CDA- Plant Inspector I (Compliance Specialist I)

State of Colorado

  • Broomfield, CO
  • 3 days ago
  • Remote
  • $48,912–$58,692 Per Year

Highlights

Enforcement: In keeping with the division's philosophy of compliance through cooperation, prior to completion of one year at the CS-II level, the position must satisfactorily complete all training requirements and develop all necessary enforcement related knowledge sets and skills and be competent in: informing, advising, counseling, and guiding regulated entities to resolve compliance problems; issuing legal documents to regulated entities in accordance with established procedures and guidelines for enforcement and other purposes including, Notices of Violation, Cease and Desist Orders, and Stop Sale Orders. Position should be able to visually examine or compare items; handle, lift and manipulate items and equipment up to 50 pounds in weight; distinguish basic colors, sizes and shapes such as differentiating between healthy and apparently herbicide damaged plant material; climb in and out of vehicles, warehouse areas etcetera; verbally interact with others by asking questions, listening to responses and formulating further questions as needed, in an interview, investigation, or other situation; walk and maneuver in restricted areas and diverse terrain; and drive to inspection, investigation, and other locations as required.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBroomfield, CO (
Remote
)
Salary$48,912–$58,692 Per Year

Description

CDA- Plant Inspector I (Compliance Specialist I)

Salary

$48,912.00 - $58,692.00 Annually

Location

Broomfield County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

BAA-00037-08312026

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

Plant Industry Division

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 3:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

305 Interlocken Pkwy, Broomfield, CO 80021, USA

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

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.

Department Contact Information

Human Resources, Colorado Department of Agriculture, 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield CO 80021

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Department Information

Who we are:

Agriculture is a part of all our lives. When you eat, put on clothes, or care for an animal--your life is touched by agriculture. Colorados food and agriculture industry generated $47 billion of economic activity in 2019 and supports nearly 5% of the states workforce. CDA is proud to be a part of such an important industry.

Mission:

The CDAs mission is to strengthen and advance Colorados agriculture; promote a safe and high-quality food supply; protect consumers; and foster responsible stewardship of the environment.

Core Values: Partnership, Service, Professionalism, Proactivity, and Respect

CDA Wildly Important Goals:

To accomplish our mission, CDA focuses on five "wildly important goals:"

  • Goal 1: Expanding National and International Market Access

  • Goal 2: Developing Agricultural Leaders

  • Goal 3: Advancing the Colorado Water Plan

  • Goal 4: Implementing the Beaver Strategy

  • Goal 5: Providing Education on Animal Mistreatment and Livestock Theft

We use these goals to focus and align the daily work of our staff in support of Colorado farmers and ranchers. Learn more about our Department and our wildly important goals in our performance plan on our website.

What you get from us:

In addition to a great work location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

  • Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans (www.copera.org)
  • Medical and dental health plans (https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com/)
  • Employer supplemented Health Savings Account ($60 per month)
  • Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options
  • Paid Short Term Disability and optional Long Term Disability coverage
  • 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
  • BenefitHub state employee discount program
  • Employee Wellness program State of Health
  • Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, free parking, professional development and more!

To learn about the total compensation package for State government employment visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/totalcompensation

Equal Opportunity

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.

We believe 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.

Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi.

Description of Job

Work Unit:

This work unit exists to perform inspections, investigations, compliance assistance and other assigned duties across the state that are necessary to accomplish the mission and purpose of regulatory and other programs within the purview of the Division of Plant Industry, Colorado Department of Agriculture.

The various programs within the division deal with consumer protection, environmental protection, industry practices, worker safety, agricultural commodities production and export, and related issues. The unit's external customers include pesticide users, agricultural producers, and processors of agricultural commodities, exporters of agricultural commodities, other sectors of agricultural industries, and other entities, in support of the overall division mission.

Position:

This position is an entry level training position that performs necessary field work and other assigned duties, in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. The position works under the direction of the Plant Industry Field Services Section Chief in cooperation with various program managers to enforce laws and rules and perform other functions pertaining to: pesticides, pesticide applicators, nurseries and greenhouses, phytosanitary certificates, and other divisional mission related duties as assigned. Work includes but not limited to the following.

