Regional Emission Inventory Specialist - PSRS II - HYBRID

Full Job Description

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

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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

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.

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 Master’s 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://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Requirements

The Work Unit:

The Regional Modeling and Emission Inventory (RMEI) Unit conducts and reviews air quality analyses to meet Federal and State requirements for programs such as state implementation plans, mobile source controls, and NEPA actions.

These analyses include photochemical and air quality impact modeling, emission modeling, meteorological analysis, and emission inventory development.

Work spans near-field, far-field, and regional scales.

Emission inventories cover multiple pollutants and include on-road and non-road mobile sources, area sources, and small stationary sources outside the Division’s Air Pollution Emission Notice program.

Meteorological tasks involve evaluating model outputs for regional modeling. The unit also provides technical products and analyses to internal and external customers.

What you will be doing

This position serves as an air quality emission inventory specialist for regional applications, with a primary focus on developing the oil and gas emission inventory for Colorado, especially the Denver nonattainment area.

It applies scientific research methods, theories, and principles to identify, study, and solve air pollution problems through the design, development, application, and validation of emission inventory techniques.

As part of an atmospheric modeling team, the role supports the creation and implementation of integrated air quality modeling systems, using deterministic and/or stochastic methods to assess compliance with state and federal air quality standards.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed, consistent with the position’s purpose and the Unit’s mission

Job Duties:

Regional Emission Inventory Development and Application
Design, develop, and evaluate emission inventory methods to support rulemaking and photochemical modeling for assessing regional air quality. Provide datasets, conduct quality assurance, and review inventories from other agencies, consultants, or internal projects.

Emission Inventory Data Analysis and Processing
Design, develop, validate, and prepare emission inventory data for use in regional air quality modeling platforms, including CMAQ and CAMx. With guidance from regional modeling or external specialists, create model-ready emission inventories using EPA’s SMOKE processor. Provide modeling data to external partners such as NOAA, NCAR, consultants, researchers, and academia. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders during data preparation, processing, and modeling for major projects like SIPs. Transfer emissions data in usable formats and troubleshoot transfer issues.

Collection, Processing, Analysis, and Presentation of Emission Inventory Data used in Regional Modeling Platform
Collect, analyze, and interpret air quality, emission inventory, and modeling data using math skills (algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus) and applied theory. Develop methods to solve air quality problems, report results, and use them in other projects. Gather and integrate geospatial, time-based, and detailed emissions data, along with activity metrics and monitoring results, for use in air quality modeling. Manage data using relational databases like MySQL and Microsoft Access. Use EPA post-processing tools (SMAT-CE, GIS) to allocate, visualize, and verify emissions data and model results. Learn and use the LINUX operating system for EPA emissions processing programs.

Emission Inventory Guidance; Share/Provide Data; Quality Assurance
Under the guidance of the regional modeling and emission inventory supervisor or senior staff, this position prepares and delivers emission inventory data, analyses, reports, and guidance for APCD staff, EPA, RAQC, consultants, and other stakeholders. It also provides quality assurance for RMEI products, including regional modeling results, conformity analyses, emissions projections, and related reports.

Other Duties as Assigned
Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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:

Six (6) years of professional experience in atmospheric science, engineering, physics, environmental science or closely related field including two (2) years of professional experience in preparing and processing emission inventories for regulatory air quality models.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in atmospheric science, engineering, physics, environmental science or closely related field and experience in preparing and processing emission inventories for regulatory applications equal to six (6) years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:

• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position (REQUIRED)
• Knowledge and background in the preparation of emission inventories for regulatory applications and for the use as input into regulatory models (e.g. CMAQ, CAMx).
• Knowledge and experience with Google applications and/or Microsoft products
• Knowledge and background in using and applying EPA regulatory emission models such as MOVES and processing of emissions data using SMOKE.
• Strong background in scientific computer programming (FORTRAN, Python), relational database management (MS ACCESS, MYSQL, R), Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or experience with Linux and Unix
• Knowledge and background in emissions inventory development, emissions control technologies and/or emissions modeling.
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Knowledge and experience with Google applications and/or Microsoft products
• Ability to apply new technologies
• Familiarity with EPA rules and guidance related to emission inventory development.
• Ability to apply new technologies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Data analysis and reporting skills

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• TRAVEL: 2-3 days twice a year to attend training and conferences

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

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:

• Completed State of Colorado application.
• COVER LETTER
• Answered supplemental questions.
• 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.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.