Business Consultant

Salary : $57,708.00 - $81,625.44 Annually
Location : Other (see multiple locations in job posting), CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: KAA 1752 A III 4.25
Department: Department of Labor and Employment
Division: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Opening Date: 04/18/2025
Closing Date: 4/28/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: Multiple Locations
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
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
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 28th, 2025

This position will have remote and hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed addresses regularly as well as other locations Statewide at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need. Additionally, the position will be required to report to one of the listed offices one (1) day per week for in-person work.

The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace - and Colorado communities - with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.

This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect. We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits:
•  Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution
•  Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
•  Medical and dental health plans
•  Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
•  Paid life insurance
•  Short- and long-term disability coverage
•  11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
•  BenefitHub state employee discount program
•  MotivateMe employee wellness program
•  Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
•  Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
•  RTD Eco-Pass Commuter Program
•  Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans' Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website:

PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.

Description of Job
Classification : Administrator III

Salary:
$27.74 - $39.24 Hourly
$2,219.54 - $3,139.44 Biweekly
$4,809.00 - $6,802.12 Monthly
$57,708.00 - $81,625.44 Annually

The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) helps individuals with disabilities prepare for and secure employment. We help them take their rightful place in the workforce and in the community.

This work unit exists to provide individuals who are blind with remunerative employment, enlarging the economic opportunities and stimulating individuals who are blind to greater efforts in striving to make themselves self-supporting. The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) is housed within the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Blind and Low Vision Services (BLVS) unit, which administers the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program and issues licenses to individuals who are blind to operate business enterprise locations on federal, state or other property.

This position is a technical expert in business and provides support to approximately 20-30 Blind Vendors to enhance their career development and maximize their profits by providing technical assistance. This position provides training to the Blind Vendors in business concepts, proper fiscal management, food preparation, quality control, merchandising, inventory management, customer and employee relations, marketing, and compliance with all applicable laws.

This position provides feedback to Blind Vendors, rehabilitation staff, and agency administration in order to develop strategies to make facilities more efficient and cost effective through assessing customer needs and assuring Blind Vendors are developing new techniques and correcting deficiencies to generate increased revenue. This position is also responsible for seeking new business opportunities and assessing viability of those opportunities. This position ensures that each Blind Vendor has the opportunity to manage viable locations; vending, snack bars, cafeterias or other businesses in federal, state and other properties so that blind individuals are able to maintain gainful employment. This position provides strategic input and recommendations to the Business Enterprise Program Manager and BLVS Manager regarding program operation; researches and recommends rule/policy updates/changes; and monitors and reports national trends in the provision of Randolph Sheppard programs.The duties for the position include:
•  Prepares Bid Announcements for locations opening up for a new Blind Vendor to bid on.
•  Reviews Intents to Bid to ensure bidders meet requirements to be eligible to bid for the new location.
•  Maintains documentation of all bids and intents to bid.
•  Provides consultation to bids on contracts, i.e. military dining contracts. Reviews contract bids to ensure they meet requirements of solicitation and bid is competitive.
•  Seeks out potential new locations and recommends the type of service required after preparation of a feasibility study.
•  Analyzes statistics and data to determine feasibility of facilities.
•  Serves on bid panel to select Blind Vendor.
•  Provides marketing strategies to Blind Vendors.
•  Tracks starting inventory and supplies. Maintains documentation of starting inventory and supplies.
•  Helps identify specific problems Blind Vendors face in reaching their business goals and then determines appropriate strategies so Blind Vendors can overcome these challenges.
•  Works with Blind Vendors to understand their needs and the scope of each consulting project.
•  Conducts research, surveys and interviews and analyzes data to gain insights into the business.
•  Detects issues and investigates ways to resolve.
•  Assesses the pros and cons of possible strategies.
•  Explores business problems and models different solutions.
•  Attends meetings and compiles and presents information orally, visually and in writing to keep clients up to date on progress.
•  Makes recommendations for improvement and presents these to Blind Vendors.
•  Monitors the implementation of agreed solutions.
•  Develops and implements new procedures or training to support the changes proposed.
•  Develops SMART plans with Blind Vendors to help them achieve net profit goals and comply with their contract, permit, or other agreement in their locations, providing consultation on location improvement.
•  Ensures Blind Vendors' understanding of and compliance with all applicable guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws including BEP, CDLE, State, and Federal mandates.
•  Ensures Blind Vendor is complying with Blind Operator agreement and their contract, permit, or other type of agreement.
•  Maintains documentation of all consultation services provided to the Blind Vendor.
•  Consults with Trainer on field of expertise (business, food industry, vending, project management).
•  Supports Blind Vendors in advancing their careers and boosting their earnings by overseeing, guiding, and assisting them, in learning business concepts . click apply for full job details