  • Inspection - Inspects commodities, crops, facilities and other items to determine compliance with statutes and other requirements.
  • Investigation - Investigates alleged violations related to certain statutes and collects evidence and official samples related to alleged or possible violation of laws, rules or for other purposes.
  • Communication - Disseminates information, informs, or instructs coworkers, regulated entities, and the public about the agencies underlying rationale, motive, intent, laws, rules, and policies.
  • Reporting - Creates or compiles reports and findings regarding inspections and investigations and submits them to program managers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Primary Duties:

Inspections:

Under the guidance of the Field Services Section Chief, Lead Inspector, and more senior inspectors, the position continues to learn and develop and improve general and special skills to perform all assigned duties.

Duties include

  • inspections to detect regulatory problems and determine compliance with various requirements of statute and rules of the Pesticide Act, the worker Protection Standard, Pesticide Applicators' Act, and other laws and rules as assigned. Inspections include but are not limited to pesticides and pesticide devices, dealers of such products, pesticide applicators' records, pesticide storage, pesticide equipment, agricultural commodities, agricultural commodity processing practices and facilities, and pesticide disposal practices at business and field locations.

  • Inspection sites may include but are not limited to greenhouses, nurseries, other crop production areas, irrigation pivots, agricultural production fields, agricultural commodity storage areas, organic production and processing areas.

  • Inspection requires the position to visually examine or compare items, to handle, lift, and manipulate items and equipment up to 50 pounds in weight, detect colors, sizes, and shapes, to climb in and out of vehicles and warehouse areas, and drive a vehicle for periods of up to five or more hours per day.

  • Prior to completion of one year at the CS-II level, the position must satisfactorily complete all training requirements and develop all necessary inspection related knowledge sets and skills and be competent in.

  • the use of special equipment for inspection related functions; verbal interaction with others by asking questions and listening to responses; walking and maneuvering in restricted areas and diverse terrain; driving to the location to perform job functions; planning and scheduling inspections and contacts effectively and efficiently.

  • Professionally and courteously exchanging information via telephone or other electronic media; working cooperatively,

  • Professionally and courteously with coworkers, stakeholders and the general public.

  • Accurately filling out or creating various reports by legibly handwriting and/or using a computer including the use of standard office computer programs (Word, Excel, and Google) and other special programs; completing all assigned work tasks; submitting required reports to the appropriate Field Services Section Chief or program manager on time, with the adequate ability to function at the "journeyman" level CS-II.

  • The position must understand and accurately and correctly follow or implement instructions and directives from the Plant Industry Field Services Section Chief, Lead Inspector, and program managers or other higher management positions.

  • All work must be in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

  • The position works with the Lead Inspector or a more experienced inspector until the appropriate program managers, training inspector(s) and the Field Services Section Chief determine that the position is competent and possesses the necessary skills and knowledge to work alone on specific assignments. The position develops a weekly work plan to accomplish assigned duties efficiently and effectively and submits the plan to the Field Services Section Chief each Friday by 4:00 PM for approval for the following week.

  • Position may frequently be required with little or no advanced notice, to travel by automobile, commercial airliner, or other common mode of transportation, in state or out of state, and stay overnight one or more weeks at a time up to 20 or more weeks per year (approximately 30 - 35 % of work time).

Investigations:

  • Position operates with intermediate level working knowledge and improving those skills required for investigating complaints and other alleged violations of the Pesticide, Pesticide Applicators' Acts and other laws and rules.

  • Pesticide related investigation is done in cooperation with and with direction from the Pesticide Enforcement Specialist or appropriate program manager.

  • Prior to completion of one year at the CS-II level, the position must satisfactorily complete all training requirements and demonstrate competency in all necessary investigation related knowledge sets and skills including:

  • analyzing situations and conditions.

  • logical reasoning.

