Hearings Officer II

Salary : $80,481.00 Annually
Location : Remote, CO, USA, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: TAA-00749-05.2026
Department: Department of Revenue
Division: Executive Director's Office - Hearings
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 6/16/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Eden Davis - View email address on click.appcast.io
Primary Physical Work Address: This is a remote position that is primarily tasked with performing work duties via flex-place (aka telework, work-from-home arrangements) with infrequent on-site visits with client groups.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at 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.


Department Information
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.


The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!
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Description of Job


The Hearings Division provides fair, impartial, and efficient administrative hearings for the department and its constituent divisions. These hearings resolve matters involving DOR regulatory divisions, (AID, MED, LED, Racing, etc.) and driving privileges cases brought by the Division of Motor Vehicles. The Division also presides over rulemaking hearings as needed to evaluate new regulations and/or rule changes proposed either by the Hearings Division or by one of the other DOR regulatory divisions.

The professional in the Hearings Officer II position will conduct administrative hearings and issue decisions on licenses issued or denied by the Colorado Department of Revenue. The Hearing Officer II position ensures individuals or businesses whose licenses have been or may be denied, revoked, suspended, or otherwise restrained in some manner, experience full due process of the law.

Primary Duties

• Conduct Administrative Hearings in Accordance with Statutory Requirements (APA, etc.) and Regulations
• Issue Written Decisions in Accordance with Model Decision Standards
• Rule on Motions
• Administrative Tasks

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:
H5F2TX
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only: Seven (7) years of relevant experience in criminal or civil justice areas, or administrative law, dispute resolution, or as an adjudicator or practicing attorney; or
Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in criminal or civil justice areas, or administrative law, dispute resolution, or as an adjudicator or practicing attorney (7) years.
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:

• Juris Doctorate degree and active law license
• Additional years of adjudicative/litigation experience as a hearing officer, referee, judge or practicing attorney in criminal justice, civil litigation or administrative law:
  
  • Other experience where the applicant has acted in a quasi-adjudicative/litigation capacity in administrative law
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to write legal documents with logic, clarity and in a succinct manner
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a high volume setting
• A demonstrated understanding of Colorado laws, related to the Department of Revenue, rules and regulations of administrative law and due process
• Excellent computer skills in word processing and, an ability to learn and adapt to various cloud- based software programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision
• Proven success organizing and tracking workload and managing a several priorities and meeting short deadlines
• Demonstrated experience and success in working remotely, managing caseloads, conducting hearings virtually, and maintaining productivity outside a traditional office setting
• Strong familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (such as Zoom, Google Meets, or similar)
• Proven ability to quickly adapt to technological changes, upgrades, or new software implementations, ensuring seamless integration into remote work practices
• Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload, prioritize tasks, and maintain detailed records while working remotely

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, 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 (Optional if Manager is requesting them)
• 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 "View email address on click.appcast.io" 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 at View email address on click.appcast.io 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 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-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, View email address on click.appcast.io.
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 (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to View email address on click.appcast.io 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:


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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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CDOR - The salary for this position is $80,481.00 annually. 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 - By clicking "Yes" below, I am certifying that I understand that this position is designated as a remote work position. This indicates the selected employee will work outside of a traditional State facility, but may be required to perform work on site occasionally as determined by the supervisor of the position. Although it is designated as remote, the position is still part of the State classified personnel system and as such requires applicants to be a current Colorado Resident at the time of application per The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13.

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Describe a time when you had to complete several tasks that were all due about the same time. Explain what factors you used to prioritize the tasks, and how you dealt with the pressure of that situation.
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Describe a situation where you had to make an unpopular, difficult, or complex decision in a professional setting. How did you make that decision?
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