Policy Advisor IV - Firearms Dealer Division
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Policy Advisor IV - Firearms Dealer Division
Salary
$71,544.00 - $78,876.00 Annually
Location
Statewide, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
TAA-04041-07.2025
Department
Department of Revenue
Division
Firearms Dealer Division
Opening Date
07/14/2025
Closing Date
7/23/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1707 Cole Blvd, Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80401
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Abigail Quinones Abigail.quinones@state.co.us
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
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Description of Job
The Firearms Dealer Division's Missionis to promote public safety and responsible firearm commerce by ensuring compliance with state laws, fostering education and accountability among firearms dealers, and safeguarding the integrity of firearm transactions. Through collaboration, transparency, and the implementation of effective regulatory measures, the division is committed to supporting a safe and secure Colorado for all residents
What we do:
This position is in the Colorado Department of Revenue, Firearms Dealer Division (FDD). The Policy Advisor IV will be responsible as a work leader over the analyst IV and legal assistant II for the Division's legislative and rulemaking functions, internal and external stakeholder engagement initiatives, inter-agency and interstate coordination, policy guidance and research, development of policies and procedures, and statutory reporting requirements. The Policy Advisor IV will make limited decisions directly affecting granular and rulemaking concerns alongside the FDD deputy director and director. Policy Advisor IV will be expected to exercise independent judgment and decision-making when drafting language and potential approaches to policy issues. The Policy Advisor IV will liaise with the Colorado Attorney General's Office on legislative rulemaking and policy issues for DOR/FDD while keeping track of administrative actions, position statement requests, or bulletin drafting and review.
Job Duties:
Legislation:
Review proposed legislation and provide ongoing analysis, technical expertise, and development to fiscal note responses.
Research, analyze, report on, and make recommendations regarding the division-wide impact and implementation of proposed legislation.
Coordinate outreach to other states, state agencies, law enforcement, academics, or federal agencies engaged in the research or regulation of Firearms and any other items the Division may regulate or have been tasked with researching to gather and evaluate available data, resources, and programs that may inform the Division's policies and approaches.
Communicate responses to proposed bills, calculate fiscal notes, and prepare for implementation with any signed legislation.
Review and evaluate division implementation of legislation and rules to support process to ensure alignment with interpretation, identify areas requiring operational development, and provide analysis and recommendations to the division
director.
Rulemaking:
Coordinate rulemaking outreach, notifications, and publications, including leading the scheduling of and assisting with the facilitation of rulemaking or other stakeholder work group meetings and rulemaking hearings.
Ensure the timeline for filing with the Secretary of State rulemaking calendar has been completed, and all dates are scheduled in calendars with reminders.
This position will organize and ensure the hearing binder is accurate and complete.
Participate in document preparation before working group sessions, including PowerPoint presentations, agendas, and meeting notes. Draft new rules and revise them as needed.
Assist with developing talking points for rulemaking work groups, rulemaking and legislative hearings, and other public meetings.
Complete the annual Regulatory Agenda and Review Report for the EDO to send to DORA.
Support, as directed, identifying and coordinating opportunities for stakeholder engagement on statutory and rule implementation questions and legislative efforts.
Evaluate proposed rule amendments from other state agencies and stakeholders as well as internal proposals
Administrative Actions:
This position will engage with Firearms licensees regarding violations to determine their choice of administrative action they want to take, i.e., warning letter, assurance of voluntary compliance, stipulation, agreement and order, suspension, revocation, or administrative hearing.
Ensure all fines and executed administrative action documents are placed in the MYLO licensing file.
Work Leader:
As a work leader of the Analyst IV and Legal Assistant-ll this position will approve any leave, ensure all work assignments are completed accurately and meet timelines, monitor progress and workflow, check the product, schedule work, establish work standards and expectations,
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement: (New)
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
H1R4XXPOLICY ADVISOR IV (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4ecTNfaEpQdFR4OXc/view?resourcekey=0-Rwq0Bb-_P8Mn-pYqi9tuvg)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
Seven (7) years of professional experience in a legal, regulatory, or public policy/administration field or a closely related field as determined by the Department.
OR
Education and Experience:
Three (3) years of professional experience in a legal, regulatory, or public policy/administration field or a closely related field as determined by the Department.
AND
Bachelor's degree in a Liberal Arts degree such as Accounting, English, Economics, History, Philosophy, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Legal Studies, or Law.
Substitutions
Appropriate advanced education will substitute for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Holds a professional certification or degree from the American Bar Association, a credited school.
Extensive knowledge of the legislative process and drafting fiscal notes
familiarity with the Colorado Administrative Procedures Act
Strong analytical and research skills
Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and policies
Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Write concise and clear program and data summaries.
Advanced computer skills using MS Office Suite, Google Suite, Chrome, West law, Lexis Nexis Web access programs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license (at the time of application.)
Must be 21 years of age or older for this position.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Candidate may be required to pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen.
Travel is required as needed.
Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:
Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.
As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.
Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy (https://osc.colorado.gov/sites/osc/files/documents/Universal%20Policy%20Driving%20Standards.pdf) , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.
To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle
Minimum Qualification Screening
A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter
List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
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.
APPEAL RIGHTS
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 Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Revenue 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 inbox,dor_ohr@state.co.us.
We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
If not applying online, submit application to:
If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://careers.colorado.gov/sites/careers/files/documents/Colorado-Paper-Application-202011-enabled.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to DOR_talentacquisition@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
Methods of Appointment:
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
Step Pay Program:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.
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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CDOR - The salary for this position is $$71,544.00 - $78,876.00 annually, $5,962.00 - $6,573.00/monthly. Are you still interested in this position? Marking "no" will result in removal from consideration. As a reminder, per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.
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CDOR - Did you hear about this job from a DOR employee or job fair/event? If yes, please indicate the name of the employee or event that you attended.
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CDOR - Are you aware of anyone with whom you have a personal relationship (including, but not limited to, any family members or those you or a family member have an intimate relationship with) currently employed with DOR? If yes, please provide the name of the employee and the Division they work in. Per DOR Policy OHR-006, family includes spouse, partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or cousin, including those related by marriage, civil union, common law, blood, adoption or foster care.
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What intrigues you about the roles and responsibilities of the Policy Advisor IV position in the Firearms Dealer Division?
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Describe your administrative experience in the legislative and rulemaking process that has made an impact in regulation and the general public. Include your steps in analyzing a proposed bill, preparation, planning and drafting of fiscal note responses and the items you consider when performing this analysis.
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House Bill 24-1353 Firearms Dealer Requirements and Permits concerns requirements to establish a state firearms dealer permit in the state of Colorado. Briefly describe your strategic plan, identifying potential obstacles and solutions to the challenges of implementing this new program within the newly established Firearms Dealer Division.
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