  • interviewing witnesses by asking questions and listening to responses; making photographs

  • collecting evidentiary samples including pesticide residue and other samples

  • gathering other pertinent evidence

  • sketching maps or other diagrams

  • compiling information into accurate, legible, understandable reports and filing those reports with Pesticide Enforcement Manager in a timely manner and in accordance with established guidelines and policies with the adequate ability to function at the "journeyman" level CS-II.

  • Position should be able to visually examine or compare items; handle, lift and manipulate items and equipment up to 50 pounds in weight; distinguish basic colors, sizes and shapes such as differentiating between healthy and apparently herbicide damaged plant material; climb in and out of vehicles, warehouse areas etcetera; verbally interact with others by asking questions, listening to responses and formulating further questions as needed, in an interview, investigation, or other situation; walk and maneuver in restricted areas and diverse terrain; and drive to inspection, investigation, and other locations as required.

  • The position might confer with legal counsel about investigations and testify in administrative, civil, and criminal hearings and investigations.

  • The position must understand and accurately and correctly follow or implement instructions and directives from the Plant Industry Field Services Section Chief, program managers or other higher management positions.

  • All work must be in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

  • Position may frequently be required with little or no advanced notice, to travel by automobile, commercial airliner, or other common mode of transportation, in state or out of state, and stay overnight one or more weeks at a time.

  • Position works with a more experienced inspector until the appropriate program managers, training inspector(s) and the supervisor determine that the position is competent and possesses the necessary skills and knowledge to work alone on specific assignments.

Communicating and Reporting:

  • Prior to completion of one year at the CS-II level, the position must satisfactorily complete all training requirements and develop all necessary communication related knowledge sets and skills and be competent in:

  • Dissemination of information to regulated entities and the general public about the agency's underlying rationale, motive, intent, laws, rules, and policies by verbal or written communication, or by audio-video presentation in accordance with established procedures and guidelines

  • Communication with regulated entities to gain compliance with laws and rules through cooperation and understanding

  • Communicating work related information clearly and professionally with coworkers, program managers, and supervisors; with sufficient abilities to function at the "journeyman" level CS-II.

  • Additionally the position must satisfactorily complete all additional training requirements and improve all necessary reporting related knowledge sets and skills and be competent in

  • Operating and using standard and special computer programs and other graphic aids as needed to create, review, summarize or compile reports and findings related to investigations.

  • inspections and other work unit related activities, submitting reports and findings to program managers in an accurate and timely manner and maintains confidentiality regarding all information obtained.

  • The position must understand and accurately and correctly follow or implement instructions and directives from the Plant Industry Field Services Section Chief and program managers or other higher management positions.

  • All work must be in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

  • Position works in contact with the Lead Inspector or a more experienced inspector learning communication related skills and knowledge sets until the appropriate program managers, training inspector(s) and the supervisor determine that the position is competent and possesses the necessary skills and knowledge to work alone on specific assignments.

Enforcement:

  • In keeping with the division's philosophy of compliance through cooperation, prior to completion of one year at the CS-II level, the position must satisfactorily complete all training requirements and develop all necessary enforcement related knowledge sets and skills and be competent in:

  • informing, advising, counseling, and guiding regulated entities to resolve compliance problems; issuing legal documents to regulated entities in accordance with established procedures and guidelines for enforcement and other purposes including, Notices of Violation, Cease and Desist Orders, and Stop Sale Orders.

  • issuing documents based on judgment, observation, record reviews, and by using established guidelines and other information to assess the situation at hand; obtaining documentation and other evidence adequate to support and justify the immediate action in the field or further legal action with sufficient ability to function at the "journeyman" level CS-II.

  • In some but not most cases, the position consults with Lead Inspectors and program managers before issuing documents.

  • Position clearly and accurately reports all actions to the supervisor and/or appropriate program manager.

  • The position must understand and accurately and correctly follow or implement instructions and directives from the Plant Industry Field Services Section Chief and program managers or other higher management positions.

  • All work must be in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

  • Position may frequently be required with little or no advanced notice, to travel by automobile, commercial airliner, or other common mode of transportation, in state or out of state, and stay overnight one or more weeks at a time.

