What are the responsibilities and job description for the DNR EDO Employee and Labor Relations Specialist II position at State of Colorado?
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.
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.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Medical, Vision and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Work Unit Information:
The Human Resources Office (HRO) provides professional and technical human resources services for the Department and its six divisions. The Department includes approximately 1,500 FTE and 1,000 temporary employees. The HRO functions include employee selection, job evaluation/compensation, benefits administration, Americans with Disabilities Act As Amended (ADAAA), employee wellness and safety, leave management, training, workforce development, performance management, employee relations, labor relations, risk management, personal services agreements, records management, and consultative services. The HRO ensures that human resources activities are administered in compliance with constitutional and statutory provisions as well as rules and procedures promulgated by the State Personnel Board.
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
This position is responsible for delivering quality human resources services in the Department of Natural Resources and supports the delegated staff authority for employee relations. Serves as resource advisor in matters related to employee relations and providing analysis of potential risk (legal liability, appeals, grievances) to the delegated staff authority for employee relations.
Employee relations issues may include, but are not limited to advising on corrective actions and performance improvement plans, conducting informal mediation, assisting supervisors in documenting progressive discipline, assisting employees in meeting supervisory performance expectations, performance management (assist with writing performance plans and individual performance objectives), and managing the performance management dispute resolution process.
Employee relations issues may include, but are not limited to advising on corrective actions and performance improvement plans, conducting informal mediation, assisting supervisors in documenting progressive discipline, assisting employees in meeting supervisory performance expectations, performance management (assist with writing performance plans and individual performance objectives), and managing the performance management dispute resolution process.
Employee and Labor Relations:
- Conducting and/or participating in mediation and resolution of employee disputes, performance appraisals, grievances, and crafting corrective actions.
- Advises employees and supervisors of their rights and responsibilities in the state personnel system.
- Provides employees and supervisors with factual information about human resource procedures and processes.
- Secures compliance with State Personnel Board Rules and Director’s Administrative Procedures and Statutes.
- Clarifies intent of statutes, rules and human resources policies to gain acceptance and compliance.
- Supports employees and supervisors through DNR’s performance management program/cycle and manages DNR’s performance management dispute resolution process.
- This Employee will support in coordination with HR Specialist IV, Deputy or Director in Employee Relation investigations.
- May help schedule, plan, draft investigation notes, draft investigation summaries and other Employee Relation duties as assigned.
- Position manages and administers various special projects with sound business practices as assigned by the Director and Deputy Director.
- Supports Employee Relations in building reports, scheduling interviews, and keep progress notes on discussions.
- Supports HR Specialist(s) in collecting documentation.
- Supports HR Specialist(s) in data entry for Human Resource functions.
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience Only:
Five (5) years of relevant experience in any customer service oriented position or in a human services, human resources, compliance, policy or legal/paralegal related role that requires developing written work that involves extracting, analyzing, and presenting complex facts or data.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in any customer service oriented position or in a human services, human resources, compliance, policy or legal/paralegal related role that requires developing written work that involved extracting, analyzing, and presenting complex facts or data equal to five (5) years.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior State or other Governmental HR experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Experience in Labor and Employee Relations.
- Proficiency in Google Suite.
Must possess and utilize excellent listening skills, verbal, and written communications skills.
Must be able to handle many tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Must possess strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities
Strong desire to help people.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing assignments.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills at all levels within an organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in a professional manner.
- Strong analytical, and reasoning abilities.
- Strong organizational and evaluation skills, with keen attention to detail.
- Strong project and time management skills.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints as well as different communication and work styles in a multi-cultural and inter-generational environment.
- Ability to identify and creatively resolve issues while exercising appropriate judgment.
- Ability to drive and support group, customer, and program initiatives.
- Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
- Ability to effectively analyze and present information to colleagues and stakeholders.
- Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team.
- Ability to research, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.
(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)
- This is a Remote/Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO or other locations within the State for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.
Conditions of Employment:
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
APPEAL RIGHTS:
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, 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, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered 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 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.
The Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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 Natural Resources 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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
The Department of Natural Resources 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 dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
E-Verify
DNR 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.
Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
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