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Licensing & Background Manager - Auto Industry Division

Salary

$82,836.00 - $91,320.00 Annually

Location

Lakewood, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

TAA-00127-11.2025

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

Enforcement - Auto Industry

Opening Date

11/21/2025

Closing Date

12/3/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1707 Cole Blvd. Suite 300 Lakewood, CO 80401

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Anita McEachern at [email protected]

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

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

"Due to the State's current hiring freeze, this position will not be filled until January 1, 2026 or after"

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 !

Description of Job

The Auto Industry Division (AID) is responsible for regulating the sales, licensing, and operations of motor vehicle dealers in the state of Colorado, pursuant to CRS Title 44, Article 20. The AID ensures compliance with state laws, issues licenses, investigates complaints, and enforces regulations to protect consumers and maintain a fair and transparent marketplace for motor vehicle sales. This position is critical to supporting and accomplishing the overall mission and vision of the Division. This will be a second level supervisor who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Background Investigation Team and Licensing Team. Functions include second level review of Motor Vehicle and Powersports license applications for Manufacturers, Distributors, Manufacturers Reps, Business Disposers, Dealers, Wholesalers, Auctions, Salespeople, and Buyers Agents and the background investigations conducted on these applications.

Duties :

Duties include, but are not limited to:

SUPERVISION

+ Position serves as the supervisor for the Background Investigation Team and Licensing Team. Directly supervises Compliance

Investigators and Licensing staff; schedules work, makes task and investigation assignments, schedules leave and other

time off, reviews and approves time sheets, reviews and corrects work, conducts performance plans and appraisals;

assigns, reviews and approves training requests.

+ Reviews and assists in writing unit policies and procedures.

+ This position is a supervisory position and typical problems associated with a supervisor would range from fielding complaints

against a staff member, to conducting an internal investigation and initiating a corrective action.

Regulatory Education and Enforcement

+ Overseeing and developing schedules for direct reports.

+ Monitors ongoing investigations and licensing functions to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.

+ Works with applicants, licensees and management in order to determine the appropriate course of action to accomplish the desired outcome.

+ Promotes positive relationships with licensees throughout the licensing and background investigation process, and resolves conflicts with licensees, or directs them to the appropriate higher authority.

+ Communicates results (findings, recommendations, etc.) to Deputy Director, and/or Division Director.

LICENSING/BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

+ Position is responsible for independent plans, coordinates, directs, tracks, supervises subordinate employees who perform these duties.

+ Responsible for the supervision and day-to-day operations of the Background Investigation Team and licensing Team.

+ Provides direction, guidance and responds to questions from direct reports by addressing problem ares on a daily basis.

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:

H6K4XX COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR III (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUD9Bt4G-21NXZoa043Z0ZGZ0U/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-mqGJFqkwaZOSHC2cbc1l4w)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in a regulatory work environment interpreting and applying rules and statutes. One of those years which year must have been at the level of a team leader, work leader, staff authoiry, unit supervisor, or equivalent.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years, one (1) of which must have

been at the level of a team leader, work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or equivalent

NOTE:If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Special Qualifications:

+ Applicants must successfully pass a Level I & Level II background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to position in the Auto Industry Division.

+ Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License (at the time of application).

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

+ Knowledge and experience processing license applications and renewals in Auto Industry.

+ Experience with the Mylo Licensing system and GenTax system.

+ Posses a strong understanding of the Colorado Motor Vehicle and Powersports Codes and Rules.

+ Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills.

+ Experience supervising staff.

+ Excellent written and communication skills.

+ Strong ability to multi-task.

+ Proven ability work independently and accept supervision.

+ Proven success organizing and tracking workload.

+ Ability to multi task with strong attention to detail.

+ Established proficiency in position-related office technologies, especially Microsoft Office programs to include Word

and Excel.

+ Proficiency in Google Suite.

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.

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy (https://osc.colorado.gov/sites/osc/files/documents/Universal%20Policy%20Driving%20Standards.pdf) , 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

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.

+ 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 "[email protected]" 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:

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

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

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 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 inbox, [email protected].

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.

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 (https://careers.colorado.gov/sites/careers/files/documents/Colorado-Paper-Application-202011-enabled.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

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.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

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

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Did you hear about this job from a DOR employee or job fair/event? If yes, please indicate the name of the employee or event that you attended.

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CDOR - The salary range for this position is $82,836.00 - $91,320.00 annually. Are you still interested in this position? Marking "no" will result in removal from consideration. As a reminder, per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

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Do you possess a current, valid, unrestricted Colorado driver's license? If "Yes", you must list your driver's license number on your application.

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Explain in detail your experience in a regulatory work environment interpreting and applying rules and statues.

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Explain in detail your experience as a team leader, work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or equivalent.

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