Final Approval Specialist - EP Intern - HYBRID

• This position follows set procedures and air quality regulations to determine final permit approval for sources required to have air permits. The primary duties of the Final Approval (FA) Specialist include reviewing sourcesubmitted documents to evaluate compliance with air quality regulations and determining whether final permit approval can be granted. If all of the terms and conditions of the permit have been satisfied the Final Approval Specialist will grant final approval and either issue a final approval letter to the source or forward the permit to the permitting units for further processing if a modification to the permit is warranted. This position contacts sources via phone and email; assists sources with outstanding compliance documents; and provides compliance assistance as needed. The specialist will ensure the FA process is welloperated track final approval actions in Division databases and determine if sources are meeting their selfcertification requirements.
• This position assures that sources with an Initial Approval Permit will selfcertify compliance and complete the necessary steps to receive Final Approval within 180 days of startup. Sources that have not certified compliance within 180 days of startup shall be notified that they are out of compliance and will be required to submit the required compliance documentation as soon as possible. The Specialist will work on a backlog of permits that have not received final approval within 180 days of permit issuance and active permits that have not hit the 180 day deadline yet.

• Request relevant training and participate in training to maintain the necessary technical knowledge required to execute the duties of the Final Approval Specialist. Attend staff meetings to stay informed of Division procedures and to educate and inform coworkers and customers. Provide information and educate regulated sources and the public about regulations and Division procedures regarding air quality matters.
• Provide training to other staff on how the Final Approval Process works. Support inspectors in getting sources being inspected to complete Final Approval if a regulated source has not already done so.
• Attends training courses related to air quality or other relevant topics to obtain the skills necessary to become a fully trained Final Approval Specialist. Attend semiannual opacity certification courses to maintain valid EPA Method 9 certification. Attend training offered by outside entities when possible such as WESTAR and EPA as well as internal training including inspector training for new Division inspectors.

Four (4) years of experience in environmental sciences environmental geography or closely related field.

OR

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in environmental sciences chemistry chemical engineering environmental engineering environmental geography or closely related field equal to four (4) years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Process improvement experience (e.g. LEAN KAIZEN)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Process flow and tracking experience
• Understanding of state and federal environmental statutes and regulations pertaining to Air Quality and the Clean Air Act
• Proven skill in using Excel and other Microsoft Suite software
• Proven skill in using Google Suite software
• Demonstrates accountability by assuming responsibility for successfully accomplishing work objectives
• Ability to pay close attention to detail by ensuring information is complete and accurate
• 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
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• A preemployment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• 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.
• TRAVEL: Overall approximately 5% of the time may be spent traveling to conduct FA compliance assistance site visits and inspections.
• SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Colorado Drivers License to legally operate state fleet vehicles and independently access remote locations throughout Colorado to perform assigned job duties.

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.