STATE OF COLORADO
invites applications for the position of:
Environmental Protection
Specialist II-2376
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
CLASS TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST II
LOCATION: Grand Junction, Colorado
PRIMARY PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 222 South Sixth Street, Room 232, Grand Junction,
CO 81501-2768
SALARY:
$4,764.00 - $6,973.00 Monthly
FLSA STATUS: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
OPENING DATE: 10/07/14
CLOSING DATE: 10/21/14 11:59 PM
JOB TYPE: Full Time
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
This announcement will close on October 21, 2014 or once [40 qualified applications
are received] OR [an adequate qualified applicant pool is identified], whichever comes
first. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
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 professionals
strive to make Colorado the world’s healthiest place to live. Our non-smoking campus
offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek
Shopping Center, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and
rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Strong, yet flexible retirement 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
10 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance, and
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, extensive training
opportunities and more
CDPHE has a strong commitment to diversity and cultural competence. We welcome
responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Customer service is a key
component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to
redesign the delivery of services in making state government more:
Effective. Measure every aspect of government to be sure it's doing what it’s
supposed to do and to look at outcomes to judge whether our programs are
successful.
Efficient. Deliver services in ways that are timely and effective including identifying
waste and duplication and measure for efficiency.
Elegant. Deliver state services in a way that elevates both the state employee and
the person receiving state services.
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
This work unit exists to protect human health and the environment by assuring the safe
management of solid wastes at solid waste disposal sites and facilities through: ensuring
proper storage, treatment and disposal of solid wastes; remediating contaminated
facilities and sites; conducting inspections; and providing outreach to industry,
governmental entities, and interested stakeholders via guidance development, training
and technical and regulatory assistance. In addition, the unit collects, analyzes and
reports on data associated with solid waste flow and materials
management/recycling/reuse within Colorado.
This position exists to:
Assure adequate storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste at solid waste sites
and facilities 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.
Reviews, analyzes and evaluates technical documents which includes: site
characterization reports, waste reports, environmental monitoring reports, design
and operation plans and Certificate of Designation applications with associated
scientific and engineering materials; storage, treatment, and disposal design and
operation plans; engineering specifications and criteria; complex scientific data; and
design and operations plan modifications to determine the technical and regulatory
adequacy of the information or application. This determination is based on sitespecific geological, geophysical, hydrogeological, physical and chemical conditions,
and is made by applying scientific and engineering theories and standards and
exercising professional judgment.
Independently travels to sites to conduct inspections throughout the state.
Conducts field oversight of solid waste activities.
Negotiates with facilities to identify solutions where guidance and regulations are
not explicit. Some of these plans and projects are politically complicated and
complex.
Reviews plans for closure and post-closure, and corrective action of solid waste
facilities to ascertain if the proposed cost of these activities is technically accurate.
Coordinates with others concerning the adequacy of the financial assurance
instrument.
Helps establish and maintain a state wide cost adjustment database for these uses
based on standard engineering practice.
Tracks and maintains project time in unit’s database.
Field verifications of current industry practice are commonly necessary.
Performs Colorado Solid Waste Regulations Interpretation, Integration, Compliance
Assistance, and Guidance Development.
Provides chemical, geological, geotechnical, hydrological and quantitative
engineering technical assistance to municipalities, counties, owners and citizens
regarding solid waste regulations, statutes, guidance and related environmental
criteria.
Interprets and integrates Colorado Solid Waste Regulations with specific emphasis on
the solid waste section of the regulations, appropriate testing procedures, and
relevant technical guidance materials to formulate practical working solutions
related to work plans, designs and operation plans, and solid waste sites and
facilities. This requires careful consideration and appropriate engineering judgment
of site-specific conditions and applicable regulatory constraints in the absence of
clearly established guidelines. Assists in interpreting regulations and determining
applicability to specific sites and processes. Develops, researches and implements
technical guidance documents related to complex solid waste engineering
issues. These documents represent official agency position on interpretation of
regulatory requirements.
Participates in public meetings and hearings for the purpose of providing information
about proposed actions, answers citizens’ concerns, resolves regulatory and
technical issues, and justifies the state’s position.
