SNAP Payment Accuracy Specialist

SNAP Payment Accuracy Specialist

Salary : $58,872.00 - $76,536.00 Annually

Location : Denver, CO

Job Type : Full Time

Position Number : IHA 07392

Opening Date : 10 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA Status : Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address : 1575 Sherman St, Denver, CO 80203, USA

Department Contact Information : victoria.crocket@state.co.us

Salary Note : Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply : Please submit an online application for this position at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / colorado

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.

About This Unit

The Food and Energy Assistance Division is responsible for the administration of several major federal programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, Food Distribution Programs (FDP), the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) program and the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and associated support systems and subprograms that address food and energy needs for Coloradans. In a state-run, county-administered system, this unit is responsible for the oversight of county operations. Specifically, the Performance Team unit creates, implements, and monitors the application of policy, procedures, and rules for SNAP. The unit is also responsible for performing comprehensive management evaluations of local operations, SNAP issuance accountability and monitoring, performance evaluation through data analysis, and monitoring participation, performance improvement planning and implementation.

Description of Job

Please Note :

• Hybrid Position with a minimum of 2 required in-office days @ 1575 Sherman St.

These requirements are subject to change.

This position is responsible for the completion of regular quality reviews of county SNAP eligibility determinations, monitoring quality, accuracy, and compliance through the reviews. Through SNAP case reviews, this position assists with the identification of common trends, strengths, and weaknesses of accuracy and timeliness of county SNAP eligibility determinations to help inform state and county-level corrective action. The position coordinates internally with other SNAP Team members and with County staff to devise strategies for improving SNAP quality, accuracy, and compliance. The 6 State Of Colorado Position Description 07 / 2025 position provides mentoring and support to the Counties to educate and assist with improving SNAP quality, accuracy, and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Important Note : Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, CDHS' hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40 / hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

Volunteer work or a related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications, but it must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies, and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement. Your application must clearly document this experience, and the supplemental questions must be answered.

Answers such as N / A, In Cover Letter, or See Resume will not be accepted.

Experience Only : Six (6) years of relevant experience in SNAP eligibility determination in Colorado (including, in that experience, at least one (1) year of experience navigating the Colorado Benefits Management System [CBMS]) OR Education and Experience : A combination of related education with at least two (2) years of experience in SNAP eligibility determination in Colorado (including at least one (1) year of experience navigating CBMS) equal to six (6) years.

Preferred Qualifications :

Conditions of Employment :

APPEAL RIGHTS : You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated.

You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https : / / spb.colorado.gov / ) website.

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact victoria.crocket@state.co.us

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (https : / / cdhs.colorado.gov / information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact victoria.crocket@state.co.us

About Us

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https : / / www.colorado.gov / cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high-quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS.

In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer :