Environmental Protection Specialist II

Grand Junction, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 6342 - 9367

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

This position is only open to current permanent residents of the State of Colorado.

This is a HYBRID position (Please note this arrangement can be subject to change).

This Environmental Protection Specialist II is located in Grand Junction

Be BOLDand make a real difference...

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.

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.

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 career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. 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 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 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:

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The Work Unit

The Remediation Program is responsible for selecting implementing and overseeing remedial actions and ensuring long-term protectiveness of those actions under various federal and state programs which are consistent with applicable federal and state requirements and are protective of human health and the environment. The Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Program is one such program with the Remediation Program. The UMTRA Program ensures that long-term disposal repositories of uranium mill tailings remain protective; works with the Department of Energy for the ongoing maintenance and operation of disposal cells; ensures that newly discovered tailings are appropriately managed; and provides technical and educational outreach and reports to local governments and private parties so that uranium mill tailings are identified removed stored and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and in a manner which is protective of human health and the environment.

What you will be doing

This position acts as a project manager assisting with the implementation of the Colorado uranium mill tailings program and the solid waste permitting program. This position assures adequate storage treatment and disposal of solid waste and uranium mill tailings and assure adequate remediation of contaminated sites by: investigating analyzing and evaluating the geology geophysics hydrogeology and geotechnical aspects of regulated facilities; reviewing technical data; inspecting facilities; overseeing certain activities at facilities; writing and enforcing the recommendations for certificate of designation applications and/or subsequent modifications of the design and operations plans for facilities; and providing technical expertise for the review of engineering plans and designs to ensure that activities are conducted in a technically sound cost-effective timely and protective manner.

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.

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 relevant experience in an occupation related to Environmental Earth Sciences Geochemistry or closely related to the work assigned to this position

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education from an accredited institution in Environmental Sciences or a field closely related to the work assignment. and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to long term disposal repositories of uranium or related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years.

This experience must be substantiated in the Work Experience section of your application. See Resume will not be accepted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Bachelors or advanced degree in Chemistry/Geology or related field.
Familiarity with Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act (UMTRA)
Familiarity with Colorado Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities Act as preferred qualifications
Experience using a gamma scintillometer
The ability to communicate clearly concisely and accurately
Exceptional written communication skills
Experience in the field conducting environmental sampling.
HAZWOPER certification

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:

A completed State of Colorado application.
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
If using education to qualify a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your application.
If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214 attached to your application.

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.

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 Daniel Mckenna at or call.

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Department InformationThis position is only open to current permanent residents of the State of Colorado.This is a HYBRID position (Please note this arrangement can be subject to change).This Environmental Protection Specialist II is located in Grand JunctionBe BOLDand make a real difference...The S...