Environmental Justice Grants Program Assistant

Full Job Description

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).

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 Colorado's 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 path.

In 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 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

• 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:https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Requirements

About The Work Unit:
The Office of Environmental Justice (“OEJ”) seeks to advance environmental justice in Colorado and implement statutory environmental justice mandates, including specific benchmarks and targets established by the Environmental Justice Act. We work in partnership with disproportionately impacted communities (“DI communities”); the Environmental Justice Advisory Board (“EJAB”); other federal, state, local, and tribal government partners; and offices and divisions with CDPHE. Our role includes meaningful engagement of DI communities; administering the Environmental Justice Grants Program and Supplemental Environmental Projects; partnering with the Water Quality Control Division to implement the Mobile Home Water Quality Act; providing high-quality spatial analysis and mapping through Enviroscreen and the DI Communities Map; and facilitating community Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analyses.

What You Will Be Doing:
This position provides essential administrative and coordination support for the Environmental Justice Grant Program, including helping manage the full grant cycle from application and review through contract administration and reporting. The Grant Assistant plays a key role in organizing materials, tracking deadlines, supporting grantee communications, and ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently. The position also provides administrative support to the Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEP) Program and the Environmental Justice Advisory Board by assisting with project tracking, documentation, meeting logistics, and board coordination. In addition, this position strengthens alignment between the Environmental Justice Grant Program and the SEP Program, including creating standardized documentation and organized systems.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

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

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1I2XX

GRANTS SPECIALIST II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience Only:

Five (5) years of relevant experience in grants management, program administration, public administration, nonprofit management, environmental justice, or health equity.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in business administration, public administration, environmental science, public health, nonprofit management, urban and regional planning, social sciences and/or relevant experience grants management, program administration, public administration, nonprofit management, environmental justice, or health equity equal to five (5) years

** 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. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience administering grants from application to close-out, including reviewing eligibility, ensuring compliance, monitoring progress, reconciling budgets, and maintaining detailed documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues effectively while meeting program deadlines.
• Experience providing technical assistance and building partnerships with grantees, internal teams, and community organizations.
• Experience tracking deliverables, managing spreadsheets, and maintaining detailed records using tools like Google Drive.

• Proficiency in creating written and visual materials, such as registration forms, presentations, and reports, as well as managing virtual platforms like Zoom to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer service excellence.

• Experience designing and implementing culturally sensitive outreach strategies tailored to diverse and/or disproportionately impacted communities, with the ability to build trust and foster collaboration.

Conditions of Employment:

Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.

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 at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s 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 Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Additional Information

A complete application packet must include:

• A Cover Letter

• A completed State of Colorado application.

• If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs 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 aboutE-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 daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-6319.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g.

uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first- ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.