Program Assistant I

Program Assistant I

This position is open to current Colorado residents only. This announcement will remain open until 5:00 PM on Friday, June 26th, 2026. This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need. This posting does not accept resumes, cover letters, or attachments of any kind. Please be as thorough as possible in detailing your work history, education, and training in the application form.

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:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub 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

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

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:

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

Pay for position:

HOURLY $25.93 - $33.54 BIWEEKLY $2,074.62 - $2,682.82 MONTHLY $4,495.00 - $5,812.78

The OPS Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission unit provides administrative support to the governor-appointed Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission (Safety Commission) by overseeing communication between the Safety Commission and all of the impacted stakeholders as it relates to the Safety Commission's statutory enforcement authority, overseeing the complaint and best practice tracking processes and ensuring that the Safety Commission meets its statutory and regulatory requirements.

This Program Assistant position exists to assist the Public Safety Manager with fulfilling the priorities of the Division's Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission program, including coordination of complaint investigations, delivery of investigation documents to the Safety Commission Review Committees, coordination of meeting schedules and logistics, evaluating the relevance and applicability of existing guidance, development and submittal of grants, and establishing and maintaining communication with and dissemination of information to the Federal government, Attorney General's office, Colorado legislature and other program stakeholders. This position serves also as the secondary point of contact for the 15-member Governor-appointed Safety Commission and all Safety Commission stakeholders.

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:

H4R1XX - PROGRAM ASSISTANT I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only: Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. Experience to include providing customer service: explaining processes, application/documentation review, and communication with stakeholders/clients, including the State Legislature. Experience working for a regulatory authority, such as a government agency or a governor-appointed board or commission OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years

• Experience providing customer service: explaining processes, application/documentation review, and communication with stakeholders/clients, including the State Legislature.
• Project experience, including the skills to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity, knowing the status of activities at various stages in the process.
• Experience working for a regulatory authority, such as a government agency or a governor-appointed board or commission

Required Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of past and current editions of statutes and regulations, as well as past precedents and legal guidance under which the Safety Commission operates.
• The ability to decipher and comprehend proposed and adopted changes and updates to currently adopted statutes and regulations.
• Organization and planning: Plans, organizes, and schedules in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities of the customer, in this case the UDP Safety Commission and its 15 members, regarding commission meetings, Review Committee complaint hearings, commission best practice meetings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Intelligence: Learns quickly, as the UDP industry is changing, inclusive of statutory changes. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
• Analytical skills: Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it. Exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights.
• Attention to detail: Ensures that all key components of tasks and projects are completed in a timely manner to maintain efficiency.
• Follow-through on commitments: Displays accountability and integrity when completing tasks delineated in verbal and written agreements. The demand is high, especially from the Safety Commission.
• Listening skills and Strategic thinking/visioning: As the 15 members of the Safety Commission present multiple ideas, input and resolutions, this position must organize this information and present strategic end products that include all of the information and are not conflicting with statute, regulation and commission bylaws.
• Communication: The position must possess excellent communication skills to be used in and out of Safety Commission meetings, Review Committee complaint hearings, during the facilitation of stakeholder meetings, to present to the State legislature, and within correspondence with media entities, including live interviews.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a current resident of the State of Colorado at the time of application.
• You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify 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