Emission Reduction Credit Specialist - PSRS I - HYBRID

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 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 The Work Unit: This work unit exists to implement the Emission Reduction Credit (ERC) program. This program provides necessary planning and coordination of the creation and tracking of ERCs required for use by companies in certain major source permit applications. The unit reviews applications for ERCs and determines if credits are attainable by the applicant. The unit works with the permitting groups to develop language for air permits as it relates to required enforceable language needed for the creation of ERCs, and also works with the enforcement units to coordinate verification to ensure compliance with the emission reductions and permits associated with ERCs. The group also develops and implements internal workflows across different units, maintains a registry of ERCs created and used, and develops standard operating procedures for creating, transferring, and using credits. The unit conducts research on other states' programs and their implementation as well as research on EPA guidance on ERCs. What you will be doing: The purpose of this position is to conduct science-based reviews of applications for ERC using mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering sciences in conjunction with the applicable federal and state regulatory framework and internal APCD policies. This position carries out established work processes and operations by applying and following ERC review procedures, guidance, policies and regulations. Conducts and reviews science-based estimates of emissions of air pollutants and determines if the proposed emission reductions have been appropriately calculated, meet all the regulatory requirements, and are therefore creditable. This position also reviews and approves applications for the use of ERCs as offsets for Nonattainment New Source Review. In conducting these reviews and making these determinations, this position routinely interacts with permit engineers, Compliance & Enforcement Program staff, and State Implementation Plan (SIP) Unit staff to discuss and coordinate the approval of emission factors, methods for estimating emissions, effectiveness of air pollution control equipment and/or control measures, and appropriate enforcement mechanisms. This position also routinely interacts with industry representatives applying for ERC certification and/or ERC transaction approvals, and provides information and assistance to them and/or to the general public in regard to interpreting and understanding applicable regulations and the ERC process. Finally, this position is a first working level program specialist and consequently it is expected that work will be assigned and checked by more experienced staff or the supervisor.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in air quality, engineering, physical sciences, environmental science, chemistry, or closely-related field to the work assigned to the position.
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in air quality, engineering, physical sciences, environmental science, chemistry, or closely-related field to the work assigned to the position equal to five (5) years.

Nice To Haves

Experience with state and/or federal air regulations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational, process improvement, and project management skills
Ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity
Experience explaining technical processes to non-technical individuals orally and in writing
Managing time and delegating effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all partners
Researching and interpreting Federal and State air quality regulations
Extensive experience developing and/or reviewing complex air quality permits and/or emission reduction credits, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts analysis of emissions calculations submitted with applications for ERC certification and use.
Use the Emissions Credit Trading/Minor Source Offsets Unit database for storing and tracking Emission Reduction Credits and to generate reports with ERC statistics.
Provides Technical Support and Develops and Maintains Guidance
Participates in training, performance reviews, and timecard entries
Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

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