Nationwide - PHYSICAL SCIENCE RESEARCHER/SCIENTIST II - Term Limited - 5253
Nationwide - PHYSICAL SCIENCE RESEARCHER/SCIENTIST II - Term Limited - 5253
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Department Information
- A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
All appointees shall reside in the state. All non-residents of Colorado must be willing and able to relocate to Colorado if appointed to this position within 8 weeks of hire date.
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.This position is term-limited meaning employment cannot be guaranteed beyond December 31 2030.This position will have remote and 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.Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .
Do you desire 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 apply for a position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Coloradans. Our mission is to advance Colorados health and protect the places we live work learn and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
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 tobacco-free 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 long-term 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 work-life programs such as flexible schedules and a variety of employee resource groups
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. Description of Job
Work Unit
The Water Quality Control Divisions (WQCD) Water Quality Standards Feasibility Unit provides information scientific analysis and policy and regulatory recommendation services to the Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC). The units work includes researching and analyzing complex water quality topics to support the development implementation and review of water quality standards variances consistent with the federal Clean Water Act and Colorado Water Quality Control Act. This includes researching water/wastewater treatment technologies assessing the cost and effectiveness of these technologies developing alternatives analyses based on this information and evaluating technological economic and environmental feasibility of alternatives. Standards variance and feasibility work is focused on small rural and disadvantaged and disproportionately impacted communities and holistically considers health equity and environmental justice principles. This unit also provides technical assistance and support to the WQCD and other agencies develops standards implementation guidance and assists other department programs implementing water quality standards.About the Position
The Small Community Feasibility Coordinator within the WQS Feasibility Unit and its focus on helping build tools that help scale up Colorados discharger specific variance program for small communities.
This work includes connecting with communities and conducting technical analyses both for individual discharger-specific variances and for statewide policy proposals affecting all small community facilities to support the development of robust policy proposals that maximize feasible water quality progress throughout Colorado. By evaluating cost-effective and sustainable approaches the coordinator ensures that small communities have the resources and insights needed to implement feasible
improvements while considering their unique constraints.
Specifically this positions responsibilities include translating complex scientific and engineering concepts in concise written and verbal recommendations to decision-makers; proactively solving problems by connecting people data and systems; conducting independent research into best practices in policy and economics to develop clear actionable resources; and synthesizing this information into durable policy proposals that maximize positive impacts on water quality in Colorado. This position coordinates with the WQCC WQCD state and federal agency staff the attorney generals office and stakeholders to ensure that legally and scientifically defensible policy recommendations are provided to the WQCC.Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
(Option 1)
Six (6) years of experience in environmental engineering orregulatorypolicy including experienceevaluatingthe cost and effectiveness of various water/wastewater treatment technologies and developing thoughtful and appropriate policy recommendations based on this information.(Option 2)
A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in engineering biology environmental science or a closely related field.
AND
Two (2) years of experience in environmental engineering or regulatory policy including experience evaluating the cost and effectiveness of various water/wastewater treatment technologies and developing thoughtful and appropriate policy recommendations based on this information.
(Option 3)A graduate degree in engineering biology environmental science or a closely related field will substitute for the required bachelors degree and two years of experience.
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.
A copy of your college/university transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)
Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies
- Four or more years of professional experience in environmental engineering or environmental regulatory policy including experience evaluating the cost and effectiveness of various water/wastewater treatment technologies to develop alternatives analyses and crafting thoughtful and appropriate policy recommendations based on this information. A graduate degree in environmental engineering biology engineering environmental health science environmental policy or a closely related field.
- Relevant years of State Service shall be considered.
- Knowledge of and experience implementing the federal Clean Water Act the Colorado Water Quality Control Act and associated regulations and guidance. This includes Water Quality Control Commission standards regulations (e.g. Regulation Nos. 31-38); WQCC policies (e.g. Policy 13-1: Discharger Specific Variances); 40 C.F.R. Part 131.14; and EPAs Financial Capability Assessment Guidance.
- The ability to manage multiple overlapping projects and your own time. Attention to detail in accomplishing tasks regardless of their size or complexity.
- Demonstrated experience independently researching a wide range of topics locating obscure technical and regulatory documents and synthesizing information into concise and effective written reports to support decision making.
- Experience applying critical thinking to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Proven collaboration skills and experience effectively cultivating and maintaining strong working relationships with small communities state and federal agencies internal/external partners and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience applying health equity and environmental justice principles to inform environmental policy and regulation as well as supporting disproportionately impacted communities (including rural communities) in protecting and improving water quality.
- Experience managing data in programs such as Excel performing statistical data analyses using programs such as R performing spatial analyses using programs such as ArcGIS and developing open data systems that allow users to analyze visualize and download data for policy-making and public awareness.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate technical information to audiences of varying backgrounds and effectively navigate and manage conflict.
- Experience conducting site/treatment facility inspections collecting water quality and
biological samples and using associated equipment.
Conditions of Employment
This position is term-limited meaning employment cannot be guaranteed beyond December 31 2030.
- Must be willing and able to independently travel up to approximately 10% of the time. Travel will be in-state with approximately 1-5 overnight stays up to 5 weeks throughout the year. Must be able and willing to travel in a fleet truck to remote areas for extended periods with overnight stays. Must be willing and able to work in potentially adverse weather conditions.
A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges.
Supplemental Information
- Applicant Checklist: The following must be submitted by the application deadline.
- A completed State of Colorado application submitted online via by the application deadline.
- A cover letter that 1.) describes how your experience aligns with the minimum AND relevant preferred qualifications of this position and 2) why you are interested in this specific position and its focus on water quality standards and feasibility of wastewater treatment in small communities. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your application and MUST NOT exceed two (2) pages. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
- If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214 attached to your application.
- If using education to qualify a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts can be attached to your 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 ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also applies to all charges of discrimination.
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 aboutE-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 or call option 5.
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