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ADMINISTRATOR II - Personnel Liaison - 83


Open only to classified current permanent residents of the State of Colorado 

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . and join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

In addition to free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path, and flexible working arrangements, click the link below to review additional benefits and perks!!!!
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/careers

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Requirements

The Work Unit:
The Operations Program exists to provide a wide spectrum of services and support to the management and staff of the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD). The Operations Program consists of the Fiscal Services Section, the Business Services Unit, the Communications and Special Projects Unit, and the Performance Planning and Customer Success Unit.
 

What You'll Be Doing:

This position works independently to coordinate decisions to effectively process division-wide personnel liaison duties and provide assistance for divisional hiring, onboarding/off boarding, position updates and changes, timekeeping, and collaboratively works with division management and teams. This position will identify and assist in the development of new processes to facilitate quality and process improvement in personnel and timekeeping duties, while maintaining large datasets and providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications

NOTE: To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate that you meet one of the following options outlining the requirements needed for consideration:

OPTION 1:   
Five (5) years of administrative (or general clerical) experience.  

OR
 
OPTION 2:  
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business, finance, accounting, public administration or a field of study closely related to the work assignment.
AND
One year of professional experience in  administrative (or general clerical) experience or other closely related experience aligned to the work assigned to the position.

OR

OPTION 3: 
Master's degree from an accredited institution in business, finance, accounting, public administration or a field of study closely related to the work assignment.

PREFERRED AND ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:
The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate.


  • Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suites.
  • Experience handling and processing sensitive and confidential information.
  • Experience managing large datasets and maintaining those datasets for accuracy
  • Experience in personnel state work
  • Experience in customer service
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize work activities, set goals and objectives, use time efficiently, integrate changes smoothly.
  • Seeks to maintain or enhance the satisfaction of external and internal customer/client/stakeholder. Includes actively looking for ways to assist people.
  • Tactfully interacts with people and adapts interaction, communication, and conflict resolution styles effectively.

Conditions of Employment:
Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.

APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
 
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
 
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
 
A complete application packet must include:
  1. A completed State of Colorado application.
  2. A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. 
  3. If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
  4. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:
  1. 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 proceed to the next step.
  2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
  3. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
  4. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. E-Verify:  CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
  
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

ADAAA Accommodations:
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 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 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 at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
Date Posted
12/05/2025
Job Reference
FAA00083-12/05/04/23
Organization
Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division
Location
Denver, CO
Category
Administrative
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