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Elections Compliance Specialist (Hybrid)

Salary

$58,872.00 - $68,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

100_Elec Comp Spec_07.2025

Department

Department of State

Division

Elections Division

Opening Date

07/23/2025

Closing Date

8/6/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1700 Broadway, Denver, CO 80290

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Joanie Sulgit-Ware: [email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

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.

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Department Information

Colorado Department of State

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME AND IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

SERVICE. INNOVATION. INTEGRITY. EXCELLENCE. INCLUSION.

Are you looking for a career that allows you to improve your world and the world around you? The Colorado Department of State (CDOS) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a position that makes a direct impact on enhancing the lives of Coloradans.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference through the work you do each day, consider joining the dedicated employees of the Colorado Department of State. Whether working from your home or collaborating onsite, your professional experience will be connected and meaningful. Our office offers an RTD Eco-pass (currently free of charge) , a secure bike room accessible only to building tenants, and is conveniently located near Civic Center Station, RTD light-rail lines, and the 16th Street Mall. In addition to a great location and fulfilling, impactful work, we offer:

+ Employee wellness programs and an on-site fitness center

+ 12 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off and sick leave

+ Access to a diverse array of technical, leadership and supervisory training opportunities

+ Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

+ Medical and dental health plans

+ Paid life insurance

+ Automatic short-term (and optional long-term) disability coverage

+ Excellent work-life balance through flex schedules, flexplace/remote work, and ad-hoc arrangements

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

Our Culture & Environment:

Coloradans come from all walks of life and so do we.

Who We Are

Our mission is to make government easy and accessible for people to further democracy, support economic opportunity for all Coloradans, and demonstrate a standard of integrity and excellence. Our vision is to ensure all Coloradans have a voice in our future, help Coloradans and their businesses thrive, and be the best at what we do.

What We Believe

The State of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At the Colorado Department of State, we are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We highly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply.

Our agency website: Colorado Secretary of State's Office (https://www.coloradosos.gov/)

Description of Job

Elections Division

The Elections Division supports the Secretary of State, as the state’s chief election official, by administering and supervising statutory and constitutional provisions that relate directly or indirectly to the conduct of Colorado elections. These include certifying content to the ballot, publishing the abstract of vote totals, as well as overseeing the verification of petitions for ballot issues, campaign finance filings and enforcement, lobbyist filings and enforcement, voting equipment certifications, requirements of the National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act, and maintaining the statewide voter registration system.

As the Elections Compliance Specialist, you will be a valued member of the Elections Division. The Elections Division continues to be recognized as a leader, both in Colorado and nationally, in administering and supervising local, state, and federal elections. In this position, you will experience working within a high-functioning professional team.

The ideal candidate will be a critical and creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills. To succeed in this role, it is important that you have outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Illustration of some key duties:

+ Review county reimbursement requests and supporting documentation and prepare reviewed requests for approval and payment processing by Finance.

+ Be responsible for coordinating submission of official function forms for the Division while working with the appropriate program on the nature of the event and details needed for documentation.

+ Arrange travel for the Director and Deputy Director of Elections positions.

+ Act as a backup for the Division Administrative Position, including making purchases for the Division using the purchasing card or Amazon account.

+ Maintain confidentiality of all voters confidential and personal identifying information, personnel information, and any other confidential or proprietary information, as well as comply with all State and Department policies regarding professional conduct and professional practices.

+ Actively pursue professional development opportunities to stay up to date with the latest advancements in auditing, as well as other opportunities to advance knowledge of position duties.

+ Promote diverse and inclusive perspectives while providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

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

Class Code & Classification Description:

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a total offive (5)years of relevant professional experience and/or education in a field of study related to the work. To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate that youmeet one of the following options outlined below:

OPTION 1 – Experience

Five years of professional experience auditing financial or other documents, purchasing, and compliance with laws and rules .

OR

OPTION 2 – Experience and/or Education* combined

A combination of professional experience auditing financial or other documents, purchasing, and compliance with laws and rules and/or education from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Communications, Project Management, Political Science, Law, Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a closely related field to equal a total of 5 years between experience and education combined.

Note: Current, valid CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certificate will meet the minimum requirements for this position.

*An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of the application(you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution).

Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this announcement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The exceptional candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities:

+ Preference will be given to those candidates with previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position.

+ Current, valid CIA certificate.

+ Experience performing financial auditing for organizations.

+ Demonstrated analytical and research skills in a financial field.

+ Experience with office management tasks such as scheduling, correspondence, data entry, and file management.

+ Experience in coordinating meetings, events, managing logistics, and arranging travel.

+ Experience in handling inquiries, resolving issues, and interacting professionally with stakeholders.

+ Experience with policy and procedure development.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to maintain professionalism and diplomacy when interacting with a variety of stakeholders.

COMPETENCIES should include:

Organizational Skills * Technical Knowledge* Communication Skills * Attention to Detail * Administrative Skills * Technological Proficiency * Flexibility & Adaptability * Confidentiality, Ethical Judgement, & Integrity * Critical Thinking Skills * Committed to Advancing a Diverse and Inclusive Perspective * Policy & Procedure Development * Interpersonal Skills/Customer Service Orientation

If you do possess any of the above qualifications, please specifically include the details on your application, as this information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.

Conditions of Employment

+ This position will be required to successfully pass a background check.

+ Travel may be required to fulfill the duties of the position, for professional development, or as requested by supervisor to assist with other duties for unit.

+ Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.

+ The Department of State does not offer sponsored Visa for employment purposes.

Completing the Application

Applications will be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Your application should specifically address your specialized experience, work products, accomplishments, etc. as they relate to the position duties and minimum and preferred qualifications.

+ The minimum qualifications listed in the announcement are NOT optional.

+ Cover letters and resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado application form.

+ Cover letters and resumes may be attached to the application as supplemental information.

If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application may also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration. The comparative analysis may consist of application reviews, answers to supplemental questions, review of submitted work samples, phone screens, structured interviews, and any other method determined to be valuable in identifying the right candidate.

Appeal Rights:

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 [email protected] 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 .

Supplemental Information

Notifications

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/evaluation process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from “coloradosos.gov” and [email protected]. It’s your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Equal Pay for Equal Work

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

ADAAA Accommodations and Equal Opportunity Employment

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 State 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, Laura Darby, at [email protected] or call (303) 894-2200 ext. 6113.

E-Verify

The Department of State 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 will be 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 at http://dhs.gov/e-verify .

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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1. Discuss your experience with conducting an audit or compliance review (such as a financial audit), including reviewing documentation to determine whether the documentation is complete, accurate, and meets specific requirements. Please provide a specific example of an audit or compliance review you have conducted and the activities you completed in that process.

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2. Discuss a time when you had to learn industry-specific requirements in a short time. How did you go about learning the requirements? What process did you use to ensure you had a thorough understanding of the requirements? What tools or resources did you rely on?

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3. Please describe a time when you had to advise a supervisor of an error in their work. How did you approach the conversation? What was the outcome?

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