ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST III

Full Job Description

CDPHE HMWMD ONLY

NOTICE OF PROPOSED REALLOCATION

Position Number: 02196 Held by: Kyle Sandor

This position In the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Division, has been recommended for Reallocation to: Environmental Protection Specialist III

This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the listed Department, Division and Program within that Department.This announcement represents the selection process for an occupied, reclassified state position.

Applications will not be considered from any individuals not specifically covered by strict eligibility requirements.

Requirements

The Work Unit:

This work unit exists to protect human health and the environment through the evaluation of potential or confirmed releases of hazardous substances and remediation of sites under federal or state authority.

The work unit seeks and fosters public involvement in selecting and implementing remedial actions which are: protective of human health and the environment; consistent with federal and state laws and policies; and technically sound, cost effective, and timely.

Projects in this work unit progress through: discovery; site assessment; selection of appropriate response action framework (e.g., Superfund, Brownfields, Voluntary Cleanup); remedial investigation; alternatives analysis; decision documentation; remedial design; remedial action; and operation and maintenance.

What you will be doing

Investigates potential or confirmed releases of hazardous substances for:

a) addition, if appropriate, to the National Priorities List;b) a response action through other federal or state authorized cleanup programs such asfederal Removal; state or federal Brownfields or state Voluntary Cleanup Program; orc) a determination that no further response is necessary.

Evaluates sites by conducting SiteAssessment evaluations and Targeted Brownfields Assessments.

These evaluations are prepared in accordance with Superfund guidance and policy. Develops sampling and analysis plans, collects environmental samples, conducts research, assembles and evaluates analytical data, and develops reports for internal and EPA review. Provides assistance to entities seeking redevelopment of environmentally-impacted properties through the Brownfields and Voluntary Cleanup Programs. Provides state technical support, participation and management on assigned Superfund and Voluntary Cleanup projects, thereby ensuring the remedial action meets the state's legal and policy requirements and is protective of human health and the environment, technically sound, cost effective, and timely. Conducts field oversight of cleanup activities to ensure the work is being implemented in accordance with plans and specifications and inspects completed sites to determine whether the remedy is intact and institutional controls are being maintained. Acts as technical lead to at least 3 other staff within the Remediation Program where
this position provides expertise, mentoring, and assistance on document review, data analysis, and decision making.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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:

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

• TRAVEL: Travel within state, some overnight stays depending on distance and duration
  to conduct inspections, attend training and/or meetings

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 completed State of Colorado application.

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. (if either are unavailable please email the department contact for this posting, listed above)

• If using work experience to qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume".

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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 cdphe_benefits@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.