Environmental Protection Specialist I, Hazardous Materials â Denver Metro
Environmental Protection Specialist I, Hazardous Materials â Denver Metro
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Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans lives Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and providesfreedom connection and experience through travel. Please visit ourcareers pageto learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live work and play now and for the future! Also check out our excellentbenefitspackage!
CDOT for All
CDOTs strength is our people and our commitment to our people is to shape support and sustain the employee experience and ultimately create a supportive workplace where everyone regardless of gender race ethnicity religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status education disability socio-economic status or any other identity has the opportunity to thrive.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
Description of Job
About the Work Unit
This position is in CDOTs Region 1 (Metro Denver) Environmental Unit. This unit ensures that the guiding principles of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal state and local laws are followed in the transportation planning and project development process as well as maintenance and operations of the Region 1 transportation system. The unit works to design construct maintain and operate the Region 1 transportation system in a manner which helps preserve the environmental resources present within our Region. Staff accomplish this through careful planning project scoping environmental resource identification avoidance minimization and mitigation of impacts during the project life cycle process.About the Position
As the Hazardous Materials Specialist you will apply professional scientific application work in applying regulations for the monitoring controlling preserving reclaiming or mitigating of hazardous materials in the environment in which people live and work. You will primarily serve as the Region 1 hazardous materials specialist during the project lifecycle process.
Your duties and responsibilitieswill include but are not limited to the following:
- Learn to apply the theories principles and models of the physical sciences to planning implementation and evaluation of projects and programs aimed at preserving and improving the use of these physical natural resources and protecting the public health.
- Learn to apply CDOT standards and specifications for hazardous materials management while reviewing and commenting on construction engineering plans to avoid minimize and mitigate for hazardous materials and to protect worker health and safety from hazardous materials during construction.
- Monitor and inspect right of way lands properties andfacilities and the environment to determine their qualities and identify pollutants and contaminants.
- Issueenvironmentalpermits/clearancesfor hazardous materials inspect monitor compliance and reclaim and revitalize the natural resources and the environment.
- Work with private companies and governmental agencies to enforce laws and regulations aimed at protecting the public health and safety and/or remediating the environment.
- Work with contractors and private corporations in preventing hazards or pollutants from entering the environment; review contractor plans remedial action and design documents and proposals for compliance with regulations laws and policies.
- Research analyze and review regulations.
- With guidance from the team and senior staff oversee projects or programs oriented towards removing pollutant or contaminant hazards from existing sources by managing state and federal projects in these areas.
- Organize track and map hazardous materials data for projects; data may include but not be limited to recognized environmental conditions of hazardous materials sites ground water monitoring wells hazardous materials mitigation sites and hazardous waste remediation sites.
- Utilize various GIS data sources including but not limited to OTIS ArcGIS Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) US Forest Service US Geological Survey US Environmental Protection Agency Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and ERIS (which was formerly known as Geosearch).
- Serve as a NEPA project manager for environmental clearances for transportation projects.
- Work with consultants managing contracts and task orders and reviewing deliverables and invoices.
- Support the Region 1 Environmental Unit and may serve on statewide work groups committees or research projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
- Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am 5:00 pm work hours Monday-Friday but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
- This position will be full-time in the office for the first 3 months and then can be transitioned to a hybrid work schedule including a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and 3 days working remotely.
- Approximately15% spent in the field85% spent in the office.
- Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range.
- Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado.
- Required to operate CDOT vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only:
- At least5years of experience related togeology hydrology chemistry biochemistryenvironmental science environmental engineering natural resource management water resources or watershed science biology botany or other natural science experience.
- At least one year of this experience must have a primary focus on environmental project management monitoring compliance with environmental laws and regulations and/or preventing or mitigating hazards or pollutants from entering the environment.
OR
Education and Experience:
- A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least5 years.
- Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in geology hydrology chemistry biochemistry environmental science environmental engineering natural resource management water resources or watershed science biology botany natural sciences or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
- Experience with a primary focus on environmental project management monitoring compliance with environmental laws and regulations and/or preventing or mitigating hazards or pollutants from entering the environment will be considered.
Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. See Resume statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition part-time work will be prorated.
College Transcripts:If you are using education to qualify a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school completed credit hours and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Conditions of Employment
- Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace criminal records check public court records check educational records and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
- A current valid drivers license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Theexceptional applicantwill possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:
- Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
- Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
- Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
- Knowledge of and experience with environmental laws and regulationswhich may include but not be limited to the following federal laws: Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) Resource Conservation and Recovery act (RCRA) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Clean Water Act (CWA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA);
- Experience identifying preventing and/or mitigating hazardous waste and pollutants;
- Experience managing environmental projects preferably related to transportation;
- Experience organizing tracking and mapping data for projects;
- Experience with GIS data and systems;
- Experience with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act).
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
- Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
- Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs priorities promises made and commitments;
- Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
- Strong time and project management skills including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
- Excellent reasoning investigative analytical and problem-solving ability;
- Excellent facilitation presentation and communication skills both written and oral;
- Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
- Passion for safety;
- Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) Gmail and Google Applications SAP GIS applications/systems and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
- At least5years of experience related togeology hydrology chemistry biochemistryenvironmental science environmental engineering natural resource management water resources or watershed science biology botany or other natural science experience.
Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
- A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)
- A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
- A cover letter that describes your interest in this position how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
- A detailed chronological resume.Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
- If you are using education to qualify a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
- If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.
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.
Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be viaemail. Include your current workingemailaddress on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up youremailto accept messages from and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that youremailwill accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filteredemail.Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorados website.
The Hiring 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 or all of thecomparative 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.
- Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
- A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
Transfer Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement to this vacancy you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.
Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicants authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with Info Cubic.
Info Cubic a consumer reporting agency will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic a Division of Orange Tree including its privacy policy may be found online at and. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane Minneapolis MN 55439.
The report may contain information bearing on the applicants character general reputation personal characteristics and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace criminal records check public court records checks educational records and driving records checks. CDOTwill only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action. For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.
ADAAAAccommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or 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 Erin Hardin at.
Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on his/her application.
ERIN (SAP #/PCR #61541)
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
