Air Quality Modeler - PSRS II - HYBRID
Air Quality Modeler - PSRS II - HYBRID
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Department Information
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and nonresidents of Colorado.
The state of Colorado (State) Constitution Article XII Officers Section 13 requires that All appointees shall reside in the state. All nonresidents of Colorado must be willing and able to relocate to Colorado if appointed to this position.
This announcement may be used for multiple vacancies and may be extended.This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.Although the full salary range for this position is provided appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.Be BOLDand make a real difference...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
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 tobaccofree 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 longterm 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 Masters degree programs
- Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules and a variety of employee resource groups
Description of Job
The Work Unit:
The Permit Modeling Unit (PMU) performs and reviews air qualityrelated analyses for a variety of air programs to meet Federal and State regulatory requirements but specifically perform and review air qualityrelated analyses for stationary source permitting. The analyses include air quality impact modeling emission modeling and meteorological analysis. This unit also exists to provide technical work products and analysis to internal and external customers and supports various internal and external special studies.
What you will be doing
This position exists to under the guidance of the PMU Supervisor perform and support technical analyses that are completed by the unit in a timely manner following applicable regulations and guidance. This position applies scientific research methods theory and principles in the identification study and solution of air pollution problems; applies develops and validates mathematical air quality models that compute or simulate the emission transport and fate of airborne contaminants; assesses air quality impacts from air pollution sources to demonstrate compliance or noncompliance with state and federal regulations and thresholds of concern; develops spatially and temporally complex models of air pollution emissions; applies mathematical and computer models of air pollution dispersion to predict impacts of proposed activities; and communicates the results of this work in reports publications and presentations.
Job Duties:
Permit Modeling Application Reviews- Under minimal oversight: Design develop execute and evaluate air quality modeling and methodologies that are used to assess the air quality impacts from a variety of pollution sources. Comment on technical and theoretical aspects of air quality modeling studies and analyses generated by the public and private sector to show compliance with regulatory ambient air thresholds and standards. Support the enhanced modeling / assessment of disproportionate impacts of air pollution of environmental justice communities. Ensure the air quality modeling for these permits comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Colorado regulations and guidance.
- Design develop execute and evaluate air quality modeling and methodologies that are used to assess the air quality impacts from a variety of pollution sources in various NEPA reports or other special studies.
- Work with the Modeling Supervisor to take professional development training in air quality atmospheric dispersion State Implantation Plans Permitting and FLM and EPA Guidance Tools and Resources.
- Take internal APCD training to include but not limited to OnBase CORA OIT quarterly security CDPHE New Hire and Annual as assigned.
Attends meetings serves on task forces or teams completes projects and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.
Experience Only:Six 6 yearsyears of relevant experience in meteorology engineering chemistry physics environmental science or a closely related field
OR
Education and Experience:A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in meteorology engineering chemistry physics environmental science or a closely related fieldequal tosix 6 years
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum requirements the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:- Experience in data gathering synthesis research methodologies data analysis and reporting
- Experience with air quality modeling methodologies and EPA Appendix W guidance related to air quality modeling
- Experience working with local agencies regulated entities and stakeholders
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Experience in data gathering synthesis research methodologies data analysis and reporting
- A preemployment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
- TRAVEL: One year a week to attend conferences trainings meetings etc.
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 atwithin ten 10 calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.
For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atspb.colorado/boardrules.
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
- A completed State of Colorado application.
- 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/jobs application.
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.
- 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.
You 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.
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 preemployment 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 or calloption 5.
Employment Type
Full-Time
