SNAP Initiatives Specialist

Job Title

This position is open to current Colorado residents. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Job Description

Hybrid position with a minimum of 2 required in-office days @ 1575 Sherman St. These requirements are subject to change.

This position provides county support for the administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Colorado through interpretation of federal and state rules, including training, technical assistance, program and policy information, clarification, and general program assistance to county staff responsible for the administration of all components of SNAP in accordance with federal guidance.

Primary job duties include policy analysis and development of Volume IV rules, state statutes, and other policy guidance documents. Interprets and translates federal regulations and laws affecting SNAP for application in Colorado regulations, statutes, and guidance documents. Drafts state regulations to implement changes in federal and state legislation and/or other program rules, and manages the draft regulation through the rule-making process. Reviews regulation and policy revisions and drafts for accuracy. Researches and analyzes policy initiatives, regulations, and processes. Aids in the development of SNAP training materials.

Summary of county support includes providing technical assistance in the form of troubleshooting cases; conducting occasional onsite visits to provide individualized technical assistance; individualized coaching/training with counties in need of state guidance/intervention; offering in-depth policy analysis to questions posed by the county; assisting in the creation of training materials used by county staff; and occasional presentations to large county audiences.

Summary of system support includes providing expertise to identify and document needed system changes in CBMS related to SNAP. Performs system user testing when necessary. Ensures that CBMS is operating in accordance with state and federal SNAP regulations. Participates as a representative of SNAP Policy in the development of future automation projects, as assigned to provide clarification, interpretation, and guidance from a regulatory perspective. Collaborates with SNAP Policy Supervisor to get further clarification from federal SNAP partners in relation to these projects, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience only: Six (6) years of relevant experience in eligibility determination processing for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Colorado Works (CW), Adult Financial (AF), or Medicaid (MA) programs. A combination of related education and/or relevant experience can be used to meet the six (6) years requirement.

OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education to the position and/or relevant experience in eligibility determination processing for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Colorado Works (CW), Adult Financial (AF), or Medicaid (MA) programs. A combination of related education and/or relevant experience can be used to meet the six (6) years requirement.

Preferred qualifications include experience creating written products and verbally presenting those products, experience utilizing the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS), interest in and experience in completing independent research into regulations, statutes, and policy.

Conditions of employment include standard background checks, travel independently with overnight stays required, and state of Colorado residency at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment in this position.