Environmental Protection Specialist III (Term Limited) - Water Quality Work Lead - 703
Environmental Protection Specialist III (Term Limited) - Water Quality Work Lead - 703
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Department Information
This position is only open to current permanent residents of the State of Colorado.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a term-limited positionand funding cannot be guaranteed beyond October 31 2028. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out whichever comes first.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.
Make a real difference . . .Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talent to create a better 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 apply for a fantastic position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is 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 of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines the Cherry Creek Shopping Center Glendale City Set and the Cherry Creek bike addition to a great location and rewarding meaningful work we offer:- Strongretirement 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 andmentees
- 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
- Employee wellness programs and facilities
- 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
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
(Option 1)
Eight (8) years of experience with waterrelated regulatory compliance and/or enforcement work (including compliance oversight inspection permitting or water quality standards work) or operations and/or design of drinking water wastewater or industrial facilities.
(Option 2)
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in Biology Chemistry Math Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering Environmental Science or other closely-related STEM degreeAND
Four (4) years of experience with water-related regulatory compliance and/or enforcement work (including compliance oversight inspection permitting or water quality standards work) or operations and/or design of drinking water wastewater or industrial facilities.
(Option 3)
An advanced degree in Biology Chemistry Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering Environmental Science or other closely-related STEM degree may substitute for the 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 addition part-time work will be prorated.
Our ideal candidate also has (we call these preferred qualifications):
Demonstrated accountability and interest in tracking and meeting deadlines and in ensuring that work products meet set standards for work quality timeliness business processes and procedures
Demonstrated ability to motivate others
Critical thinking skills
Experience in a production-focused environment
Detail-oriented
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
Ability and willingness to be adaptable and flexible
Ability and willingness to change priorities in very short time frames
Ability to manage multiple priorities with varying deadlines
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong proficiency with Word Excel and using database-derived reports
Strong proficiency with using spreadsheets and databases for data management and analysis
Supervisory/management or workgroup lead experience
Strong interpersonal skills
Relevant years of State service shall be considered
Travel requirements: Position will occasionally be required to travel overnight primarily within the state for meetings and site visits and may be required to operate a vehicle to access numerous locations during a site visit and that may be remote. Without the ability to drive it would be extremely difficult and potentially impossible for the position to participate in these meetings and site visits.
Conditions of Employment
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 describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
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 fromAll 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.
ADAAA Accommodations:
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.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
