State of Colorado
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT COLORADO RESIDENTS
About this Unit The Food and Energy Assistance Division is responsible for the administration of several major Federal programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, Food Distribution Programs (FDP), the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) program and the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and associated support systems and subprograms that address food and energy needs for Coloradans. In a state‑run, county‑administered system, this unit is responsible for the oversight of county operations. The Performance Team unit creates, implements, and monitors the application of policy, procedures, and rules for SNAP.
Primary Job Duties
Conduct Reviews of SNAP Eligibility Determinations
County Support
Corrective Action Plan and CBMS Recommendations
All other duties as assigned
Responsibilities This position is responsible for the completion of regular quality reviews of county SNAP eligibility determinations, monitoring quality, accuracy, and compliance through the reviews. Through SNAP case reviews, this position assists with the identification of common trends, strengths, and weaknesses of accuracy and timeliness of county SNAP eligibility determinations to help inform state and county‑level corrective action. The position coordinates internally with other SNAP Team members and with County staff to devise strategies for improving SNAP quality, accuracy, and compliance. The Office of the State of Colorado provides mentoring and support to the Counties to educate and assist with improving SNAP quality, accuracy, and compliance.
Experience Only Six (6) years of relevant experience in SNAP eligibility determination in Colorado (including, in that experience, at least one (1) year of experience navigating the Colorado Benefits Management System [CBMS])
Education and Experience A combination of related education with at least two (2) years of experience in SNAP eligibility determination in Colorado (including at least one (1) year of experience navigating CBMS) equal to six (6) years.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Familiarity with the general domain of policy and regulatory documents; experience using State and Federal regulations and statutes
Strong reading comprehension (ability to consistently search for, and identify, relevant guidance in policies and regulatory documents)
Demonstrated ability to carefully compare written instructions with outputs
Strong written communication skills (sensitively and correctly transmitting details about identified errors to a variety of audiences)
Technical proficiency adequate to independently undertake day-to-day operational tasks (e.g., independently take steps to connect to Internet, launch software, participate in virtual meetings, organize digital files, complete standard business tasks in Microsoft Office products, complete standard business tasks in Google Workspace)
Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a Name Check Only Background for all CDHS employees (non‑direct contact). This position will have NO direct contact with vulnerable persons. Name check only includes: CBI check (no fingerprints), Colorado Court Database check, and Medicare Fraud Database.
Motor Vehicle Record Check: This position will drive a state‑owned vehicle, either in an ongoing capacity while performing normal day‑to‑day job duties, or on occasion for trainings/meetings/client visits.
This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency throughout the duration of employment.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned ... Must disclose and explain on the application.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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About this Unit The Food and Energy Assistance Division is responsible for the administration of several major Federal programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, Food Distribution Programs (FDP), the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) program and the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and associated support systems and subprograms that address food and energy needs for Coloradans. In a state‑run, county‑administered system, this unit is responsible for the oversight of county operations. The Performance Team unit creates, implements, and monitors the application of policy, procedures, and rules for SNAP.
Primary Job Duties
Conduct Reviews of SNAP Eligibility Determinations
County Support
Corrective Action Plan and CBMS Recommendations
All other duties as assigned
Responsibilities This position is responsible for the completion of regular quality reviews of county SNAP eligibility determinations, monitoring quality, accuracy, and compliance through the reviews. Through SNAP case reviews, this position assists with the identification of common trends, strengths, and weaknesses of accuracy and timeliness of county SNAP eligibility determinations to help inform state and county‑level corrective action. The position coordinates internally with other SNAP Team members and with County staff to devise strategies for improving SNAP quality, accuracy, and compliance. The Office of the State of Colorado provides mentoring and support to the Counties to educate and assist with improving SNAP quality, accuracy, and compliance.
Experience Only Six (6) years of relevant experience in SNAP eligibility determination in Colorado (including, in that experience, at least one (1) year of experience navigating the Colorado Benefits Management System [CBMS])
Education and Experience A combination of related education with at least two (2) years of experience in SNAP eligibility determination in Colorado (including at least one (1) year of experience navigating CBMS) equal to six (6) years.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Familiarity with the general domain of policy and regulatory documents; experience using State and Federal regulations and statutes
Strong reading comprehension (ability to consistently search for, and identify, relevant guidance in policies and regulatory documents)
Demonstrated ability to carefully compare written instructions with outputs
Strong written communication skills (sensitively and correctly transmitting details about identified errors to a variety of audiences)
Technical proficiency adequate to independently undertake day-to-day operational tasks (e.g., independently take steps to connect to Internet, launch software, participate in virtual meetings, organize digital files, complete standard business tasks in Microsoft Office products, complete standard business tasks in Google Workspace)
Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification to be used to determine the top candidates on the referral list.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a Name Check Only Background for all CDHS employees (non‑direct contact). This position will have NO direct contact with vulnerable persons. Name check only includes: CBI check (no fingerprints), Colorado Court Database check, and Medicare Fraud Database.
Motor Vehicle Record Check: This position will drive a state‑owned vehicle, either in an ongoing capacity while performing normal day‑to‑day job duties, or on occasion for trainings/meetings/client visits.
This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency throughout the duration of employment.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned ... Must disclose and explain on the application.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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