Policy Analyst (Analyst IV): DORA/Division of Professions & Occupations - Hybrid

Policy Analyst (Analyst IV): DORA/Division of Professions & Occupations - Hybrid

Salary

$6,022.00 - $7,820.00 Monthly

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

SJA-918-09/26

Department

Department of Regulatory Agencies

Division

Division of Professions and Occupations

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1560 Broadway Denver, CO 80202

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Addison Dittrich: addison.dittrich@state.co.us

Salary Note

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

Hiring Pay Rate

The salary range posted for this position is $72,264 - $93,840 annually ($6,022.00 - $7,820.00 monthly); although a salary range is listed, hiring salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidates qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

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

Hybrid Workplace Arrangement:

Although this position will be designated under the department's hybrid workplace program, it will still be required to report to the department office on a scheduled basis and at the discretion of the supervisor, based on business need.

The salary range posted for this position is $6,022 - $7,820/monthly; although a salary range is listed, hiring salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidates qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.

Consumer protection is our mission.

DORA values and promotes diversity, supporting a workplace that is inclusive of people from different backgrounds and experiences; creating an environment that is reflective of our communities; promoting positive relationships; and putting forth unique perspectives to fulfill our mission.

• Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail.

• Extensive work-life programs such as flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more!

• Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services.

• Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks.

• 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 Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents.

• Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents.

• Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Tuition assistance program.

Check out our excellent benefits package!

Description of Job

The Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO) protects consumers in the state of Colorado through licensing and regulatory enforcement for approximately 50 professions, occupations, and businesses, and the corollary regulatory environment.

Position: SJA 918

This position provides support to the Policy and Communications Team and across the Division by performing functions necessary to support and ensure aspects of the daily operations of the Policy and Communications Team's core areas are streamlined and organized. This includes performing legislative analysis, tracking and implementation, communication planning, and helping to determine strategic goals for education and outreach. The position also analyzes and tracks legislation affecting the Division, including determining potential impact to the Division and the public; is responsible for breaking down the pieces of legislation and explaining the impact of legislation to other Division employees; as well as working with other members of the Policy and Communications Team to explain impacts and needs to the public. The position also works with other Division program areas to analyze areas where public education or outreach regarding division processes is needed.

In addition, the position leads the Division's sunrise and sunset efforts, which includes providing policy research to make policy recommendations, and serving as the staff contact for the Nurse Physician Advisory Task Force for Colorado Healthcare (NPATCH), which is an advisory task force who makes healthcare policy recommendations. The position is also responsible for staff contact duties, which entails coordinating and facilitating meetings, working with task force members, coordinating task force appointments, and drafting various recommendations.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing bills and providing recommendations to Division leadership regarding technical concerns, along with drafting legislative review forms and summaries;
• Coordinating with the Division's various programs, the Deputy Director for Policy and Communication and Division Director to conduct research and analyze issues during sunset reviews and provide data and information to the Colorado Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform;
• Serving as the primary facilitator for Division-led working groups, internal projects, and other special projects related to legislative implementation and sunset review;
• Analyzing statutes, rules, policies and best practices in order to make recommendations related to ensuring consistency in law, incorporating best practices or clarifications recommended based on stakeholder engagement across more than 50 professions;
• Managing information related to all policy and communications processes, which includes policies, tracking/monitoring spreadsheets related to communication and outreach, educational efforts across the Division, legislative tracking and implementation, and archived legislative files;
• Supporting the internal and external communication duties for the Policy and Communications Team, which includes promoting awareness of occupational licensure requirements, disciplinary processes, complaint trends, and strategic communication goals for the Division.
• Providing legislative testimony on bills impacting the Division.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQs):

There are two ways to qualify for this position: 1) Experience OR 2) A Combination of Education and Experience.

