Risk Administrator (Hybrid)
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Risk Administrator (Hybrid)
Salary
$71,544.00 - $114,492.00 Annually
Location
Lakewood, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
RAA EDO C&R ADM4 #556 8/25
Department
Department of Public Safety
Division
Executive Director's Office
Opening Date
08/07/2025
Closing Date
8/21/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
700 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Laura Apodaca, 720-241-4657, laura.apodaca@state.co.us
Hiring Pay Rate
While the full salary range for this position is listed, this position will be hired within the salary range of $71,544 - $87,477
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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is open only to current Colorado state residents.
A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.
While the full salary range for this position is listed, this position will be hired within the salary range of $71,544 - $87,477
Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities
Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado
Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service
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.
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
Careers with a purpose
If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.
You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.
CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The CDPS Compliance & Risk Office exists to provide advanced level research, analysis, and evaluation related to financial, policy, legislation, regulations, agency organization, planning, and central budgets. The team consists of internal auditing, compliance investigations, risk assessment/risk management, policy and rule making, LESO 1033 program administration, workers compensation and unemployment claims administration. Risk management, internal audits, compliance reviews and policy and ruling making are designed to ensure CDPS' overall program integrity and to determine effectiveness, adherence to regulations, statutes, fiscal rules and state and departmental policies and efficiency of CDPS operations.
Work Environment
Hybrid, two days/week required in the office
Work unit core business hours, Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm. (Flexible schedule available with supervisor approval)
About the Job
The primary purpose of this position is to assist with implementation of an enterprise risk management approach in creating a comprehensive plan of action for mitigation and/or management of CDPS's risk environment. This position will proactively assess across the department, programmatic risks through collaborative identification, assessing likelihood and impact for the purposes of identifying strategies and tracking implementation for divisions. This position will work collaboratively with the internal audit work unit to share risk information related to current internal auditing efforts. This position will develop an assessment review schedule for identified high, moderate and low risks. This position will provide ongoing trend analysis to divisional leadership and assist divisions with prioritizing their risk mitigation efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Identifies risks, assesses potential exposures and develops appropriate response plans to mitigate risk exposure and promotes increased assurance in department processes; develops a clear understanding of divisional programs and policies, identifies and assesses risks utilizing a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) approach, understands how risks are identified, managed, controlled; evaluates and prioritizes highest impact risks department-wide; in collaboration with divisional personnel, develops action plans to address risk areas which pose significant negative exposure to department if not immediately remedied; utilizes strong communication, analytical and critical thinking skills; be proactive and collaborative.
Risk Mitigation Case Management
Monitors and tracks the implementation for action plans to ensure compliance in addressing risks; develops review schedule for identified high risks (annually for significant risks, 3 years for moderate risks, 5 years for low risks); case manages all actions to ensure proper implementation.
Risk Data Management
Enters and maintains risk data from assessments in risk system; Familiarizes self and become SME in Wdesk ERM Data system software; develops specific reporting tools, products and resources for management on their divisional and departmental risk environment.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.
Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills
Seven (7) years of professional specialized experience in conducting risk compliance and mitigation plan implementation and execution.
OR Education and Experience, Knowledge, Skills
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field and three (3) years of professional specialized experience in conducting risk compliance and mitigation plan implementation and execution.
OR
Advanced degree and one (1) year of professional specialized experience in conducting risk compliance and mitigation plan implementation and execution.
Required Competencies
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing, including the ability to question, and work effectively at all levels within and outside CDPS.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work collaboratively with agency employees across multiple divisions and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and utilize graphs to display statistical results.
Must be able to assume responsibility, initiate action, and work independently simultaneously while fitting into a team environment as characterized by shared accountabilities.
Must have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects and work under pressure, and meet commitments within strict time frames.
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, customer service, interpersonal skills and communication and emotional intelligence while working with team members and CDPS customers.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional years of professional experience in compliance and risk management
Leadership experience preferred;
Ability to lead large recurring projects, as well as respond to real-time, sensitive requests and projects from a variety of constituencies including leadership and other partners;
Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), organizational and presentation skills;
Strong service orientation and commitment to excellence;
Strong analytical skills, problem/issue identification and resolution skills, and project management capabilities;
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality;
Ability to determine needs, organize work, and achieve results without supervision.
Conditions of Employment
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking, driving history.
Must be Colorado resident at the time of application.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
Are you in need of an accommodation?
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.
Colorado Department of Public Safety 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 Human Resources department at cdps_hr@state.co.us.
Recruitment Timeline Information and Important Notices
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.
Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. 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.
Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.
Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.
Application Tips : For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emb_logo) .
Resumes, Cover Letters, or other documents submitted: will not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
Notifications All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to the email address listed on your application. Include your current working email address on your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email 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.
Comparative Analysis Steps may include :
Structured application review by a panel of SMEs the week of August 25, 2025.
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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Please describe how your professional background relates with the key responsibilities as listed in the job announcement.
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Please give an example of an comprehensive risk management plan that you created, implemented, the findings and the recommendations. What was the biggest challenge for you, and how did you approach it?
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This position requires minimum of two days/week working in the office at the Lakewood, CO campus. Do you understand and agree with this requirement?
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Positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety require a comprehensive background examination including a fingerprint based criminal history check and polygraph. Are you willing to participate in this process as a condition of employment?
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I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.
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