Environmental Protection Specialist II - Drinking Water Coach - 1183
Environmental Protection Specialist II - Drinking Water Coach - 1183
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This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Once initial orientation and training is completed this position will be considered for working remotely.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.
Make a real difference . . .
Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talent to create a healthier Colorado Are you looking for a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to contribute to its mission to protect and improve the health of Colorados people and the quality of its environment.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people at CDPHE. Our tobaccofree walkable campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near the Cherry Creek bike path Whole Foods Glendale City Set RTD bus lines and the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. In addition to a great location and rewarding meaningful work we offer:- Health Links certified Family Friendly Business
- Tuition assistance for current enrollment in college coursework
- Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules and a variety of employee resource groups
- Employee wellness program including locker rooms bike storage lockers onsite yoga and health insurance premium savings
- Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
- Internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Strong retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
- Medical and dental health insurance plans
- Statepaid life insurance and shortterm disability and optional employeepaid longterm disability
- 11 paid holidays per year paid vacation and sick leave paid volunteer and parental academic leave and educational leave
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor nonresidents of the United States.Description of Job
About the Program
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is the agency delegated primary enforcement authority by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The Safe Drinking Water Program housed within the Water Quality Control Division implements the Safe Drinking Water Act through the Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations. The purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Program is to provide compliance oversight assistance financial support and training to public water systems so they can always supply safe drinking water to the public.
The Local Assistance Unit lies within the Community Development & Partnership section of the Safe Drinking Water Program in the Water Quality Control Division. The unit supports liaison work between the Division and Colorados Water and Wastewater Facilities Operator Certification Board and provides operational assistance coaching and training to public water systems. The unit is also responsible for the development implementation and compliance of the Drinking Water Revolving Fund capitalization grant setasides that are used to fund activities in the unit and across the division. Finally the unit is responsible for coordination of Colorados Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CoWARN).
About the Position
This position provides support through training and assistance for Colorados public water systems on a range of Technical Managerial and Financial (TMF) capacity issues. This includes serving as an expert in TMF capacity related federal and state requirements funding source requirements drinking water treatment operations state and federal regulations and available existing assistance and training resources. This position also develops and provides direct oneonone or group training and assistance activities.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum QualificationsOption One:Six 6 years of experience in water quality or a related environmental field that included activities or responsibilities associated with regulatory compliance.Option Two:Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in biology chemistry engineering environmental science geology hydrology or closelyrelated fieldAND
Two years of experience in water quality or a related environmental field that included activities or responsibilities associated with regulatory compliance.
Substitutions
Work experience in water quality or a related environmental field will substitute for the bachelors degree on a yearforyear basis.
An advanced degree in biology chemistry engineering environmental science geology hydrology or closelyrelated field will substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis.
Other requirements- Requires successful completion of a CDPHE preemployment background check
- Travel requirements Frequent instate overnight travel to provide classroom training and onsite direct hands on assistance to water professionals 20.
Preferred qualifications- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Relevant years of State service shall be considered
- High level of emotional intelligence that facilitates the ability to sense others reactions views and goals and actively manages own reactions and behavior based on that information
- Prior technical experience with drinking water
- Prior experience designing education programs for water professionals
- Have a current water treatment certified water professional certificate with Colorado Certified Water Professionals
- Excellent training skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- High degree of selfmotivation
- Excellent process improvement skills
Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist:The following must be submitted by the application deadline.- A completed State of Colorado application submitted online via colorado/jobs by the application deadline.
- A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your colorado/jobs application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
- If you are a veteran a copy of yourDD214attached to your colorado/jobs application.
- If using education to qualify a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts can be attached to your colorado/jobs application.
The Selection Process: Applicants will be notified at each step in the selection process via email. Emails will come from- 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.
- 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.
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 Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at A standard appeal form is available at: If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or 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:. Phone:. The tenday deadline and these appeal procedures also applies to all charges of discrimination.
EVerify: CDPHE uses eVerify an Internetbased system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about EVerify including your rights and responsibilities.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this not sponsor nonresidents of the United States.ADAAAAccommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation please contact Katie Flood at at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information including medical documentation regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
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