The Division of Human Resources conducts periodic system maintenance studies (SMS).
System maintenance studies are conducted to:
- Ensure that job classes are grouped and paid appropriately,
- Determine whether a class structure is current and adequate,
- Ensure salary grades and relationships are appropriate,
- Determine whether specific classes should be revised, abolished or created.
Current System Maintenance Studies
The Division of Human Resources conducted Meet and Confer sessions for each of the class series listed below to explain the study process, provide an overview of the proposed JEL, and answer questions. Below are Meet and Confer resources, final Job Evaluation Letters, and final Class Descriptions.
Firefighter/Fire Marshal
- Firefighters SMS Meet & Confer - January 2024 Presentation Slides (PDF)
- State of Colorado System Maintenance Study Meet & Confer: Firefighter Class Series Presentation Recording (YouTube)
- Final Job Evaluation Letter 24-01
- Fire Marshal Class Description
- Firefighter Class Description
Park and Wildlife Manager
- Parks and Wildlife Manager SMS Meet & Confer - January 2024 Presentation Slides (PDF)
- State of Colorado System Maintenance Study Meet & Confer: Parks & Wildlife Manager Class Series Presentation Recording (YouTube)
- Final Job Evaluation Letter 24-02
- Park Manager Class Description
- Wildlife Manager Class Description
Information Technology
- Information Technology SMS Meet & Confer - January 2024 Presentation Slides (PDF)
- State of Colorado System Maintenance Study Meet & Confer: Information Technology Presentation Recording (YouTube)
- Final Job Evaluation Letter 24-03
- Cyber Security Class Description
- Database Services Class Description
- Geographic Information Systems Class Description
- Information Technology Class Description
- IT Business Analyst Class Description
- IT Development Class Description
- IT Infrastructure Class Description
- IT Project Management Class Description
- IT Support Services Class Description
- Webmaster Class Description
Criminal Investigators
- Criminal Investigator SMS Meet & Confer - January 2024 Presentation Slides (PDF)
- State of Colorado System Maintenance Study Meet & Confer: Criminal Investigators Presentation Recording (YouTube)
- Final Job Evaluation Letter 24-04
- Criminal Investigator Class Description
- Forensic Scientist Class Description
- Special Agent Class Description
Social Worker/General Counselor and Addiction Specialist
- Social Worker and General Counselor SMS Meet & Confer - January 2024 Presentation Slides (PDF)
- State of Colorado System Maintenance Study Meet & Confer: Social Worker and General Counselor Presentation Recording (YouTube)
- Final Job Evaluation Letter 24-05
- Social Worker/General Counselor Class Description
- Addiction Specialist Class Description
Previous System Maintenance Studies
- Final Class Description for the Licensed Practical Nurse Class Series
- LPN Class Series System Maintenance Study Meet & Confer Presentation (Slides)
- Final Job Evaluation Letter 23-01 Licensed Practical Nurse Class Series
- Final Job Evaluation Letter 20-02- IT Professional Deconsolidation
- Final Class Descriptions for the IT Professional Deconsolidation
- IT Professional Deconsolidation Meet & Confer Presentation (Slides)
- Final Job Evaluation Letter 19-02- Electronic Engineer, Electronics Specialist, and Customer Support Coordinator Class Series
Additional Resources
- 2016 GP Deconsolidation Job Evaluation Letter
- Employee General Professional (GP) Deconsolidation FAQ
- 2016 Updated Job Capsules
- GP Deconsolidation Firefighter Capsule Addendum
- GP Deconsolidation Firefighter Crosswalk Addendum
- GP Deconsolidation Crosswalk
- Updated Class Descriptions and Minimum Qualifications
- 2016 General Professional SMS Meet and Confer Presentation
For more information, email the Compensation Unit at dpa_jobevalcomp@state.co.us