What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST III - Work Lead - 1339 position at Department of Public Health & Environment?
Department Information
This position is only open permanent current residents of the State of Colorado.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment and advancement opportunities.
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Description of Job
About the Work Unit
The Field Services Section exists to address for the public, governmental entities, the regulated community, and the Department, technical and regulatory issues primarily related to compliance assistance and compliance assurance for drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities (and other discharging facilities) including the following activities: compliance evaluation inspections and sanitary surveys; technical and compliance assistance; regulation and policy development, and provision of technical services in support of the Water Quality Control Division’s (Division) programs to provide financial assistance for drinking water and wastewater treatment facility construction.
About the position
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Eight (8) years of environmental protection experience that includes performing field compliance inspections of drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, spills and drinking water emergency response and other technical, field-based compliance assurance support.
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental sciences, environmental law, or closely related field.
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A master's degree in engineering, environmental sciences, environmental law, may substitute for two of the four years of required experience in environmental protection compliance assurance.
The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies
The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
Proven experience managing a staff with diverse professional experience and qualifications.
Relevant years of State service shall be considered.
Experience interpreting federal and state environmental regulations and permits relative to compliance assistance and assurance.- Prior experience in compliance oversight for environmental requirements.
- Experience working with stakeholders to develop and implement regulatory programs that are protective while taking into account concerns and needs of the regulated entities.
- Assumes responsibility for successfully accomplishing work objectives and delivering business results.
- Pays close attention to detail by ensuring information is complete and accurate and following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
- Ability to present ideas accurately, effectively, and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Critical thinker with demonstrated talent for analyzing and assessing all sides of a question or an issue in order to make a more informed decision.
- Demonstrates a commitment to public service.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills by responding and relating well to people in all positions.
- Ability to confront difficult situations, maintain objectivity, and negotiate to achieve results.
- Is seen as a team player and is cooperative.
Looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.
Conditions of Employment:
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position or that as a result of no longer being considered, you were discriminated against, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. If an applicant seeks to have an allegation of discrimination reviewed by the Board, that person must file an appeal (petition for hearing) within 10 days of the action or receipt of any final written selection decision. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. 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 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: 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. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
- A completed State of Colorado application.
- If using education to qualify, or to demonstrate completion of preferred coursework, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts can be attached to your CO Jobs application. Late transcripts will not be accepted.
- A cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications as listed in this job announcement.
- A resume including relevant education and work experience.
- Answer to supplemental questions.
The Selection Process
- 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.
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Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
- 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.
- 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.