Option 1: Experience

• Seven (7) years of professional* work experience performing at least two (2) of the following five (5) functions:
• Project Management: managing and effectively prioritizing multiple projects, including conducting in-depth research; monitoring and driving progress; and reporting outcomes;
• Data and Statistical Analysis: metric development and tracking; collecting, compiling and organizing data; and establishing effective reporting mechanisms;
• Policy Analysis: experience in analysis of public policy and legislation, including identification of economic impacts, implementation issues, and regulatory options; as well as experience presenting such analysis to senior policy officials;
• Stakeholder outreach and engagement: planning for and/or conducting stakeholder outreach and engagement related to regulatory policy and legislation, including building and sustaining relationships with various stakeholders;
• Research: experience conducting research to identify best practices related to occupational licensure to direct and provide leadership with recommendations for strategic improvements in approaches to regulation.

Option 2: A Combination of Education AND Experience

• Associate's Degree and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, healthcare management, public health, public administration, statistics, or a closely related field; AND
• Five (5) years of professional* work experience performing at least two (2) of the following five (5) functions:
• Project Management: managing and effectively prioritizing multiple projects, including conducting in-depth research; monitoring and driving progress; and reporting outcomes;
• Data and Statistical Analysis: metric development and tracking; collecting, compiling and organizing data; and establishing effective reporting mechanisms;
• Policy Analysis: experience in analysis of public policy and legislation, including identification of economic impacts, implementation issues, and regulatory options; as well as experience presenting such analysis to senior policy officials;
• Stakeholder outreach and engagement: planning for and/or conducting stakeholder outreach and engagement related to regulatory policy and legislation, including building and sustaining relationships with various stakeholders;
• Research: experience conducting research to identify best practices related to occupational licensure to direct and provide leadership with recommendations for strategic improvements in approaches to regulation.

OR

• Bachelor's Degree and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, healthcare management, public health, public administration, statistics, or a closely related field; AND
• Three (3) years of professional* work experience performing at least two (2) of the following five (5) functions:
• Project Management: managing and effectively prioritizing multiple projects, including conducting in-depth research; monitoring and driving progress; and reporting outcomes;
• Data and Statistical Analysis: metric development and tracking; collecting, compiling and organizing data; and establishing effective reporting mechanisms;
• Policy Analysis: experience in analysis of public policy and legislation, including identification of economic impacts, implementation issues, and regulatory options; as well as experience presenting such analysis to senior policy officials;
• Stakeholder outreach and engagement: planning for and/or conducting stakeholder outreach and engagement related to regulatory policy and legislation, including building and sustaining relationships with various stakeholders;
• Research: experience conducting research to identify best practices related to occupational licensure to direct and provide leadership with recommendations for strategic improvements in approaches to regulation.

Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part-time experience will be prorated.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• A combination of professional* work experience as described above, which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis;
• A masters or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering formal testimony before legislative bodies and/or government agencies, with a demonstrated ability to confidently defend policy positions and field sharp questions from senior authorities;
• Experience working with and/or managing boards, commissions or advisory committees;[AD1] [SW2]
• Experience guiding and directing workflow, including holding others accountable in order to meet deadlines;
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and providing recommendations on legislative and policy proposals;
• Experience developing and implementing new processes, quality improvement processes, and cost saving measures;
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with professional and occupational licensure policies and statutes;
• Experience implementing new technological and system-based initiatives;[SW3]
• Experience reviewing and analyzing legal documents for completeness and accuracy;
• Project management experience, including experience tracking, monitoring and meeting strict deadlines.

