Alamosa, Adams State University is a state-supported institution in the San Luis Valley, South-central Colorado located two and a half hours north of Santa Fe, NM and four hours south of Denver, CO. The university is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and is a regional education provider.  The San Luis Valley is the largest alpine basin in North America, surrounded by the beautiful Sangre de Cristo and the San Juan Mountain Ranges.  Adams State is the perfect place to study, work and live.

Description of Job

This position will work part-time in the Facilities Services Department of Adams State University reporting to the Transportation Department. This work unit supports the agency activities by driving students and staff utilizing State Fleet Vehicles to and from events or activities needed by Adams State University. Provides a safe reliable transportation service for Adams State University. Work involves driving of commercial (CDL) and non-commercial vehicles for ASU events. 

Primary Duties:

• Safely transport participants/equipment/vehicles to official Adams State University functions and events.
• Providing excellent customer service and professionalism.
• Ability to attend several overnight, multiple day athletic/program events.
• Abides by all driver safety, traffic laws, rules and regulations.
• Performs and provides logs on equipment and vehicle inspections (pre-trip) daily.
• Performs all inspections required by law and completion of all documents as required.

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:

D7B2XX Equipment Operator II

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Special Requirements:
This position requires a Class B commercial license with a passenger endorsement and any requirements including drug screening and DOT physicals.

**Please submit a copy of current Colorado Driver's License, a CDL medical card and a DMV record with your application.**

Substitutions: 
 None.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

Applicants must be:
Must be willing and able to meet the demands of the job which includes frequent bending, occasional lifting of approximately 50 pounds and sitting for extensive durations.

 E-Mail Address:
 All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be communicated through email.

All state classified employees must be hired and promoted through a comparative analysis process.  After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.  Any attachments such as cover letters, resumes or other documents that support your experience may also be reviewed during this phase.

 This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
 
 Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.
         
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.
     
Adams State University 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 Coordinator, Tracy Rogers, at tracy_rogers@adams.edu or call (719)587-7990”

 

Benefits

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:  www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits