Term-limited Address Confidentiality Program Support / Administrative Assistant II

Full Job Description

*This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2026 contingent upon funding. This position is eligible for full benefits.*

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Note: This posting may fill more than one vacancy.

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Why We Want You:

We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.

What You'll Get From Us:

In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.

Requirements

*This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2026 contingent upon funding. This position is eligible for full benefits.*

The Colorado Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is a statewide program that provides survivors of stalking, sexual assault, and domestic violence with a legal substitute address and mail forwarding.

Under Colorado law, all state and local government agencies must accept a participant’s substitute address.

ACP services are intended to enhance a comprehensive safety plan and contribute to increased survivor safety.

Since its inception in July of 2008, the ACP has served over 16,600 victim-survivors.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

This position will provide program support and mail forwarding services for enrolled ACP participants.

This position will sort incoming ACP mail by apartment number and set aside pieces that need to be recorded or researched.

Then, the position will sequence mail pieces and repackage envelopes for forwarding to participants.

This position will also sort junk mail and assist with restocking printed materials, creating welcome folders, and filing.

Qualifications

*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, but may be attached.

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. Resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification screening.

If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (Executive Order 2022 015) (Download PDF reader) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.

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:

G3A3XX

Administrative Assistant II

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:
At least two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to at least two (2) years

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position

• Previous experience which required the handling of confidential information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; such as Salesforce, and preparing and maintaining accurate records
• A high level of competence in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, Google Drive/Docs/Email
• Excellent time-management skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexibility to perform a wide variety of tasks, in a wide variety of circumstances and with a diversity of individuals and/or groups
• Ability to work independently; self-directed
• Experience and/or interest in working at an agency or organization that services victims of domestic violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

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 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.

Additional Information

Employment Philosophy: The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans.

We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration 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, Heather Siegal heather.siegal@state.co.us