Environmental Protection Specialist, Enviro Agriculture Program DEHS - (EPS I)

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Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

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, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 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 plansPaid 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 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. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, go to: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public- Requirements The Work Unit:The Environmental Agriculture Program is under the direction of the Deputy Division Director and is responsible for assuring compliance with state and federal air quality and water quality requirements for animal feeding operations.

These duties are accomplished through compliance assurance, compliance assistance, regulatory interpretation, complaint response, permit and plan reviews, permit issuance, review of nutrient management plans and implementation, and other field-generated information specific to animal feeding operations.

The Ag Program determines the appropriate response, including requests for information, meeting with stakeholders, conducting field investigations, developing enforcement cases or establishing corrective action deadlines and requirements.

The unit is also responsible for drafting new regulations, guidance documents, and policies related to animal feeding operations.Summary of Position:The purpose of this position is to serve as an environmental protection specialist within the Environmental Agriculture Program.

This position reviews documents submitted by the regulated community to determine completeness and compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

The position conducts regulatory inspections, prepares inspection reports, and makes enforcement recommendations.

Additionally, this position uses federal and state databases to record compliance statistics and information about regulated businesses.

In addition to direct inspections, the position provides compliance assistance, guidance, and training to the regulated community.

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

Classification: Environmental Protection Specialist IMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only:Five (5) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to this position such as conducting inspections of animal feeding operations, regulatory compliance of animal agriculture activities, nutrient management planning for crops, working in animal or crop production, or equivalent.OREducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assigned to this position such as agronomy, animal sciences, soil science, agricultural biology, agricultural engineering, or equivalent;AND One (1) year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to this position such as conducting inspections of animal feeding operations, regulatory compliance of animal agriculture activities, nutrient management planning for crops, working in animal or crop production, or equivalent.Cover Letter Requirement:Along with the application, submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double-spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job.

Specific examples of experience that meets the minimum qualifications and the preferred competencies for this position should be included.

Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.

Writing skills will be evaluated from the cover letter submitted.This experience and education must be substantiated within the Work Experience & Education section of your application.

Please be sure to enter all relevant job history and education within the last 10 years.

"See Resume" and missing relevant employment or education criteria will not be credited towards the minimum qualifications. Education will be credited on a year-for-year basis.

Part-time work will be pro-rated. If using education to substitute for experience please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts or a copy of your diploma/degree to your application.

If you do not have access to either of these options, please contact the department contact.Cover Letter Requirement:Along with the application, submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double-spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job.

Specific examples of experience that meets the minimum qualifications and the preferred competencies for this position should be included.

Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.

Written communication skills will be evaluated from the cover letter submitted.Conditions of Employment:A pre-employment background check

Ability and willingness to travel independently or with a group throughout the state of Colorado up to 10% throughout the year. Some overnight travel may be required. Requires the use and operation of state fleet vehicles. *conditions apply.

Must be willing to work occasional evening, night, weekend, or holidays depending upon circumstances.

Must be able and willing to work in adverse weather conditions.

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and walk on uneven and/or slick surfaces such as mud, ice, or snow.

Preferred and Essential Competencies:

Relevant years of experience in animal or crop production, regulatory compliance of agricultural businesses, etc.

contribute to a candidate's position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Keen attention to detail, with an ability to analyze facts and data, to reach a defensible decision.

Self motivated, with the ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team.

Ability to observe, electronically record, and interpret information.

Ability to perform the physical demands of this active position.

Advanced Interpersonal and conflict management skills e.g. displays understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern.

Develops and maintains effective relationships, deals skillfully with people who are difficult, hostile or distressed,effectively manages and resolves conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way.

Ability to use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors and support decisionmaking.

Displays a strong desire to learn and improve by actively soliciting, receiving, and implementing constructive feedback from supervisors and peers.

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 completed State of Colorado application includes:

• Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.

• DD214 if claiming veterans status

• Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum requirements and preferred qualifications of this position

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, Dan McKenna, at daniel.mckenna@state.co.usor call 303-692-2060, option 5.