all Coloradans have a voice in our future, help Coloradans and their businesses thrive, and be the best at what we do.
What We Believe
The State of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At the Colorado Department of State, we are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We highly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply.
Our agency website: Colorado Secretary of State's Office EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Business & Licensing Division
The Business and Licensing Division receives filings such as business and nonprofit registrations, trade names, secured liens, notary public applications, bingo and raffle reports, Universal Commercial Code (UCC) filings, and charity registrations. Additionally, the Business and Licensing Division licenses durable medical equipment providers, promotes availability of government data, processes fraudulent business filing complaints, and makes performing rights society information accessible. Most filings are submitted electronically, and the Department disseminates this information to the public through its website.
Bingo-Raffle Unit
The work unit exists to carry out the mandate of the Secretary of State to support and regulate the bingo and raffle sectors in the state of Colorado. The Bingo-Raffle program carries out this mission through various outreach, assistance, and enforcement activities, with a focus on consistently improving service to a diverse customer base, including licensees, hall owners, games managers, players, manufacturers, and suppliers.
Illustration of key duties
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Develop an understanding of all relevant laws, Statute, and rules surrounding Bingo-Raffle programs in order to interpret and apply those for completion of duties.
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Provide support in the areas of data analysis and entry on quarterly reports, bingo-raffle licenses, games manager certificates, scanning and verification of those scans, and filing.
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Assist with Colorado Charitable Gaming Board meetings.
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Process and verify completeness of license renewals and process and verify raffle tickets submitted.
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Make eligibility determinations on applications/renewals.
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Process payments for the Bingo-Raffle unit, answer routine calls, and other duties as assigned, including potential cross-training opportunities in other units.
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Maintain confidentiality of all confidential and personal identifying information, personnel information, and any other confidential or proprietary information, as well as comply with all State and Department policies regarding professional conduct and professional practices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Notifications
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/evaluation 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 “coloradosos.gov” and [email protected] addresses. It’s your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
A wide salary range is posted for this position, and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
ADAAA Accommodations and Equal Opportunity Employment
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.
The Department of State 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, Laura Darby, at [email protected] or call (303) 894-2200 ext. 6113.
E-Verify
The Department of State participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program’s Right to Work for all newly hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you will be required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at http://dhs.gov/e-verify.
