County Fiscal Administrator
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Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado. </span></p><br><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: italic;text-decoration: none;">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.</span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"> </span></p><br><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><br></p><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a </span><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">competitive benefits package:</span></a></p><ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://www.copera.org/about" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.copera.org/about" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">PERA</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"> retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Medical</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">, </span><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Dental</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">, and </span><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/vision-insurance" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/vision-insurance" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Vision</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"> insurance coverage</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage</span></a></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/life-insurance" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/life-insurance" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Life and AD&D Insurance</span></a></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/flexible-spending-accounts" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/flexible-spending-accounts" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Flexible Spending Accounts</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"> (FSAs)</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"> job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave</span></a></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__stateofcolorado.benefithub.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=zVm1RAmi74-apShPCV1FzqXLd1mLBQY4hadlQvYI0tw&m=ag9x84B8G40x42SZtQINyBH0CRfLXdG9xGquRPJ1gHE&s=BPmQyINDd6GhKdLXYLjK4LSF_yXGSS8p9T6OcSo5WS0&e=" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__stateofcolorado.benefithub.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=zVm1RAmi74-apShPCV1FzqXLd1mLBQY4hadlQvYI0tw&m=ag9x84B8G40x42SZtQINyBH0CRfLXdG9xGquRPJ1gHE&s=BPmQyINDd6GhKdLXYLjK4LSF_yXGSS8p9T6OcSo5WS0&e=" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Employment Discount Program</span></a></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Free </span><a href="https://www.rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/ecopass" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.rtd-denver.com/fares-passes/ecopass" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">RTD EcoPass</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"> to all eligible State Employees</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Credit Union of Colorado </span></a><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Membership Eligibility</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more</span></p></li></ul><p style="margin-left: 36.0pt;margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">information, go to </span><a href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs</span></a><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">.</span><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"> https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs</span></a></p><br>The <strong>Partner Relations and Administration Division</strong> serves as the Department's primary liaison to counties, tribes, and local partners, providing expertise in county relations, administrative oversight, communications, fiscal management, and county contract and grant administration. The Division oversees county compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, manages county administration funding and fiscal monitoring, and provides strategic recommendations to Department leadership to improve local administration and operations affecting more than 4,500 county and eligibility site staff. Within the Division, the County Administration Fiscal Unit manages county administration funding, budgeting, accounting, fiscal compliance, regulatory oversight, and the County Grant Program, administering the statutory funding system that supports county human and social services operations, including eligibility determination, program integrity, audits, quality assurance, and other essential Medical Assistance Program functions.<br><section dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:bb0b06dd-74e9-4903-a816-835bc8a9b161-0" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:bb0b06dd-74e9-4903-a816-835bc8a9b161-0" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"><div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="d1d58732-e1e1-4ae4-9284-67a810e33565" dir="auto" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-5" data-turn-start-message="true" tabindex="0"><strong>Position Summary</strong></div><br></section>The position serves as the grant program authority for the County Grant Program and county administration fiscal oversight, providing leadership in the development, implementation, and administration of grant policies, funding, and compliance for the local administration of the Medical Assistance Program. Responsibilities include designing and managing grant terms, conditions, and Statements of Work; serving as the Department's subject matter expert on 2 CFR Part 200, county budgeting, funding streams, and legislative reviews; overseeing fiscal operations, subrecipient monitoring, risk assessments, and county fiscal policies and rules; conducting fiscal monitoring to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements; and strategically managing the full county grant lifecycle, including funding opportunities, proposal evaluation, award administration, and ongoing fiscal accountability.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br><br><ul><li data-section-id="tu5u6l" data-start="26" data-end="306" data-pasted="true">Lead the County Grant Program by designing, developing, and administering grant objectives, funding opportunities, grant terms and conditions, Statements of Work, and intergovernmental grant agreements that support the local administration of the Medical Assistance Program.</li><li data-section-id="1eo6bnq" data-start="308" data-end="626">Manage the full grant lifecycle from planning through closeout, including developing competitive and targeted grant application processes, coordinating proposal review and scoring, issuing grant awards, monitoring performance, processing amendments, and ensuring timely closeout and final payment of grant funds.</li><li data-section-id="1mjlsbx" data-start="628" data-end="928">Provide fiscal leadership and oversight for county administration funding by managing county budgeting, funding allocations, funding methodologies, fiscal reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, and year-end reconciliation to ensure appropriate stewardship of federal, state, and local resources.</li><li data-section-id="akfhcp" data-start="930" data-end="1203">Serve as the Department's lead resource on county administration fiscal compliance, interpreting and applying federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200, state fiscal rules, grant requirements, and legislative changes to ensure consistent statewide implementation.</li><li data-section-id="sjyhnw" data-start="1205" data-end="1556">Direct fiscal subrecipient monitoring activities by developing and implementing monitoring plans, conducting fiscal and programmatic reviews, evaluating risk assessments, analyzing financial reports and expenditures, monitoring compliance with grant agreements, and recommending corrective actions to address fiscal or programmatic deficiencies.</li><li data-section-id="o7vudc" data-start="1558" data-end="1926">Develop and maintain county administration fiscal policies, rules, and standard operating procedures by reviewing legislative and regulatory changes, updating fiscal monitoring protocols, drafting and revising county administration rules, coordinating rule development with the Medical Services Board, and ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.</li><li data-section-id="1i5qsdf" data-start="1928" data-end="2207">Analyze fiscal and program performance data to evaluate compliance, identify statewide trends and risks, measure program effectiveness, support funding decisions, and develop strategic recommendations that improve fiscal accountability and strengthen county administration.