Environmental Protection Specialist III - Capacity Coach & Training Workgroup - 177

                                                           
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                                                                                                  This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. 

We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .  join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

Mission - To advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.

Vision -  To create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

CDPHE offers: 

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.

• Flexible working arrangements

• Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans

• Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off

• Tuition assistance 

• Wellness programs

• Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Work Unit
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is the agency delegated primary enforcement authority  by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The Safe Drinking Water  Program, housed within the Water Quality Control Division, implements the Safe Drinking Water Act through the  Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations. The purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Program is to provide  compliance oversight, assistance, financial support and training to public water systems so they can always supply  safe drinking water to the public.  

The Local Assistance Unit lies within the Community Development & Partnership section of the Safe Drinking Water  Program in the Water Quality Control Division. The unit supports liaison work between the Division and Colorado’s  Water and Wastewater Facilities Operator Certification Board and provides operational assistance, coaching and  training to public water systems. The unit is also responsible for the development, implementation, and compliance  of the Drinking Water Revolving Fund capitalization grant set-asides that are used to fund activities in the unit and  across the division. Finally, the unit is responsible for coordination of Colorado's Water/Wastewater Agency Response  Network (“CoWARN”) and supports the divisions emergency response team. 

About the position
 The specific purposes of this position are: 

1. Technical, Managerial, and Financial (TMF) Capacity Training: This position provides direct training and handson technical assistance to Colorado's public water and wastewater systems by prioritizing coaching targets based on compliance data and system requests.  

2. Work Group Leadership: This position serves as the supervisory lead for the Capacity Coach and Training Workgroup by assessing deliverables, assigning tasks, and evaluating strategies to ensure a positive impact on client systems.   

3. Capacity Development Program Assistance: This position assists the unit manager with the development, implementation, coordination, and accurate reporting of the Capacity Development Program.  

4. Acute Health Risk Leadership: This position provides administrative and technical support for drinking water acute health responses, coordinates the CoWARN network, and leads division security and cybersecurity planning and incident response. 

Key Responsibilities

• Work Group Leadership
• Technical, Managerial, and Financial Capacity Training Specialist
• Drinking Water Acute Health Risk Leadership

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST III (I3A4**) - 

Minimum Qualifications

Eight years of professional experience working in water quality or a related environmental field that included activities or responsibilities associated with technical assistance and/or regulatory compliance.
OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, geology, physics, public administration, or a closely related field of study related to the work assignment 
AND four years of experience working closely within water quality or a related environmental field that included activities or responsibilities associated with technical assistance and/or regulatory compliance.

OR

A graduate degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, geology, physics, or a closely related field will substitute for two of the four years of required experience.

NOTE: 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.

**This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.**

Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies
The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

• Experienced at developing and delivering teaching materials.

• Experience at presenting and training various stakeholder groups

• Experience improving existing processes 

• Prior technical experience with drinking water, wastewater, and the federal and state regulations that govern their maintenance and operations. 

• Relevant years of State service shall be considered 

• Experienced and successful at providing technical assistance to a diverse customer base about protecting public health and the environment and compliance with rules or regulations.

• Strong leadership capacity in order to coach and mentor staff and manage group processes

• Experienced with emergency management planning, response, and recovery efforts.

• Accountable for high quality and timely work products

• Critical thinker with demonstrated talent for analyzing and assessing all sides of a question or an issue in order to make a more informed decision.

• Ability to present ideas accurately, effectively, and concisely, both verbally and in writing

• Results driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills

• Demonstrates initiative by identifying opportunities and issues, and proactively acts and follows through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them.

Conditions of Employment

• Must maintain ability and willingness to independently travel approximately 20% of the time.
• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges.
• Critical Status - Must maintain availability to be available for emergency response efforts after business hours and on weekends.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: 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. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

A complete application packet must include: 

1.  A completed State of Colorado application.  
2.  If using education to qualify, or to demonstrate completion of preferred coursework, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts can be attached to your CO Jobs application. Late transcripts will not be accepted.   
3. A cover letter detailing how your work experience meets the minimum and preferred qualifications.  
4. Answer to supplemental questions.  
5. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs 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 [email protected] or call 303-692-2060, option 5.