HVAC Technician - Denver

<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="This position is open to current Colorado residents only." class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/CDHS%20Logo.jpg" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"><br><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: center;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(149, 35, 8); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>This position is open to current Colorado residents only</strong></span></div></div><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><em>Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies</em></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 82, 51); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>This position will remain open until filled</strong></span></div><br><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Division of Facilities Management - Northern District</span></strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;" id="isPasted"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Division of Facilities Management is a customer-driven support organization responsible for providing facilities management services to all CDHS agencies and offices. These services include the maintenance of building and grounds, custodial, capital construction (budgeting and contract management), utilities management, vehicle fleet management, building space leasing allocation, and facilities planning services. This is accomplished through a centralized statewide team that is divided into three districts and a central office. By combining our expert professional extensive facilities knowledge and strong commitment to reliable, responsive service, we enable our clients to achieve consistently high performance facilities, and long-term value. Our goal is to be an organization that meets customer expectations 100% of the time. The facilities managed by the Division of Facilities Management (DFM) include 1,400 acres of land and 349 buildings comprising 3.8 million square feet. <br data-pasted="true"><br>Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL), Department of Human Services (DHS) (1575 Sherman St.), Wheat Ridge Regional Center (WRRC) to include the group homes and Division of Youth Services (DYS) facilities (Prairie Vista, Gilliam, Lookout Mountain Campus, Marvin W. Foote, Mount View Campus and Platte Valley.) Provides as needed support to the Veterans Community Living Center located in the district. Total facilities are approximately 1.9 million sq. ft. at multiple sites within the Northern Region.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" data-pasted="true"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:inherit;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;">Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time. </span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">This position is directly responsible to maintain, construct, install, troubleshoot, repair all air distribution systems services which provide services to the Colorado Mental Health Hospital  at Fort Logan (CMHHFL), Department of Human Services (DHS) (1575 Sherman St.), Wheat Ridge Regional Center (WRRC) to include the group homes, Division of Youth Services (DYS) facilities (Prairie Vista, Gilliam, Lookout Mountain Campus, Marvin W. Foote, Mount View Campus and Platte Valley.) and the Veterans Community Living Center, as needed.  HVAC-R services provided include maintaining, repairing, installing and coordinator of chill water and heating water hydronic systems, absorption and reciprocating chillers, conformance of CFC regulations and Title 15 regulations of EPA, all air distribution systems which include VAV systems, multi-zone systems, local fan-coil and cabinet unit heaters and all associated interface to the Siemens Building Automation system.</span></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Duties:</strong></span></div><ul><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install all HVAC equipment in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations, local codes, Health department, Joint Commission, and ACA standards in within a large multi building campus environment</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Performs preventative maintenance and repair tasks on large HVAC/R systems ranging from hospital environments to small residential applications including: filter changes, coil cleaning, and other related work.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Monitor and test heating and cooling closed loops and cooling towers for water treatment levels and coordinate with vendors to correct out of tolerance conditions. </span></li><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and install large scale refrigeration equipment in compliance to manufacturer's recommendations, local codes, Health department, The Joint Commission, ACA, and ASHRAE standards. Understands principles and experience with refrigeration recovery, evacuation and charging, understands the installation and sizing of refrigerant piping in accordance with State and Federal regulations.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Monitor, Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair building automation controls and systems to ensure the proper operation of air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and ensure all environmental conditions meet customer requirements. These controls include, but not limited to, electric, pneumatic, and DDC.  Ability to read wiring diagrams, use multimeters to read voltage, current and resistance values.  Must be able to troubleshoot electrical and low voltage circuits. Knowledge of Ohm's Law.  </span></li><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Analyzes logs, printouts, other materials, and information that apply to the operation of the mechanical systems. Utilizes all information to solve operational problems.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Working knowledge of maintenance and repair of pumps and control valves (Electrical and pneumatic).  </span></li><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Repair of cooling towers, absorption chillers, water cooled chillers and direct expansion unit over 150 tons to include replacement of piping, components and electronic systems.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Maintain the fire and smoke control systems in the air handling, duct and exhaust systems to include communicating with customers on repairs that may affect their office or department including facilities management office. While conforming to all provisions of NFPA.