Provides technical guidance to the public on solid waste storage, treatment and
disposal alternatives.
Quantitatively analyzes and evaluates: site characterization reports, waste reports,
groundwater sampling reports and Certificate of Designation applications with
associated scientific and engineering practices; storage, treatment, and disposal
design and operation plans; engineering specifications; complex scientific data; and
design and operations plan modifications to determine the technical and regulatory
adequacy of the information or application.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT &
APPEAL RIGHTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in
engineering, physical and/or biological sciences, environmental sciences, atmospheric
sciences, or a closely related field
AND
Two (2) years of professional experience in solid waste permitting and compliance.
SUBSTITUTION:
An advanced degree in a related field and work experience demonstrating competencies
equivalent to the competencies learned through the completion of the required education
may be substituted for the education.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must possess and maintain a current valid Colorado Drivers License and be able to
travel independently to perform job duties.
Must be willing and able to independently travel approximately 10% of the time to
complete inspections and investigate complaints throughout the state. Travel
may require evening and overnight stays.
Must be willing and able to participate in medical monitoring for clearance to wear a
respirator.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
2+ years knowledge and
2+ years knowledge and
2+ years knowledge and
2+ years knowledge and
wide range of partners
experience
experience
experience
experience
working with solid waste rules and regulations
writing technical documents
providing compliance assistance
communicating both orally and in writing to a
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, (KSA's):
Knowledge of solid waste rules and regulations
Knowledge and highly proficient in all Microsoft Suite applications
Conflict Management Skills
Negotiation 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
Strong organization and/or project management 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 drive and support group, customer, and program initiatives
Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team
DESIRABLE WORK VALUES:
Strong Work Ethic,
Dependability and Responsibility,
Possessing a Positive Attitude,
Adaptability,
Honesty,
Integrity, and
Accountability.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
A complete application packet must include:
A State of Colorado application submitted online via CO Jobs. Please attach a
résumé to your application. Résumés or “see résumé” statement will not be
accepted in lieu of the application.
2. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes how
your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this
position.
1.
The Selection Process – All applicants will be notified by email of their status at each of
the following steps.
All applications that are received by the application deadline will be reviewed
against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted
through a comparative analysis process.
1.
a.
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, resume and cover letter by a Subject Matter
Expert (SME) against the preferred qualifications.
3. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview
with the hiring manager.
Note: Transfers, voluntary demotions and reinstatements are required to apply and
participate in the selection process.
CDPHE IS A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS.
WE ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY – EOE
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position,
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. Refer to
Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's
Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process.
The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are
available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available
at: www.colorado.gov/spb. 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: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The tenday deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
HOW TO APPLY: Thank you for your interest. Submit an on-line application by clicking the link
below or submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and all supplemental
questions according to the instructions provided below. Failure to submit a complete and timely
application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for
ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office
before the closing date and time listed above.
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Transcripts from
colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a
NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the
applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a
transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you
will not be able to continue in the selection process for this announcement.
IF NOT APPLYING ON-LINE, SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
4300 Cherry Creek Drive S. Denver, CO 80246 Attn: Human Resources
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
[email protected]
METHODS OF APPOINTMENT: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this
announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the
appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid
articulated business reason.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.colorado.gov/jobs
Position #FAA02376-9/14
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST II-2376
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THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Environmental Protection Specialist II-2376 Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. This position requires applicants to possess and maintain a current/valid Colorado driver's
license. Do you possess a valid Colorado driver's license and are you willing and able to
travel independently throughout the state up to 10% of the time to perform your job
duties?
Yes
No
* 2. This position requires employees to participate in medical monitoring for clearance to wear
a respirator as a condition of employment. Are you willing and able to participate in
medical monitoring for clearance to wear a respirator as a condition of employment?
Yes
No
* 3. Please describe your experience, to include the number of years, working with solid waste
rules and regulations.
* 4. Please describe your experience, to include number of years, providing compliance
assistance.
* 5. Did you upload both your resume and cover letter into your online application as requested
in the Supplemental Information section of the job announcement for this position?
Yes
No
* Required Question