Mail Services - Administrative Assistant II

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is seeking an Administrative Assistant II for the Mail Services team in Denver. This on-site role handles full lifecycle of departmental mail, requiring driving state fleet vehicles, sorting, and processing high volumes of outgoing mail with mailroom equipment.

Two years of professional office experience are required, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate scanning and mailing equipment. Residency in Colorado is required at application.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in a professional office setting.

Responsibilities

• Logistics & Transportation: operate state fleet vehicles to transport mail, supplies, and equipment between facilities.
• Administrative Processing: process returned warrants, research unclear addresses, maintain tracking logs and reports.
• Distribution Oversight: manage dock deliveries, coordinate notification and pickup of packages for divisions.

Job description

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us

The Department’s vision 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!

As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans


• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage


• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage


• Life and AD&D Insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)


• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)


• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave


• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

The Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR) is seeking a dedicated and versatile Administrative Assistant to join our Mail Services team. This on-site role is essential to the Department's daily operations, ensuring the efficient handling of both incoming and outgoing communications at our Denver Howard Building location.

As a key member of a collaborative team, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of departmental mail and packages. This includes picking up and transporting mail between facilities using state fleet vehicles, meticulously sorting and processing incoming correspondence, and preparing high volumes of outgoing mail using specialized mailroom equipment.

What You'll Do:

• Logistics & Transportation: You will safely operate state fleet vehicles (including vans or box trucks) to transport mail, supplies, and equipment along prescribed routes between USPS and various state agencies.


• Administrative Processing: You will process returned warrants, research unclear addresses to ensure proper delivery, and maintain accurate tracking logs and reports for office operations.


• Distribution Oversight: You will manage dock deliveries, performing security screenings and coordinating the notification and pickup of packages for various divisions.


• Customer Service: You will provide high-quality support to taxpayers and internal staff by fulfilling requests for tax forms and booklets and providing official copies of tax returns.

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:

G3A3XX Administrative Assistant II

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only: Two (2) years of work experience in a professional office setting conducting such tasks as:

• Interfacing with a variety of people from many levels within the organization and community.


• Mail and package delivery to other offices.


• Drive a state fleet vehicle between office locations in the Denver metro area.


• Lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds regularly throughout an 8-hour work shift.


• Regular, daily work responsibilities utilizing computer systems, scanners, printers, copiers, fax machines and other technologies such as mailing equipment.


• Entering confidential customer information into a program or database (customer records).


• Reviewing and comparing data for accuracy and completeness. Also, gathering specified information and compiling routine reports.

Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned (as outlined above) equal to two (2) years.

Necessary Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License with a safe driving record.


• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds regularly throughout an 8-hour work shift.

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:

• Experience working in a mail center or mailroom


• Experience operating a postage meter


• State experience in a mail processing role


• Experience driving a box truck with a lift gate and/or a cargo van


• Experience with data entry


• Attention to detail


• Customer service experience


• Computer and math skills

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.

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


• 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 “[e-mail]” 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 [e-mail] 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.

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, [e-mail].

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.

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.