Benefits and administrator / coordinator

Department Information OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference? Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children. We invite you to explore our website at to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. In Addition To Offering Rewarding, Meaningful Work, We Offer

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
  

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: The Executive Director’s Office (EDO) exists to manage and supervise the activities of the divisions within the Department in the development, preservation, and enhancement of Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of its citizens - both now and into the future. Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director's Office This position is located in the Executive Director's Office of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. EDO exists to guide and supervise the activities of the eight Divisions within DNR in the development, preservation and enhancement of Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of its citizens – both now and in the future. The Human Resources Office (HRO) provides professional and technical human resources services for the department and its divisions. This includes employee selection, job evaluation/compensation, benefits administration, leave management, training, performance management, employee relations, risk management, personal services agreements, records management, and consultative services. The HRO ensures that human resources activities are administered in compliance with constitutional and statutory provisions as well as rules and procedures promulgated by the State Personnel Board. Description Of Job OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO This position serves as the DNR FMLA, Benefits and Wellness Administrator, which includes managing the employee benefits and wellness programs. Is responsible for delivering quality of services to the Department of Natural Resources and its divisions. This position also functions as the Department’s ADA Coordinator, FMLA, and back up for worker’s compensation claims, short-term disability claims and training functions. This position is recognized as a staff authority for DNR and its 1,500 permanent and 1,000 temporary employees on employee benefits and the Americans with Disabilities Act As Amended. Benefit And Wellness Administrator Specific position duties include but are not limited to: This position is the department’s primary source of information and staff authority related to employee benefits including the distribution of information.

• Coordinates open enrollment, conducts informational meetings and explanation of benefits.
• Manages employee accounts in Benefitsolver.
• Researches and interprets Federal and State policies, procedures, and regulations for eligibility, enrollment, termination of benefits, and life event changes
• Provides liaison between employees and insurance providers to facilitate information sharing, and resolve problems and disputes.
• Serves as liaison for employees with State Benefits Unit, Central Payroll, DNR Payroll
• Creates wellness programs for employees and shares information with Division offices to incorporate programs into their organization.
• Creates and upkeeps agency benefit manual/guidance.
• Manages the random drug testing process for DNR's Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) drivers
  

Relief For Training, Worker’s Compensation, And Disability Cases Acts as a back-up to the FMLA, worker's compensation, and leave coordinator.

• Determines when to appeal a claim in light of violation of process, rule, or law
• Determines and communicate eligibility for protected leave under FMLA
• Determines when employees become responsible for payment of State share of benefit premiums based on exhaustion of protected leave and paid time
  

ADA Coordinator Applies the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAA) when employees request reasonable accommodations under the Act. This position serves as the Department’s ADA Coordinator for Title I (employment) and Title II (access).

• Involves both supervisor and employee in discussions on reasonable accommodations, and determines what reasonable accommodations are for the Department.
• Determines when to involve field personnel in interactive discussions for reasonable access accommodations to State property.
• Must maintain current training in recent ADAA procedures, including State and DNR procedures.
  

Fmla - Famli Serves as Family Medical Leave Act, FAMLI, and relief Short-Term Disability Specialist for the Department.

• Advises employees and supervisors regarding laws, rules, technical guidance, forms, courses of action and processes related to Family Medical Leave.
• Tracks leave associated with Family Medical Leave, monitors return-to-work and ensures required forms and requests are completed and received.
• Collects and analyzes legal case data to determine trends that can be addressed by additional supervisory training or distribution of information throughout DNR
• Prepares initial drafts of prehearing statements and briefings for legal counsel representing the Department before the State Personnel Board
  

Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO Minimum Qualifications Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR Bachelor's degree in field related to the work assignment AND Th ree (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. If you are using a degree to substitute for the required experience, you may be required to provide copies of your educational transcripts for verification of your qualifications if requested. Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position
• Experience in benefit administration, to include medical, dental, life, leave, and retirement.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with the ADAAA, including Title I and Title II.
• Familiarity with the Family Medical Leave Act, FAMLI and workers’ compensation laws.
• Ability to think ahead, plan long-term decisions, and anticipate outcomes.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Customer service focus.
• Thrives in a team environment, willing to help others.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in a professional manner.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, and Google Suite.
• Experience working with a benefits administrator software.
  

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows: (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

• This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO or other locations for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.
  

Appeal Rights It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information The Assessment Process

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement .
• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
  

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at . ADAAA Accommodations Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact . at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. E-Verify The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at , Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.