  • Position works in contact with a more experienced inspector and the lead inspector improving communication related skills and knowledge sets until the appropriate program managers, training inspector(s) and the supervisor determine that the position is competent and possess the necessary skills and knowledge to work alone on specific assignments.

Other Duties as Assigned:

  • Section Chief may assign the position to other duties to fulfill the mission of the division.
  • Position duties may include surveying various areas within the state for presence of insect, weed, plant disease or other declared pests; cooperative work with USDA or other state or federal agencies; to benefit or protect the state from pests; release of biocontrol agents like predatory wasps or weed eating insects; pesticide incident management; and assisting other divisions of the department with their respective missions.
  • Position may assist in training other inspectors regarding other duties and related topics.

Position will travel overnight including up to one or more consecutive weeks at a time approximately 30-35% of the work year; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Primary Duties:

Inspections:

Under the guidance of the Field Services Section Chief, Lead Inspector, and more senior inspectors, the position continues to learn and develop and improve general and special skills to perform all assigned duties.

Duties include

  • inspections to detect regulatory problems and determine compliance with various requirements of statute and rules of the Pesticide Act, the worker Protection Standard, Pesticide Applicators' Act, and other laws and rules as assigned. Inspections include but are not limited to pesticides and pesticide devices, dealers of such products, pesticide applicators' records, pesticide storage, pesticide equipment, agricultural commodities, agricultural commodity processing practices and facilities, and pesticide disposal practices at business and field locations.

  • Inspection sites may include but are not limited to greenhouses, nurseries, other crop production areas, irrigation pivots, agricultural production fields, agricultural commodity storage areas, organic production and processing areas.

  • Inspection requires the position to visually examine or compare items, to handle, lift, and manipulate items and equipment up to 50 pounds in weight, detect colors, sizes, and shapes, to climb in and out of vehicles and warehouse areas, and drive a vehicle for periods of up to five or more hours per day.

  • Prior to completion of one year at the CS-II level, the position must satisfactorily complete all training requirements and develop all necessary inspection related knowledge sets and skills and be competent in.

  • the use of special equipment for inspection related functions; verbal interaction with others by asking questions and listening to responses; walking and maneuvering in restricted areas and diverse terrain; driving to the location to perform job functions; planning and scheduling inspections and contacts effectively and efficiently.

  • Professionally and courteously exchanging information via telephone or other electronic media; working cooperatively,

  • Professionally and courteously with coworkers, stakeholders and the general public.

  • Accurately filling out or creating various reports by legibly handwriting and/or using a computer including the use of standard office computer programs (Word, Excel, and Google) and other special programs; completing all assigned work tasks; submitting required reports to the appropriate Field Services Section Chief or program manager on time, with the adequate ability to function at the "journeyman" level CS-II.

  • The position must understand and accurately and correctly follow or implement instructions and directives from the Plant Industry Field Services Section Chief, Lead Inspector, and program managers or other higher management positions.

  • All work must be in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

  • The position works with the Lead Inspector or a more experienced inspector until the appropriate program managers, training inspector(s) and the Field Services Section Chief determine that the position is competent and possesses the necessary skills and knowledge to work alone on specific assignments. The position develops a weekly work plan to accomplish assigned duties efficiently and effectively and submits the plan to the Field Services Section Chief each Friday by 4:00 PM for approval for the following week.

  • Position may frequently be required with little or no advanced notice, to travel by automobile, commercial airliner, or other common mode of transportation, in state or out of state, and stay overnight one or more weeks at a time up to 20 or more weeks per year (approximately 30 - 35 % of work time).

Investigations:

  • Position operates with intermediate level working knowledge and improving those skills required for investigating complaints and other alleged violations of the Pesticide, Pesticide Applicators' Acts and other laws and rules.

  • Pesticide related investigation is done in cooperation with and with direction from the Pesticide Enforcement Specialist or appropriate program manager.

  • Prior to completion of one year at the CS-II level, the position must satisfactorily complete all training requirements and demonstrate competency in all necessary investigation related knowledge sets and skills including:

  • analyzing situations and conditions.

  • logical reasoning.

