ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST II - Permitting Unit - 2285
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST II - Permitting Unit - 2285
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This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
Make a real difference . . .
Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talent to create a healthier 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 contribute to its mission 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 at CDPHE. Our tobacco-free walkable campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near the Cherry Creek bike path Whole Foods Glendale City Set RTD bus lines and the Cherry Creek Shopping addition to a great location and rewarding meaningful work we offer:- Health Links certified Family Friendly Business
- Tuition assistance for current enrollment in college coursework
- Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules and a variety of employee resource groups
- Employee wellness program including locker rooms bike storage lockers on-site yoga and health insurance premium savings
- Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
- Internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Strong retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
- Medical and dental health insurance plans
- State-paid life insurance and short-term disability and optional employee-paid long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays per year paid vacation and sick leave paid volunteer and parental academic leave and educational leave
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
Option 1 - Six (6) years professional level experience implementing solid waste regulations including inspections for compliance and implementation of corrective actions for issues identified. This experience must be documented in your submitted application.
Option 2 - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in physical and/or biological sciences environmental sciences engineering or a closely related fieldAND two (2) years of professional experience implementing solid waste regulations including inspections for compliance and implementation of corrective actions for issues identified.
This experience must be substantiated within the work history section of your application. The words See Resume will not be addition part-time work will be pro-rated.
Option 3 - Additional education from an accredited college or university in physical and/or biological sciences environmental sciences engineering or a closely related field may substitute for the professional experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the minimum requirements the successful candidatein this position will have the following qualifications:- Experience conducting inspections
- Familiarity with the requirements of environmental regulations or statutes
- Experience with groundwater sampling and reviewing groundwater monitoring reports
- Knowledge and experience reviewing analyzing and evaluating technical documents
- Experience with landfill design management and operation
- Conflict Management Skills
- Problem Analysis and Decision Making Skills
- Ability to ensure that work performed meets standards for timeliness accuracy and completeness
- Superior verbal and written communication skills and effective listening skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to multi-task and identify systematic approaches to solving problems
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all partners
- Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team
Conditions of Employment- Must have the ability to operate State vehicle during completion of assigned duties
- Must maintain ability and willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time
- A pre-employment background check must be completed
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 you meet 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 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 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.
- 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: CDPHEuses 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: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation please contact Katie Flood at at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information including medical documentation regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
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