Hearings Officer II

Hearings Officer II

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Hearings Officer II

Salary

$5,962.00 - $8,655.04 Monthly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

KAA 0039 HO II 2.26 JM

Department

Department of Labor and Employment

Division

Unemployment Insurance

Opening Date

02/27/2026

Closing Date

3/9/2026 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

707 17th St. Denver Colorado

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

jennie.murphy@state.co.us

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2026

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY AGAIN.

This position will have remote and hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.

The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace ? and Colorado communities ? with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs. This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.

We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits) :

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits)
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) 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. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (https://www.colorado.gov/cdle)

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans? Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our

website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home

PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews

Description of Job

Pay for position:

HOURLY $34.40 - $49.93

BIWEEKLY $2,751.69 - $3,994.63

MONTHLY $5,962.00 - $8,655.04

The unit is the lower appeal authority for unemployment insurance matters that analyzes, reviews, and processes any interested party's appeal of a deputy's decision under the Colorado Employment Security Act and/or Regulations Concerning Employment Security.

The unit ensures due process for all interested parties while conducting administrative hearings and issues timely written decisions pursuant to statutes, regulations, and case law. Decisions written in this unit are appealable to a higher appeal authority.

This position provides opportunity for an interested party to appeal any adverse unemployment insurance decision and have an impartial and fair hearing. During the hearing, the position ensures that due process is provided to all interested parties to that appeal and that the record is fully developed. This position conducts hearings utilizing the Colorado Employment Security Act, Regulations Concerning Employment Security, relevant case law, and Employment Training (ETA) Handbook for Measuring Unemployment Insurance Lower Authority Appeals Quality, and internal procedures. Evidence and testimony are considered with the position determining interested party credibility in arriving at a conclusion regarding applicable statute and regulation based on the facts obtained during the hearing. A decision based upon statute, regulations, and case law is typed and issued deciding eligibility for, entitlement to, and liability for, unemployment insurance benefits and taxes. This position creates the only record allowable in any appeal to higher appeal authority and the courts.

Written Exam

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position 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 8AM on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH, 2026 until 11:59 PM on MONDAY, MARCH 23RD, 2026 to complete and return to me.

Please return all written exams to jennie.murphy@state.co.us

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H5F2TXHEARINGS OFFICER II (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4ebVk4QXBxd2h5bUE/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-zE1u4x2B93DLGPIKdnOdTQ)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD
• 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

Required Competencies:

• An understanding of Colorado and federal unemployment laws along with an understanding of relaxed rules of evidence without requiring a degree in law a license to practice law
• 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

Conditions of Employment:

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

Appeal Rights:

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.

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.

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 dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.

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 spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .

Supplemental Information

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: jennie.murphy@state.co.us

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.

Comparative Analysis Process ? Written Exam

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position 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 8AM on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18TH, 2026 until 11:59 PM on MONDAY, MARCH 23RD, 2026 to complete and return to me.

Please return all written exams to jennie.murphy@state.co.us

Comparative Analysis Process ? Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE AND/OR FUTURE VACANCIES

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 State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 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, Sean Montoya, at sean.montoya@state.co.us . Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200.

While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Acknowledge the comparative analysis process for this position will consist of a review of my application materials to include preferred qualifications and required competencies. My responses to the supplemental questions will be scored based on my ability to follow instructions and provide detailed, clear and concise answers to each question.

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