  • interviewing witnesses by asking questions and listening to responses; making photographs

  • collecting evidentiary samples including pesticide residue and other samples

  • gathering other pertinent evidence

  • sketching maps or other diagrams

  • compiling information into accurate, legible, understandable reports and filing those reports with Pesticide Enforcement Manager in a timely manner and in accordance with established guidelines and policies with the adequate ability to function at the "journeyman" level CS-II.

  • Position should be able to visually examine or compare items; handle, lift and manipulate items and equipment up to 50 pounds in weight; distinguish basic colors, sizes and shapes such as differentiating between healthy and apparently herbicide damaged plant material; climb in and out of vehicles, warehouse areas etcetera; verbally interact with others by asking questions, listening to responses and formulating further questions as needed, in an interview, investigation, or other situation; walk and maneuver in restricted areas and diverse terrain; and drive to inspection, investigation, and other locations as required.

  • The position might confer with legal counsel about investigations and testify in administrative, civil, and criminal hearings and investigations.

  • The position must understand and accurately and correctly follow or implement instructions and directives from the Plant Industry Field Services Section Chief, program managers or other higher management positions.

  • All work must be in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

  • Position may frequently be required with little or no advanced notice, to travel by automobile, commercial airliner, or other common mode of transportation, in state or out of state, and stay overnight one or more weeks at a time.

  • Position works with a more experienced inspector until the appropriate program managers, training inspector(s) and the supervisor determine that the position is competent and possesses the necessary skills and knowledge to work alone on specific assignments.

Communicating and Reporting:

  • Prior to completion of one year at the CS-II level, the position must satisfactorily complete all training requirements and develop all necessary communication related knowledge sets and skills and be competent in:

  • Dissemination of information to regulated entities and the general public about the agency's underlying rationale, motive, intent, laws, rules, and policies by verbal or written communication, or by audio-video presentation in accordance with established procedures and guidelines

  • Communication with regulated entities to gain compliance with laws and rules through cooperation and understanding

  • Communicating work related information clearly and professionally with coworkers, program managers, and supervisors; with sufficient abilities to function at the "journeyman" level CS-II.

  • Additionally the position must satisfactorily complete all additional training requirements and improve all necessary reporting related knowledge sets and skills and be competent in

  • Operating and using standard and special computer programs and other graphic aids as needed to create, review, summarize or compile reports and findings related to investigations.

  • inspections and other work unit related activities, submitting reports and findings to program managers in an accurate and timely manner and maintains confidentiality regarding all information obtained.

  • The position must understand and accurately and correctly follow or implement instructions and directives from the Plant Industry Field Services Section Chief and program managers or other higher management positions.

  • All work must be in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

  • Position works in contact with the Lead Inspector or a more experienced inspector learning communication related skills and knowledge sets until the appropriate program managers, training inspector(s) and the supervisor determine that the position is competent and possesses the necessary skills and knowledge to work alone on specific assignments.

Enforcement:

  • In keeping with the division's philosophy of compliance through cooperation, prior to completion of one year at the CS-II level, the position must satisfactorily complete all training requirements and develop all necessary enforcement related knowledge sets and skills and be competent in:

  • informing, advising, counseling, and guiding regulated entities to resolve compliance problems; issuing legal documents to regulated entities in accordance with established procedures and guidelines for enforcement and other purposes including, Notices of Violation, Cease and Desist Orders, and Stop Sale Orders.

  • issuing documents based on judgment, observation, record reviews, and by using established guidelines and other information to assess the situation at hand; obtaining documentation and other evidence adequate to support and justify the immediate action in the field or further legal action with sufficient ability to function at the "journeyman" level CS-II.

  • In some but not most cases, the position consults with Lead Inspectors and program managers before issuing documents.

  • Position clearly and accurately reports all actions to the supervisor and/or appropriate program manager.

  • The position must understand and accurately and correctly follow or implement instructions and directives from the Plant Industry Field Services Section Chief and program managers or other higher management positions.

  • All work must be in accordance with established guidelines, policies, and procedures.

  • Position may frequently be required with little or no advanced notice, to travel by automobile, commercial airliner, or other common mode of transportation, in state or out of state, and stay overnight one or more weeks at a time.

