DNR - Human Resources Technician - Apprentice

Department Information

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

The anticipated start date for this position will be no earlier than 11/01/2025!

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 athttps://dnr.colorado.gov/about-usto 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, Vision and Dental plans

Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 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 detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits

This position is located in the Executive Director's Office of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The work unit 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.

This position is in the Human Resources Office (HRO) in the Executive Director's Office (EDO) of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Human Resources Office provides professional and technical human resources services for the Department and its seven divisions. The Department includes approximately 1,500 full-time employees and 1,000+ temporary employees. The HRO functions include employee hiring, job evaluation, pay, benefits, Americans with Disabilities Act As Amended (ADAAA), employee wellness and safety, leave, training, performance evaluations, employee relations, labor relations, risk management, contracts, records management, and consultation.

Description of Job

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to offer an entry-level opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual who would like to gain marketable skills in the promising profession of Human Resources (HR) and in the field of Natural Resources. This position provides opportunities to grow in the field of HR and to develop an understanding of the vision of DNR and the important missions of its Divisions, which include the areas of: avalanche information and education: water conservation; water resources; parks and wildlife; oil and gas; mining and safety; and state trust lands.

While performing the duties of the assignment, the employee in this position will gain experience using HR information systems and databases for hiring/separating employees and other HR actions; responding to requests for information; managing confidential employee files, both electronic and paper; and performing clerical tasks such as answering employee phone calls and emails, completing forms, and filing.

Additionally, the person in this position will have the exciting opportunity to gain an understanding of the mission and business of the Department of Natural Resources by meeting DNR employees and leaders; and attending meetings and other functions to learn about the challenges and trends in the management and preservation of Colorado's natural resources.

This position will be delivering quality human resources services in the Department of Natural Resources and its divisions. Performs professional and technical human resources work required to select employees, allocate positions, implement personnel rules, share information, advice on human resources issues, support transactional requests, and to participate in the development/modification of departmental human resources plans and programs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Technical HR processing:

Apply laws, rules, policies and procedures in order to accurately process personnel actions for assigned agencies.

Processing actions includes, but is not limited to, evaluating transactional information to ensure adherence to laws, rules, policies and procedures, updating tracking logs, troubleshooting and resolving system errors, verifying supporting documentation/information, applying rules, policies and procedures to make pay or leave calculations, entering actions in the State’s employee/payroll system, distributing paperwork as needed to other individuals, and creating and/or maintaining employee files.

Actions are processed within established timeframes and often require inquiries with supervisors, employees and/or other Human Resource Professionals. Create temporary and permanent employee personnel files.

Continually ensure that I-9’s are properly processed and timely filed and destroyed within established Federal Law timeframes, and in accordance with HRO procedure. Coordinate actions with the Accounting Payroll section.

Role Development:

This position within a timeframe set by the HR Director will develop knowledge associated with ADA, Benefits, Leaves, Employee Relations, Compensation, Worker’s Compensation, Learning/Development and Policy guidance.

Follows and adheres to timelines for apprenticeship development. Expectation is to be at HR Specialist III level by the end of the program.

Timeline to support Apprenticeship development with goal to reach Human Resource Specialist III development and technical skills by the end of year 2 of program.Other Duties Assigned:

Position manages and administers various special projects with sound business practices as assigned by the Human Resources Director.

This includes conducting extensive and specialized research and/or studies; compiling and reporting data; working closely with HR staff on the development and implementation of new systems, processes, and procedures; and making recommendations to the HR Director, section, and management through the department.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of work experience performing technical office support, or administrative support activities for Human Resources or any other closely related professional field.

Substitution:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university or non-correspondence school course work in Human Resource Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, Business or any other field of discipline related to the work assignment will substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current or former State of Colorado experience relevant to this position

Data entry experience

Experience using databases

Experience running reports

Experience with office, administrative or Human Resources support activities

Experience using Google suite in a work setting

Strong written and oral communication skills

Superior attention to detail

Self starter with the ability to act independently and with limited supervision

Conditions of Employment:

The anticipated start date for this position will be no earlier than 11/01/2025!

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality related to the Human Resources Office.

Must demonstrate strong attention to detail.

Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Must have time strong time-management skills.

Must be dedicated to providing excellent customer service.

Ability to work both remotely and in the office at 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, CO.

Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:

(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

Hybrid schedule - working from a home office in combination with occasional in person work at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO 80203, offsite meetings or as directed by the supervisor.

**Note: This position will convert to a regular position and will be eligible for a competency based salary increase after the successful completion of a 12 month training plan.

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 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 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 accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at 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.