• Job Description

  Req#: 4585353
  This position is open only to Colorado state residents

  The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

  The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video !

  
  
  

  LIQUOR /TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT

  Vision

  To promote safe communities in the State of Colorado through innovation, engagement, and education.

  
  

  Mission

  To promote public safety, support economic growth, and the responsible sale and consumption of liquor and tobacco products, through the fair administration of liquor and tobacco/nicotine laws.

  
  WHAT WE DO:
  The Liquor Enforcement Division (LED) provides services to liquor license holders, stakeholders, tobacco retailers, and Colorado's citizens. The Licensing Section processes applications for new and transferred liquor licenses, permits, and applications for renewals of liquor licenses. The Licensing Unit responds to stakeholder inquiries, and acts as the primary point of contact for Local Licensing Authorities in municipalities and counties throughout Colorado. The licensing unit conducts application review, processes deposits and is responsible for revenue reporting.
  
  JOB DUTIES:
  

  A typical day in the life of an Administrative Assistant III:

  Application Processing

  • Conducts background checks on applicants/licensees, interviews and consults with applicants on problems that may prevent licensure in order to be in compliance with suitability requirements.
  • Follows up on application deficiencies via written requests to applicants and makes licensing decisions in accordance with rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Processes applications such as changes of ownership applications, modifications of premises, changes of trade name and changes of location after the investigations have been completed. This position will also mail copies of newly issued Division licenses to local licensing authorities, produce licenses approved for changes of trade name and create and mail new licenses for licensees that have been approved for a production tier increase and/or decrease.

  Primary Duties:

  Administrative Support

  • Disseminates information and responds to licensing inquiries and requests from the public, licensees, license applicants, Division staff, and others, through interpersonal contact, telephone contact, written correspondence, and email.
  • Checks voicemail of main line returns calls and/or refers complaints to the appropriate section(s) or the Division Director.
  • Performs front counter function which include but is not limited to: checks in occupational and business license applicants; receipts funds received for applications; answers a multi-line phone system; answers questions from the public, local licensing authorities and other stakeholders; Tracks and follows-up on all correspondence with licensees; refers licensees and the public to the Division’s website and advises where questions can be emailed.

  Investigations Support – Fingerprinting

  • Electronically fingerprint applicants for occupational and business licensure as well as applicants whose suitability is established by the Division.
  • Ensure that fingerprints meet CBI/Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) standards for classification.

  Payment Processing

  • Receives payment from applicants concerning applications.
  • Reconciles cash, check, credit cards and money order receipts from cash drawers with computerized cash processing system and prepares daily deposit of receipts in accordance with the Accounting and Financial Services (AFS) and the Division’s policies, procedures and/or directives.

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Residency Requirement: (New)

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

  Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

  
  

  G3A4XX

  ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Experience Only:

  Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications:

  
  

  Three (3) years of general clerical experience in an administrative or office support role demonstrating high level decision making and multitasking.
  

  General Clerical work experience is typically performed by office clerks and/or administrative assistants this includes, but is not limited to tasks such as:

  • Experience providing exceptional customer service in-person or in email; interfacing with a variety of people from many levels within the organization and community.

  • Data Entry including: entering information into a program or database (appointments, contact information, customer records)

  • Regular, daily work responsibilities utilizing equipment and software used in offices (E-Mail, Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Apps, etc.)

  • Regular, daily work responsibilities utilizing computer systems, scanners, printers, copiers, fax machines and other technologies

  • Typing professional emails, letters, reports, briefings, forms, memoranda, etc.

  • Reviewing and comparing data for accuracy and completeness. Gathering specified information and compiling routine reports

  In order to be considered for this position, your general clerical experience must be documented on your application. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated.)
  
  OR
  
  Education and Experience:
  A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:
  

  • Previous experience conducting background checks utilizing national databases.
  • Demonstrated excellence in customer service; to include serving a diverse clientele.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; to include communicating with others via verbal conversation and written communication.
  • Previous experience using a multi-line phone system.
  • Data entry skills.
  • Ability to work and accept supervision.
  • Cash handling Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions; multi-task; work with and maintain confidential information Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
  • Those candidates with previous experience in a licensing or regulatory environment are strongly encouraged to apply

  Conditions of Employment with the CDOR :

  Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

  As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations .

  
  

  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. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

  • Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

  • Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

  • Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter (Optional if Manager is requesting them)

  • List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.

  • Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

  • The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

  
  

  Email Address:

  All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

  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.

  
  

  Appeal Rights: (Updated)

  
  

  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 .

  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

  
  

  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 Colorado Department of Revenue 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, Jacqueline Brown-Tremble at jacqueline.brown-tremble@state.co.us

  
  

  We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

  
  

  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.

  
  

  If not applying online, submit application to:

  If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to DOR_talentacquisition@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

  
  

  Department Contact Information:

  Abigail Quinones, HR Analyst III at abigail.quinones@state.co.us

  
  

  Methods of Appointment:

  Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

• About the company

  Colorado is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains.

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