Abuse and Neglect Background Check Technician

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED  

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.    

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone.
  

Committed to Diversity - 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.   If you’re looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you, then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiences Colorado For All - Colorado Employees Reflect on Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion.

 We offer a generous benefits package including:

 • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

 • Medical, dental, and vision plans

 • State paid life insurance policy

 • Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution)

 • Optional 401(k) and 457 plans

 • State paid short-term disability coverage

 • Additional optional life and disability plans

 • Credit Union membership

 • Training and professional development

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (a combination of in-office and remote workplace).  **Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.

The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs.

• Assists the Background Investigation Unit Technicians on all  child abuse and neglect and criminal technical and operational background investigation issues or matters.
• Performs confidential background screens using the Trails data system and maintains the tracking system for each screen request.
  
• Process confidential child abuse and neglect background screens using the Trails data system for licensed Colorado Department of Early Childhood and Office of Children Youth Provider Services Unit (OCYF PSU) facilities;
• Review Trails data and integrate evaluation results;
• Evaluate information submitted by facilities to determine that requests are in compliance with department requirements.
• Process criminal background checks in the area of licensed Colorado Department of Early Childhood facilities and Office of Children, Youth, and Family Provider Service Unit facilities. 
• Independently research, analyze, interpret, and apply rules, procedures, statutes, policies and practices.
• Review and analyze court dispositions to make child care eligibility recommendations;
• Process interstate background checks;
• Navigate and research the Colorado State Courts Data Access system to identify whether the individual has any criminal record not listed on the fingerprint check.
• Assesses suitability of applicant’s qualification while meeting department and legislative requirements by interpreting statutes and rules/regulations.
• Provide quality customer service by responding to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience with administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and transcription, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Experience of organizational skills that include the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and
  meet deadlines
• Experience with software and hardware, data systems, multi-relational databases,
  Internet, e-mail, and other workplace technology and electronic devices
• Ability to work independently with little or no direction
• Experience working in an administrative capacity where attention to detail and ability to follow through on work was essential to the duties performed.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.

• Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.  
• 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.

DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and 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. 

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

 How to Apply  (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
  
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.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
4. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

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. 

Comparative Analysis Process

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. 

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

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.

Salary : $49,848 - $57,336