Agent In Charge (Criminal Investigator VI) - Auto Industry Division

This position is open only to Colorado state residents

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Auto Industry Division

The Auto Industry Division is responsible for regulating the Motor Vehicle and Powersports Industry with balanced emphasis on Education, Compliance, and Enforcement of applicable laws and regulations. The Division regulates with fundamental fairness by ensuring that three key components are the primary focus:

• Educate and protect consumers;
• To treat applicants and licensees fairly, professionally, courteously, and efficiently;
• To foster an honest and healthy industry within the State of Colorado and to ensure consumer confidence for the manufacture, distribution and sale of all vehicles within the Division's jurisdiction.

The unit is charged with ensuring that all licensees comply with Title 44, Article 20, parts 1 & 4 of the Colorado Revised Statutes and the related promulgated rules of the Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Board in addition to various federal laws and regulations. This is accomplished by the formulation of effective and efficient licensing procedures, quality background investigations of licensees and/or licensee applicants, and complete and thorough enforcement investigations. When appropriate, this unit can issue licenses, refer licensing decisions to the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board, close investigations or refer investigative results to the Board for administrative decisions and/or the local District Attorney for criminal filings.

The Auto Industry Division is seeking anAgent-In-Chargeto manage and lead our Investigation section. This vital leadership role is charged with ensuring that all licensees comply with Title 44, Article 20, parts 1 & 4 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the rules of the Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Board, and relevant federal laws.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise the Enforcement Unit, directly overseeing staff including three Criminal Investigator V's and an Intake Coordinator.
• Manage daily operations by scheduling work, making task and case assignments, and reviewing and correcting work products.
• Conduct performance plans and evaluations, provide routine counseling and guidance, investigate employee complaints, and initiate disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Ensure all criminal investigators complete mandatory training, including rigorous compliance with Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) system policies and federal codes.

Enforcement Strategy & Foundational Knowledge

• Apply advanced technical skills to oversee bothadministrative actions and criminal enforcementwithin the division.
• Maintain extensive, up-to-date knowledge of AID laws, regulations, and departmental policies to make critical decisions regarding regulation changes and process improvements.
• Demonstrate innovation and adaptability to implement new programs and improve daily operations in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.

Auto Industry Oversight & Case Management

• Review, approve, anddirect all major criminal and administrative case filingsprepared by investigative staff.
• Make high-level determinations on whether investigations should be referred to the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board for administrative hearings or forwarded to the District Attorney or Attorney General's Office for criminal charges.
• Safely manage and maintain highly confidential records, including undercover identifications for investigators and employee background files.

Stakeholder Communication & Support

• Serve as a point of contact, communicating regularly with county clerks, licensees, attorneys, lobbyists, and other stakeholders regarding complex enforcement activities, laws, and legislative changes.
• Approve and respond toColorado Open Records Act (CORA) requestsin the absence of the Deputy Director, carefully reviewing documents for necessary redactions of protected information.
• Foster a positive and professional image of the Division by demonstrating teamwork, accountability, integrity, and fair-mindedness while interacting effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

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: (New)
A2A7XXCRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR VI



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:

Eleven (11) years of relevant experience inconducting, reviewing, analyzing, and/or interpreting investigative actions equal to eleven (11) years, two (2) of which must have been at the level of a work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or equivalent.

AND

* Active/Valid Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in conducting, reviewing, analyzing, and/or interpreting investigative actions equal to eleven (11) years, two (2) of which must have been at the level of a work leader, staff authority, unit supervisor, or equivalent.

AND

* Active/Valid Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification

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.

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be currently certified as a Peace Officer in the state of Colorado by POST at the time of application.
• Must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays and maintain on-call status while off-duty for emergency response. Must be willing to travel in and out of state as required.
• Applicants must successfully pass a background investigation and a tax check prior to appointment to the position in the Auto Industry Division.
• Applicants must possess and maintain a Colorado driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES
The following preferred experience(s), competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate

• Strategic Planning development and implementation.
• Development and implementation of program policies, rules, and procedures that ensure appropriate regulation while meeting customer needs.
• Analyzing data and developing solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Experience in a public service environment at the state, county, local level.
• Experience in training.
• Experience in writing rules, statutes and legal policies.
• Experience working with automobile and powersports regulations and statutes.
• Experience working with the Office of the Attorney General on administrative actions and making recommendations.
• Experience with rule making processes in a regulated industry.
• Experience supervising administrative investigations in a regulated environment.
• Working closely with senior executives to achieve organizational vision, mission and goals/objectives.
• Experience in Auto IndustryStatutes and related regulatory materials and exposure to federal laws and regulations pertaining to automobile and powersports manufacture, distribution and sales.
• Experience in investigative review and policy issues within a highly regulated industry is a plus.

Conditions of Employment with theCDOR:

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 theUniversal Driving Standards Policy, 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.

• 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 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 atdpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment 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 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

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.

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If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link:PDF State Paper Application(Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@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.