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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Employee wellness programs and facilities
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
• Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
• Tuition assistance for college level courses including Master’s degree programs
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and a variety of employee resource groups

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launchThe Work Unit:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently re-classified the Denver Metro/North Front Range ozone nonattainment area (“DM/NFR”) from a “Serious” nonattainment area to a “Severe” nonattainment area. EPA’s redesignation of the DM/NFR area is based on the area’s continuing nonattainment of the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (“NAAQS”). As a Severe nonattainment area, additional measures to improve air quality are necessary. This work unit exists to provide regulatory compliance of mobile source (gasoline powered, diesel powered, and alternatively powered vehicles) air pollutants with Air Quality Control Regulations promulgated by the Air Quality Control Commission. Emissions Technical Centers (ETCs) are multifunction facilities that conduct a variety of customer service and field activities to help vehicle owners and the repair industry meet emission requirements. The unit also designs, develops and conducts research to develop and confirm existing and future identification (testing) methods are valid “Best Practices” in regulatory compliance with federal and state requirements. The ETC technicians are experts in identifying emissions-related problems/solutions, and primarily serve motorists, independent and franchised auto dealers, automotive repair technicians, diesel fleet owners and operators, petroleum marketers, alternative-fuel vehicle conversion and consumers, and the Colorado Department of Revenue. Emissions Technical Centers also provide training and certification for automotive repair technicians and emissions inspectors, and actively support the Diesel Opacity Inspection Program (DOIP)within the current Program areas. The work unit exists to provide regulatory compliance oversight and assistance to licensed technicians, inspectors, and consumers throughout the metropolitan Denver area concerning the requirements of the Diesel Fleet Self-Certification and Diesel Opacity Inspection Programs (AQCC Regulation No. 12), and gasoline Automobile Inspection and Repair Program (AQCC Regulation No. 11 & 20).  
What you will be doing
This position exists to assist with compliance of Regulations #12, and #20 by operating and maintaining CDPHE/APCD Emissions Technical Centers (ETCs) evaluation and test equipment. This includes; Training customer's, technicians, and affected businesses in regulatory requirements. Provide direct technical assistance and vehicle evaluations to the customer and/or service technician for proper vehicle repair and evaluations, to meet Regulation(s) 12, and 20 requirements. It also exists to provide repair support and other assistance for laboratory study projects. This includes routine inspections, complaint investigations, working within a team to provide training and scientific evaluation of new test equipment / procedures for potential program implementation. Compliance with Program standards is achieved and verified through monitoring of fleet records and enforcement actions. This position also provides oversight of AQCC Reg. #12 by performing technical evaluations and inspections of individual diesel vehicles to verify vehicles’ tailpipe opacity and compliance with emissions control equipment requirements. This position may provide diagnosis of computerized engine management systems utilizing scanners, analyzers, and dynamometers to ensure accuracy and proper acquisition of a tested vehicle’s available OBD serial data. 
 
Job Duties:
AQCC Reg. #12 Compliance, Inspection, Enforcement, Assurance and Outreach Training

• Works with ETC staff in reviewing and verifying inspector applicant’s qualifications for determination of certification/licensing status.
• Recommends, develops and implements administrative procedures for inspector licensing. Verifies qualifications and uses database records for effective tracking of certified inspector information. Verifies and approves license applications and authorizes the issuance of inspector certification licenses per AQCC Regulation #12.
• Conducts on-site field inspections of fleets participating in the DFSCP and determines regulatory compliance status. Evaluates individual fleet’s performance, documentation, proper security of state controlled compliance document reporting; and vehicle test procedural requirements in order to determine compliance with AQCC Regulation #12.
• Recommends enforcement action to be pursued when violations are confirmed and the nature of the violation warrants fine or penalty, investigates potential violations of state opacity standards in response to smoking vehicle complaints from citizens. Facilitates arrangements to evaluate alleged smoking vehicles for confirmatory testing and compliance.
• This position works with other ETC staff in the development of inspection guidelines as well as the scope of audits to be performed by inspectors conducting compliance reviews of the DFSCP. Provides technical training to fleet personnel pertaining to all aspects of AQCC Reg. No.12.
• This position collaborates with other staff to develop and conduct formal training for the DFSCP and DOIP programs. Assists with instructing inspectors in visual opacity determination and Diesel Opacity Inspection Program training.
• The position creates and delivers power point presentations and uses visual aids and practical demonstrations to illustrate training objectives.

Opacity Meter Calibration
Performs inspection of Neutral Density Filters (NDF) used for daily calibration of fleet opacity meters, at either the ETC and/or in the field. This task involves a physical inspection of the NDF, as well as reviewing, calculating allowable tolerances and verifying the authenticity of calibration. In addition, this position assigns and records the State of Colorado identification/serial number of all issued NDF IDs.
Diesel Vehicle Technical Evaluation
Works with other ETC staff members to perform evaluations of various vehicles to determine vehicle’s emissions output, emissions control equipment requirements, verify control equipment is functioning properly, interrogate computerized engine management systems, and perform emissions tests utilizing assorted analyzers, scanners, meters, and dynamometer equipment to ensure proper acquisitions of information. These evaluations may be performed for consumers, repair technicians, or Department of Revenue personnel acting on a station complaint.

Other Duties as Assigned
Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:

Five (5) years of relevant experience in diesel combustion engines, diesel emission control systems and diesel vehicle maintenance / repair or an occupation related to the work assigned 

OREducation and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in diesel combustion engines, diesel emission control systems and diesel vehicle maintenance / repair or an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace and Cloud functions
• Multiple years performing diesel vehicle emissions tests
• Extensive customer service experience
• Public speaking and/or classroom instruction
• Diesel exhaust measurement & instrumentation experience

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• TRAVEL: Regular daily travel between Colorado Springs, Denver metro area and Ft Collins 
• Valid driver’s license 

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

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 dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us 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, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

A complete application packet must include:

• A completed State of Colorado application.
• RESUME
• COVER LETTER: describing how your professional/supervisory experience aligns with the preferred qualifications of this position and what interests you in this position
• Answered supplemental questions.
• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application.
• If using work experience to qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume".
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

 
 
The Selection Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
3. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
4. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
 
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

ADAAA Accommodations:
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 Public Health and Environment 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 at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.