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Policy Advisor III

Salary

$4,906.00 - $6,377.00 Monthly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

KAA 9525 Policy Ad III 1.26

Department

Department of Labor and Employment

Division

Office of New Americans

Opening Date

12/29/2025

Closing Date

1/12/2026 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

707 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[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

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

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5PM ON MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026

This position is considered 100% Remote but may still be required to report to a specific office at the direction of the supervisor.

This position is Term Limited and currently set to expire on January 15, 2028. The applicant selected for this position will be required to sign a waiver of retention right.

The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.

This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.

We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits) :

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus 401(k) and 457 plans

+ Medical and dental health plans (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits)

+ Employer supplemented Health Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

+ BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) state employee discount program

+ MotivateMe employee wellness program

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

+ Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces

+ RTD EcoPass Commuter Program

+ Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (https://www.colorado.gov/cdle)

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home

PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.

Description of Job

The salary range for this posting is:

HOURLY

$28.30 - $36.79

BIWEEKLY

$2,264.31 - $2,943.23

MONTHLY

$4,906.00 - $6,377.00

The Policy Advisor serves as the Office of New American's implementation lead for all policy efforts related to New Americans. This position plays a key role on ONA’s External Relations Team, a newly-developed team leading communications, policy, and external engagement efforts. The position will perform the following key functions:

+ Policy Research and Analysis

This position is the policy coordinator for ONA. This position develops ONA’s policy strategy and assists the ONA Director with the Office’s dotted line to the Governor’s policy office and the associated responsibilities. This position actively monitors state legislation, prepares legislative budget impact statements in collaboration with ONA’s Operations Manager, responds to requests from members of the General Assembly, makes recommendations to Office, Department and Governor’s office leadership concerning changes to policies and procedures that intersect with New Americans, and provides support to the Office Director for hearings and presentations to the General Assembly and Congressional staff.

The position leads ONA’s policy research efforts, including staying up to date on national immigration policy, learning from other states via the ONA Network, engaging with national immigration policy organizations, and identifying state legislative opportunities that would improve the lives of Colorado’s New Americans.

+ Policy Communications

This position serves as ONA’s lead for policy communications, including summaries of state and national policy changes, summarizing proposed legislation, and supporting education and dissemination of passed legislation, as needed.

+ Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement

As a member of the External Relations Team, this position helps execute ONA’s statewide stakeholder engagement strategy with a focus on policy. By serving as an accessible point of contact for New American communities, nonprofit partners, municipalities, and state agencies, this role seeks to identify community needs and translate specific challenges into policy priorities.

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:

H1R3XX POLICY ADVISOR III (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4ecTNfaEpQdFR4OXc/view?resourcekey=0-Rwq0Bb-\_P8Mn-pYqi9tuvg)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position: T his work includes, but is not limited to: immigration policy research, immigration policy communications, immigration policy development at local, state, and/or national levels, stakeholder engagement related to immigration policy, education and outreach about immigration policy opportunities and changes, and other relevant experience.

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Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years. T his work includes, but is not limited to: immigration policy research, immigration policy communications, immigration policy development at local, state, and/or national levels, stakeholder engagement related to immigration policy, education and outreach about immigration policy opportunities and changes, and other relevant experience.

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Relevant educational fields include: Political Science, International Relations/Affairs, Public Policy, Public Administration, Migration/Refugee Studies, Immigration Law, Master of Social Work, and Juris Doctor (JD).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Demonstrated experience in immigration policy analysis

+ Policy development experience

+ Expert communications skills, both written and oral, including to diverse audiences (eg.legislators, state agencies, New American communities)

+ Established relationships with one or more of the key constituencies for ONA’s work (e.g. immigrant-serving organizations, New American communities)

+ Strategic partnership development experience to advance policy priorities

+ Experience performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee.

Conditions of Employment:

+ Must be a current resident of Colorado.

+ Must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process.

+ This position is Term Limited and currently set to expire on January 15, 2028. The applicant selected for this position will be required to sign a waiver of retention right.

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 acknowledgment 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

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: [email protected]

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. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE AND/OR FUTURE VACANCIES

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 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 Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 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, Sean Montoya, at [email protected] . Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200.

While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work

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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I acknowledge the comparative analysis process for this position will consist of a review of the information contained within my application/job duty statements and that any attachments will not be included during the minimum qualification screening or application review. The structured application review/numerical scoring of my application will be based on the content listed in the job duty statements, the preferred qualifications, required competencies, and answers to supplemental questions. My responses to the supplemental questions will be scored based on my ability to follow instructions and provide detailed, clear and concise answers to each question.

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Describe a time where you led a policy analysis and/or policy development process. Briefly identify the nature of the challenge. What role did you play in identifying the challenge and formulating the response? What was the outcome of this effort, and what did you learn in the process?

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Immigration policy is often technical and complicated, yet these policies have very real impacts on Colorado’s New Americans. Describe a situation where you had to communicate about a complex policy issue to two very different audiences (e.g., a skeptical legislator and a grassroots community group). How did you adjust your framing to build buy-in from both?

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In a small, high-impact office like ONA, results often depend on external partnerships. Provide an example of a time you built a partnership or led a coalition to pursue a policy goal. How did you coordinate across agencies or sectors? How were competing priorities managed? What was the result of this effort?

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Describe what, if any, professional or personal experiences you have had in working or interacting with New Americans. In your description, include the different populations you have been involved with, the breadth of the work, the languages you speak, and your motivation for being involved.

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