Required Competencies: The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview):

• Oral communication skills, including the ability to verbally communicate effectively to a diverse audience;
• Written communication skills, including the ability to complete reports in a clear, accurate, and concise manner;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, perform data analysis, and gather pertinent information;
• Demonstrated attention to detail;
• Strategic thinking, including the ability to identify emerging issues, anticipate trends, and provide recommendations on strategies to minimize risk impacts;
• Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently to prioritize tasks and manage a heavy workload;
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong relationships and work effectively on a collaborative team;
• Ability to read, analyze, understand, and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures;
• Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to remain patient and compassionate when dealing with difficult customer interactions;
• Critical thinking and analytical skills;
• Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use de-escalation techniques;
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify complex problems and apply relevant information in order to evaluate options and develop solutions;
• Ability to accept and apply constructive criticism, and take ownership of mistakes and improve from them;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including but not limited to peers, staff, Board members, members of the public, internal and external customers, and division leadership;
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner, and in accordance with state and federal laws;
• Ability to represent the department in a positive, professional and objective manner, and support a positive workplace environment;
• Creativity and flexibility, including the ability to adapt to changing work assignments;
• Accountability for work product and attendance;
• Professional demeanor;
• Proficiency in the use of PC software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and Google Suite (Doc's, Sheets, Drawings, Forms, etc.).

Conditions of Employment: Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration.

• The successful passing of a reference check and/or, if required, a background check.
• A reference check may include but is not limited to: contacting previous and current supervisors to verify employment and discuss performance, a review of the personnel file, a review of the performance record, etc.
• The type of background check depends on the job duties of the position, and can include a review of any criminal record, credit report, and/or driving record.

Supplemental Information

PLEASE READ - Required Application Materials

Interested individuals must submit the following online:

1. A completed State of Colorado Application (log-in to your current NeoGov account or create a NeoGov account to complete the online application). Note: Incomplete applications, including incomplete work history sections or "see résumé," "see attachment," or "see addendum" statements, will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.

2. A current email address on your application, as all communication pertaining to this position will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from info@governmentjobs.com and @state.co.us addresses, and check your email often. Note: The department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of email, including incorrect filtering into junk mail folders.

3. A detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this.

Comparative Analysis Process: Structured Application Review

Part of, if not the entire, comparative analysis 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 and cover letter, you describe the extent to which you possess the education, experience, and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the required and/or preferred qualifications/competencies. You are also encouraged to attach additional documents to that effect. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect your score and prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

Veterans Preference: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference.

PLEASE NOTE: Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information, failure to follow instructions, and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates.

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.

DORA 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, at dora_adacoordinator@state.co.us.

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, US Mail, faxed or hand-delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment 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 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.gov under Rules.

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 agencys 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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DORA Q1: Please provide your Social Security Number. NOTE: This information will be kept strictly confidential and is only accessible to Human Resources Personnel.

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DORA Q2: Are you a current or previous State of Colorado employee? Enter "yes" or "no" in the space provided. If "yes", enter 1) the State agency name, 2) dates of employment, and 3) your official classification title.

03

DORA Q3: If you are a current or former State of Colorado classified employee, have you ever been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation)? NOTE: Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.

• N/A - I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
• YES, I have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation).
• NO, I have NEVER been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-6, Automatic Resignation).

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DORA Q4: Current or Former Classified Employees: Are you a transfer, non-disciplinary (voluntary) demotion, or reinstatement applicant?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.

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DORA Q5: VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: If you are not eligible for/seeking Veterans Preference, please skip down to the bottom and select option "N/A". REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 reflecting dates of service, type of discharge, and, if appropriate, a campaign badge or service medal. If information regarding a campaign badge or service medal is necessary to award preference points and is not reflected on the DD214, other documents reflecting the grade or medal must be provided. Other types of documentation may be required for ten point preference. Note 1: For a complete list of service dates and campaigns used in awarding preference points visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vgmedal2.htm Note 2: Medal holders and Gulf War veterans who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered active duty on or after October 14, 1982, without having previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty; must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty. Note 3: Effective October 1, 1980, military retirees at or above the rank of major or equivalent, are not entitled to preference unless they qualify as disabled veterans. Reservists who are retired from the Reserves but are not receiving retirement pay are not considered "retired military" for purposes of veterans preference. REMINDER: Proof of eligibility must be provided before points are allowed. Please attach documentation to your application. If you have not done so, please go back and do so now. Veterans Preference points WILL NOT be applied without the appropriate documentation. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:

