Vehicle Emissions Repair Specialist EPS II HYBRID

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 76104 - 112404

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This position will have 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.

APPLY EARLY! This position will close once 50 applications have been received.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

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We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities

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.

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 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 flexibleretirement benefitsincluding 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

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to: of Job

The Work Unit:

The purpose of the work unit is to provide technical assistance to the Mobile Sources Section of the Air Pollution Control Division which supports the general public regulated businesses and the Colorado Department of Revenue in implementing Colorado Air Quality Commission regulations for gasoline and diesel motor vehicle inspection programs. The unit also conducts high-altitude mass emission testing of motor vehicles to collect in-use emissions data for air quality modeling develop and evaluate mobile source emissions reduction strategies and in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency assess motor vehicle compliance with high-altitude emissions standards.

What you will be doing

This position oversees the implementation administration and continuous improvement of the Vehicle Repair Program established under Colorado SB25-321. This includes managing program operations coordinating with repair vendors ensuring compliance with state emissions and eligibility requirements overseeing budget and reporting activities and providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders. The position ensures the program meets its legislative intent of reducing emissions through effective vehicle repair interventions for qualifying participants.

In addition this position will help collect process and analyze vehicle emissions data to support the development evaluation and refinement of air quality models and emissions reduction strategies. The position will assist with conducting research on emissions from various vehicle types fuels and operating conditions including high-altitude performance. This includes preparing technical reports data summaries and recommendations for use by the Air Pollution Control Division the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission and federal partners such as the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure compliance with state and federal emissions standards and to inform policy and program decisions.

Job Duties:

Oversee the Vehicle Repair Program
Manage and oversee the statewide Vehicle Repair Program established under Colorado SB25-321 to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. Responsibilities include administering program operations determining participant eligibility managing vendor relationships ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements monitoring performance outcomes and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program goals.

Research & Program Design
Develop implement monitor and report on Colorado-specific research methodologies in support of evaluating the effectiveness of a diverse array of possible future vehicular emissions control strategies (to include gasoline and diesel emissions inspections roadside emissions clean screen roadside enforcement fleet inspections and fuel quality). Reporting on these efforts includes identification and prioritization of problems and verification that previously identified problems have been resolved. Devise and incorporate unique methods to support studies and to ensure mobile source inspection criteria remains consistent and accurate in identifying emissions of Carbon Monoxide Hydrocarbons Oxides of Nitrogen Carbon Dioxide Opacity Particulate matter and Greenhouse Gases. Gather analyze and present statistical data and interpret this data for technical reports to local state and federal entities. Make policy recommendations to these same entities and to mobile sources programs in other states upon request.

Economic Benefit & Cost Benefit Analyses
Assist with conducting economic impact analyses of proposed and existing air quality regulations programs and policies evaluating potential costs benefits and effects on regulated industries consumers and the public. Prepares reports and recommendations to assist decision-makers in balancing environmental goals with economic considerations.

Other Duties as Assigned
Attends meetings serves on task forces or teams completes projects and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of hands-on automotive diagnostic and repair experience experience using diagnostic equipment and scan tools experience interpreting technical service information and repair invoices related to automotive repairs.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in business management finance economics or a closely related field and/or relevant experience in Mobile Sources Emissions Testing programs equals to six (6) years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position
Vehicle repair shop management to include fiscal oversight.
Experience preparing repair estimates documentation and customer communication.
Direct experience with vehicle emissions related repairs.
ASE certification or a four year college degree related to business management finance or economics.
Experience using Microsoft Office products and/or Google Workspace applications.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Colorado Drivers License

Appeal Rights:

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.

Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email atwithin ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.

For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at Information

A complete application packet must include:

Completed State of Colorado application.
Answered supplemental questions.
If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. (if either are unavailable please email the department contact for this posting listed above)
If using work experience to qualify for this position please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write see resume.
If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214 attached to your application.

The Selection 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 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.

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 about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

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.

Required Experience:

Department InformationThis position is only open to Colorado state residents.This position will have 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.APPLY EARLY! This position will close once...