Inter-Agency Coordinator

Full Job Description

This position is only open to current, permanent residents of the State of Colorado.

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

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.

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 Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analysis.

What You Will Be Doing:
This position is responsible for the coordination of inter-agency environmental justice efforts. This position works closely with environmental justice policy leads within CDPHE, executive branch agencies, local government agencies, federal agencies, and other interested parties to maintain communication and coordinate policy and programming efforts that advance environmental justice goals. This position analyzes environmental justice policy across state and local agencies and identifies opportunities to promote collaboration. This position also advises leadership and staff within the Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) and develops strategy for intergovernmental coordination on environmental justice projects such as EnviroScreen and the Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analysis.

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:

H1Q3XX

LIAISON III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience supporting collaborative development or implementation of public policy related to public health, environmental health, environmental justice, environmental law, or a related discipline within state or local government.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in public policy, public administration, public affairs, environmental health, public health, environmental justice, environmental law and/or relevant experience in supporting collaborative development or implementation of public policy related to public health, environmental health, environmental justice, environmental law, or a related discipline within state or local government equal to six (6) 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).

Conditions of Employment:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience working within state or local government in Colorado

2. Working knowledge of Colorado environmental justice policy

3. Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships with a broad set of stakeholders

4. Experience coordinating and/or facilitating cross-functional working groups or other collaborative bodies

5. Experience conducting public policy analysis and/or developing strategy for public policy implementation.

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 acknowledgment 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 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.