• N/A - I am not eligible for/seeking Veterans Preference.
• A) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During any war declared by Congress
• B) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During the period April 28, 1952, through July 1, 1955;
• C) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: For more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976;
• D) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: During the Gulf War period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992;
• E) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: For more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or,
• F) I was honorably separated (this means an honorable or general discharge) and I served on active duty (excluding active duty for training) in the Armed Forces: In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized*, such as El Salvador, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti.
• G) I have served on active duty in the Armed Forces at any time and have a present service connected disability or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs; or
• H) I am a Purple Heart recipient;
• I) I am the spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service-connected disability;
• J) I am the unmarried widow/widower of certain deceased veterans; and
• K) I am the mother of a veteran who died in service or who is permanently and totally disabled.

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DORA Q6: Part of the required application materials includes a detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. Q: Have you included this cover letter as an attachment to your application? (If not, you may go back and do so now). Yes, I have attached the required cover letter explaining how I meet the required competencies and how my accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make me a good fit for this position; I may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this. No, I have not attached the required cover letter to my application. Note: I understand that failure to include this information and follow instructions may prevent me from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

• Yes
• No

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DORA Q7: Do you currently possess an associates or bachelors degree in business administration, healthcare administration, healthcare management, public health, public administration, statistics, or a closely related field? If yes, list the type of degree and field of study in the space provided.

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DORA Q8: Please explain in detail how you meet the following minimum qualifications: Seven (7) years of professional* work experience performing at least two (2) of the following five (5) functions: A. Project Management: managing and effectively prioritizing multiple projects, including conducting in-depth research; monitoring and driving progress; and reporting outcomes; B. Data and Statistical Analysis: metric development and tracking; collecting, compiling and organizing data; and establishing effective reporting mechanisms; C. Policy Analysis: experience in analysis of public policy and legislation, including identification of economic impacts, implementation issues, and regulatory options; as well as experience presenting such analysis to senior policy officials; D. Stakeholder outreach and engagement: planning for and/or conducting stakeholder outreach and engagement related to regulatory policy and legislation, including building and sustaining relationships with various stakeholders; E. Research: experience conducting research to identify best practices related to occupational licensure to direct and provide leadership with recommendations for strategic improvements in approaches to regulation. If you answered yes to DORA Q7 with a completed associates degree, the experience requirement is five (5) years. If you answered yes to DORA Q7 with a completed bachelors degree, the experience requirement is three (3) years.

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DORA Q9: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience delivering formal testimony before legislative bodies and/or government agencies, with a demonstrated ability to confidently defend policy positions and field sharp questions from senior authorities.

10

DORA Q10: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience working with and/or managing boards, commissions or advisory committees.

11

DORA Q11: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience guiding and directing workflow, including holding others accountable in order to meet deadlines.

12

DORA Q12: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience analyzing, interpreting, and providing recommendations on legislative and policy proposals.

13

DORA Q13: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience developing and implementing new processes, quality improvement processes, and cost-saving measures.

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DORA Q14: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with professional and occupational licensure policies and statutes.

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DORA Q15: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience implementing new legislative initiatives.

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DORA Q16: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Experience reviewing and analyzing legal documents for completeness and accuracy.

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DORA Q17: Clearly describe and provide examples of how you meet the following preferred qualification: Project management experience, including experience tracking, monitoring and meeting strict deadlines.

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DORA Q18: The salary range posted for this position is $72,264 - $93,840 annually ($6,022.00 - $7,820.00 Monthly); while appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum, the salary will be set based on the qualifications of the candidate appointed and relevant factors. Please share your salary expectations below.

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DORA Q19: If you move forward in this process and are selected for this position, what is the earliest date that you would be able to start?

Required Question

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