</li><li data-section-id="1mu0b3a" data-start="2209" data-end="2565">Develop and manage county grant and fiscal communications, including operational guidance, Memo Series publications, funding announcements, supplemental guidance, frequently asked questions, reports, presentations, newsletters, web content, and other communication materials to ensure consistent interpretation of fiscal requirements across counties.</li><li data-section-id="2xrnti" data-start="2567" data-end="2904">Respond to legislative and stakeholder inquiries by researching and providing technical guidance related to county administration funding, funding methodologies, fiscal compliance, grant administration, and regulatory requirements for the General Assembly, federal and state partners, county governments, and Department leadership.</li><li data-section-id="1yc7eh4" data-start="2906" data-end="3191">Create and maintain fiscal tools and knowledge resources, including web-based tools, templates, centralized document repositories, and standardized resources that improve access to fiscal information, promote operational consistency, and support efficient program administration.</li><li data-section-id="8z2atj" data-start="3193" data-end="3505">Collaborate with Department leadership and county partners to identify fiscal risks, improve grant administration processes, strengthen internal controls, provide technical assistance, and implement strategies that ensure accountability, compliance, and effective administration of county funding programs.</li><li data-section-id="nl8dud" data-start="3507" data-end="3791" data-is-last-node="">Support division and leadership priorities by assuming additional county administration fiscal responsibilities, leading special projects, and providing expertise on emerging fiscal, grant, and regulatory issues impacting county administration of the Medical Assistance Program.</li></ul><br><p style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Residency Requirement:</strong></span></p><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. </span><p style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;"><strong><u>Class Code and Class Description</u></strong></span></p><br><p style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;"><strong><u><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/job-classifications/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h1b" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/job-classifications/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h1b">Administrator IV H1B4XX</a></u></strong></span></p><u><br></u><u><strong><u>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</u><br><br></strong></u><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><strong>Experience Only:</strong></span><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><br></p><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Seven (7) years of professional experience auditing and reviewing federal expenditures and managing grants for a state or county agency.</span></p><br><p style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><strong>OR</strong></span></p><br><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><strong>Education and Experience:</strong></span><p style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;">Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field<br>AND</p><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Three (3) years of professional <span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;" data-pasted="true">experience auditing and reviewing federal expenditures and managing grants for a state or county agency.</span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><br><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p><br><ul><li>Prior or current state experience related to the duties of this position. </li><li>Prior experience delivering technical guidance on Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) for subrecipients and drafting related policy.</li><li>Prior or current county experience related to the duties of this position.</li><li>Prior or current federal grant management/regulations experience.</li></ul><br><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><strong>DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:</strong> Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods. </span></p><br><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Required Competencies </strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Ability to read, analyze, understand, and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures;</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to verbally communicate to a diverse audience and the ability to complete reports and communications in a clear, accurate, and concise manner; </span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of different stakeholders, both internal and external;</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to remain patient and compassionate when dealing with difficult customer interactions;</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use de-escalation techniques to resolve difficult conversations;</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Ability to handle sensitive and/or highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with state and federal laws;</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Ability to represent the department in a positive, professional and objective manner, and support a positive workplace environment;</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Accountability for work product and attendance;</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Demonstrated attention to detail; </span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Professional demeanor;</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Proficiency in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and Google Suite (Doc’s, Sheets, Drawings, Forms, etc.)</span></p></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><strong>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:</strong></span><ul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.</span></p></li><li style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.</span><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"> </span></p></li></ul><br><p style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Appeal Rights: </strong></span></p><br><p style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.</span></p><br><p style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.</span></p><br><p style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at </span><a style="text-decoration: none;" target="blank" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-kbnav=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us</span></a><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"> within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.</span></p><br><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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</span><a href="http://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules" style="text-decoration: none;" target="blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;">spb.colorado.gov/board-rules</span></a><span style="font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">.</span><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><a href="https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply" aria-label="How to Apply" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: underline;"><strong>How to Apply</strong></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><strong> (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)</strong></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><br></p><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><strong>Comparative Analysis Process</strong></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.</span></p><br><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><br></p><p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><strong>ADAAA Accommodations</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;">: 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.</span></p><br><p style="margin: 0pt 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 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, Anupreet Kaur, at </span><a href="mailto:anupreet.kaur@state.co.us" style=" color:inherit!important; text-decoration: none;"><span style=" text-decoration: underline; color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal;">anupreet.kaur@state.co.us</span></a><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">.</span></p><br><p style="margin: 0pt 0px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing </span><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">does not </strong></span><span style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.</span></p>