Small Business Environmental Technical Assistant EPS I HYBRID

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 65736 - 97104

Posted on: 20 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 needs.

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:
Section 507 of the federal Clean Air Act requires each state establish a program to assist small businesses with environmental compliance. The Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP)/Assistance Unit within the Planning and Policy Program assists small businesses with complying with regulations policies and programs as set forth by the Clean Air Act and promulgated by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency the Air Quality Control Commission and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (Department). In addition the unit works to develop partnerships with other agencies and the regulated community to advance environmental and public health goals through the development of innovative policies programs and environmental projects.

What you will be doing:
The purpose of this position is to work to implement the purpose of SBAP. SBAPs mission is to serve small businesses in Colorado by helping them understand achieve and maintain environmental compliance and by assisting them in moving toward a more sustainable business environment.
Colorado SBAP technical assistance staff dedicate part of their time to direct compliance assistance for businesses and their other time to applied research projects that support new or emerging regulatory topics or areas of priority. SBAP technical assistance offers free and confidential environmental compliance support outreach and advocacy to eligible small businesses throughout addition to supporting small businesses the program also assists other government entities such as county and city agencies.

Job Duties:
Technical assistance
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the SBAP/Assistance Unit Supervisor this position provides technical assistance for Division staff industries regulated under federal and state environmental regulations and other impacted entities and agencies.

Guidance and outreach
Under the direct supervision of the SBAP/Assistance Unit Supervisor this position researches and develops technical and implementation guidance and training for staff the regulated community and other stakeholders. This may include writing and distributing guidance materials or providing presentations.

Developing and Maintaining Subject Matter Expertise
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the SBAP/Assistance Unit Supervisor attend and participate in meetings seminars classes conferences webinars and self-study courses to maintain a current working knowledge of air pollution regulations issues and practices.
Keep current with upcoming regulations emerging issues advancing pollution prevention and energy efficiency strategies and effective methods of conducting technical environmental outreach.

Confer with others
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the SBAP/Assistance Unit Supervisor confer with Division staff other programs in the Division and Department sister state agencies other states industry the EPA trade associations and local governments to maintain communication and educate their members about environmental requirements enlist their support and help in environmental compliance matters.

Measure and report assistance performance
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the SBAP/Assistance Unit Supervisor enter assistance efforts into the database for tracking purposes identify and implement assistance performance metrics and provide reports to the Division EPA and the National SBAP association about assistance provided. Provide customers with a survey on SBAP assistance with the results tracked by the Small Business Liaison.

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:

Five (5) years of experience in environmental sciences environmental engineering environmental compliance technical regulation-based customer service or a closely related field as determined by the department.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in environmental sciences environmental engineering technical customer service or a closely related field as determined by the department equal to five (5) years. Relevant education includes bachelors or advanced degrees in environmental science environmental engineering chemistry atmospheric science or related fields.

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
Familiarity with federal and state air quality regulations including Clean Air Act requirements and Colorado Air Quality Control Commission regulations
Understanding of air pollution science emission calculations and pollution control technologies
Ability to research interpret and apply complex environmental regulations to specific business scenarios
Experience with environmental compliance assessments and regulatory applicability determinations
The ability to communicate complex technical and regulatory information to diverse audiences including those with limited technical backgrounds
Ability to work in a collaborative manner and is capable of supporting complex projects with overlapping deadlines.
Understanding of pollution prevention energy efficiency or sustainability practices
Strong written communication skills including experience developing guidance documents compliance checklists or training materials
Experience conducting outreach training or technical assistance to regulated entities
Ability to track and understand changes in environmental regulations and policy guidance.
Ability to perform data querying analysis and reporting.
Experience with MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and Google Applications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
TRAVEL: Approximately 0-2 times per month as needed. Approx. one out of state trip per year

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

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 at within 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.
RESUME
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:

Junior IC

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 needs.Although the full salary range for this ...