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"> Mechanical FABRICATION – Knowledge of HVAC fabrication processes and the use of HVAC machines and tools utilized for HVAC system fabrications</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Must comply with the safety program and tool and key control</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Snow removal</span></li><li style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Other duties as assigned</span></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;" id="isPasted"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Call Back</strong> applies when an eligible nonexempt employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. An eligible nonexempt employee does not have to be on call eligible to receive call back pay. If there is no release from work between the call back hours and regular shift, it is considered a continuation of the shift and call back does not apply; instead, if applicable, the nonexempt employee may earn overtime or compensatory time. When a nonexempt employee is called back, they are entitled to a minimum of two (2) hours of their regular base pay (call back pay) or pay for the actual amount of time spent responding to the call, whichever is greater. Call back time is counted as work time. <br><br><strong>Essential Positions</strong>. Positions that perform essential law enforcement, highway maintenance, and other support services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents, and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can only be FLSA nonexempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.<br><br><strong>On Call</strong> is additional pay beyond base pay for eligible, nonexempt employees who are specifically scheduled to be on call. Employees are entitled to on-call pay only when they are not working but are scheduled to be available to respond to communications or report to a worksite within a reasonable period of time. Employees who are on call are able to use their personal time effectively. Eligible classes and the hourly rate are published in the annual pay plan. A department head may designate eligibility for individual nonexempt positions in classes not published and maintain records of such on-call designations. Only time while actually on call shall be paid at the on call rate. In call back situations, employees eligible for both on call and call back pay shall receive call back pay only. </span></p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Minimum Qualifications:</u></span></strong></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience Only:</span></strong></div><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-right: 3.65369pt; margin-top: 4.99863pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Applicants must have <strong>three years of  experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC systems</strong> (boiler, chillers, air handlers, control systems, etc.) </span></p></li></ul><p style="margin-right: 3.65369pt; margin-top: 4.99863pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>OR</strong></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br><strong>Education and Experience:</strong></span></div><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;">A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience as it relates to this position equal to three (3) years.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Special Qualification:</strong><br></span></div><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;">Applicants <strong>must possess a current and valid Universal CFC (</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;" data-pasted="true"><strong>chlorofluorocarbon</strong></span><strong>) Certificate</strong>.  You <em><u>must</u> attach a copy of your current and valid Universal CFC certification to this application</em>.  </li></ul><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><u>Conditions of Employment:</u></strong><br></span><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.  </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;" data-pasted="true">This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.</span></span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Must successfully pass Motor Vehicle Checks</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Must currently possess and maintain throughout employment in this position, an active Universal CFC Certification.   </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Must possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver’s license throughout employment in this position.</span></p><ul style="color: initial;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.</span></p></li></ul></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Travel – This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools to perform daily duties.  Travel to training and meetings. On occasion, this position travels to other districts. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Must  successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Must be available to respond to after hours call back and be on-call to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Will be required to work various hours for coverage, weather related issues and essential/emergency services outside of normal business hours. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials – Explain: Proximity to moving, mechanical parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals., Exposure to electrical shock, and or working in high exposed places. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:</span></p><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Disclose that information on the application.</span></p></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position.</span></p></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment.  Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.</span></p></li></ul></li></ul></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;" data-pasted="true"><strong>CDHS Selection Process</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. </span></div><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Preferred Qualifications & Competencies</span></strong></span></p><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 3pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Relevant years of state service experience.</span></p></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>Minimum Qualification Screening Process </strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">You must complete the official State of Colorado online application.  </span><ul style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process.</span></li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. </span><ul style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."</span></li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process.  </span><ul style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Part-time work experience will be prorated.</span></li></ul></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review </strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br><br></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>Your Work Experience/Job Duties</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br><br></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>    </strong><strong> </strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br><br></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>Supplemental Questions </strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers  based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br><br></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>Appeal Rights</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated.  You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://spb.colorado.gov/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://spb.colorado.gov/" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">State Personnel Board</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"> website.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.  </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">You can find the official appeal form </span><a href="https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-pdf-br="2" data-uw-pdf-doc="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: initial;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">By email: <a href="mailto:dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us</a> , or</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Postmarked in US Mail to: 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Hand delivered: 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Faxed 303.866.5038 within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.</span></p></li></ul></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">At 303.866.3300, or</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Refer to the  Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the </span><a href="https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Rules</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"> webpage.</span></p></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply" style="text-decoration: none;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#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></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><strong>For additional recruiting questions, please contact <a href="mailto:michele.burkhardt@state.co.us" data-uw-rm-vglnk="">Michele.Burkhardt@state.co.us</a> </strong></span></p><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span contenteditable="false" draggable="true" class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvi fr-draggable"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bKuwGdPpOW0?&wmode=opaque&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;" data-pasted="true"><br><strong>About Us & Benefits</strong></span><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Colorado Department of Human Services</span></a></span><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS</span><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:</span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.copera.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=4TTO3pq2tlH1C2DanlfF9y0U5AO0CTDOtSmYyZlkUKo&m=yhOHregBO2LYL2LHNwOvh-OKnbtgW7QQ97rr8UIhGCU&s=v71ECMeU-EbUgJ-gqfi2wciHFH_B0SrP9y_85Rx7SJI&e=" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.copera.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=4TTO3pq2tlH1C2DanlfF9y0U5AO0CTDOtSmYyZlkUKo&m=yhOHregBO2LYL2LHNwOvh-OKnbtgW7QQ97rr8UIhGCU&s=v71ECMeU-EbUgJ-gqfi2wciHFH_B0SrP9y_85Rx7SJI&e=" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"> plus 401(k) and 457 plans</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" 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="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Medical</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"> and </span><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" 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="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">dental</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"> health plans</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Employer supplemented </span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.colorado.gov_pacific_dhr_hsa&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=4TTO3pq2tlH1C2DanlfF9y0U5AO0CTDOtSmYyZlkUKo&m=yhOHregBO2LYL2LHNwOvh-OKnbtgW7QQ97rr8UIhGCU&s=q4dTWnQ1haY_kOeUHFvWJPwpS9j2DN4ADpmv91XxEjg&e=" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.colorado.gov_pacific_dhr_hsa&d=DwMFaQ&c=sdnEM9SRGFuMt5z5w3AhsPNahmNicq64TgF1JwNR0cs&r=4TTO3pq2tlH1C2DanlfF9y0U5AO0CTDOtSmYyZlkUKo&m=yhOHregBO2LYL2LHNwOvh-OKnbtgW7QQ97rr8UIhGCU&s=q4dTWnQ1haY_kOeUHFvWJPwpS9j2DN4ADpmv91XxEjg&e=" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Health Savings Account</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/life-insurance" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" 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="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Paid life insurance</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" 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="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Short- and long-term disability coverage</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">State of Colorado </span><a href="https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Employee BenefitHub Resource Center</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://coloradostateofhealth.com/" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://coloradostateofhealth.com/" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Employee Wellness program</span></a></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">Remote work arrangements for eligible positions</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">*Some positions may qualify for the </span><a href="https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" 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="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">.</span></p></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><br><strong>Our Values</strong></span><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>We believe in a people-first approach: </strong>We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>Balance creates quality of life: </strong>We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>We hold ourselves accountable:</strong> We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>Transparency matters: </strong>We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>We are ethical:</strong> We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>Collaboration helps us rise together:</strong></span><span style="font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.</span></p></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><br><strong>ADA Accommodations</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><br>CDHS is committed to a Colorado for 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.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong> <br><br></strong></span><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing 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 </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="mailto:cdhs_ada@state.co.us" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><span style="font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;">cdhs_ada@state.co.us</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">.</span></p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>EEO Statement</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"><br>The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer</span><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">We are committed to increasing a </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;">“Colorado for ALL"</span><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;"> of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives 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><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none;"><strong>Additional Support For Your Application</strong></span><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">Toll Free Applicant Technical Support</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#000000;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).  Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.</span></p></div>

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