  • Position works in contact with a more experienced inspector and the lead inspector improving communication related skills and knowledge sets until the appropriate program managers, training inspector(s) and the supervisor determine that the position is competent and possess the necessary skills and knowledge to work alone on specific assignments.

Other Duties as Assigned:

  • Section Chief may assign the position to other duties to fulfill the mission of the division.
  • Position duties may include surveying various areas within the state for presence of insect, weed, plant disease or other declared pests; cooperative work with USDA or other state or federal agencies; to benefit or protect the state from pests; release of biocontrol agents like predatory wasps or weed eating insects; pesticide incident management; and assisting other divisions of the department with their respective missions.
  • Position may assist in training other inspectors regarding other duties and related topics.

Position will travel overnight including up to one or more consecutive weeks at a time approximately 30-35% of the work year; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Must be a Colorado Resident at the time of application in order to apply.

This position is fully remote

This position is advertised in line with the Governor's executive order 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.

Salary Range:

HOURLY

$23.52 - $28.22

ANNUALLY

$48,912.00 - $58,692.00

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

Minimum Requirements:

Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

  • Four (4) years of professional experience in a regulatory capacity, and/or professional pesticide related activities.

OR

Education and Experience:

  • A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to regulatory capacity, and/or professional pesticide related activities. equal to Four (4) years
  • Part-time experience will prorated.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant years of state service;
  • Background in Investigations
  • Background in Inspections
  • Bilingual in Spanish

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Drivers License with the ability to independently travel.
  • Circumstances may require position to work outside of regular business hours.
  • Position will travel overnight including up to one or more consecutive weeks at a time approximately 30-35% of the work year.
  • Position will need to be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Required Competencies:
  • Clear understanding and experience in organic rules and certifications.
  • Intuitive sense of agricultural practices
  • Conflict negotiation skills
  • Ability to take initiative in stressful situation.
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Act independently on daily responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of Pesticide Application
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
  • Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, create systems and processes and collaborate with and engage others.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Strong relationship management skills and excellent representation of the department in community interactions.
  • A proven track record for developing and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders and industry experts.
  • Excellent negotiation and consensus building skills.
  • Proactive approaches to problem-solving and with strong decision-making capability.
  • Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.

Important Information:

Part of, or the entire selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

Please submit the following:

  • Online application (completed fully) describing how you meet the minimum qualifications
  • OR If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application. Paper applications must be received (either by US mail or email to mary.hunt@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
  • DD214 (if applicable)
  • Unofficial copy of transcripts (if applicable)

Factors that will be assessed:

  • Technical Competence - Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
  • Depth and Breadth of Experience - Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one dimensional and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement.
  • Job Fit - Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current experience is preferred.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

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.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.

Supplemental Information

Important Information:

Part of, or the entire exam for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application material. Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. Therefore, it is very important that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

All applications that are received by the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement by a Human Resources Specialist. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

ADAAA Accommodations:

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact by phone or email at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

The Department of Agriculture 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 Mary Hunt, at mary.hunt@state.co.us or call 303-869-9006.

E-Verify

CDA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

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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Give an example of a situation in which you had to use critical thinking skills and collect all the facts available in order to solve a complex problem (preferably a plant/pest production or diagnostic problem). How did you analyze the information to arrive at a decision? Make sure your response includes: a. A description of the problem or issue, b. The steps you took such as; analysis, gathering information, or performing other research c. The decision made or outcome achieved.

02

This position completes inspections for multiple programs and may be asked for assistance of special projects. How do you balance your busy schedule with time conflicts between your routine working schedule and any extra projects asked of you? What factors do you consider in planning and balancing your priorities?

03

This position will need to work and communicate with a wide diversity of people, including co-workers, clients, and other stakeholders. Please give an example of experiences you have had with conflict resolution, interviewing, and communicating with a wide range of people.

04

Are you a current or previous employee with the State of Colorado?

  • Yes
  • No

05

If yes, what is your Employee ID number?

Required Question

Employer State of Colorado

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