Environmental Protection Specialist II - Nonpoint Source Project Coordinator - 01445

State Of Colorado • Denver, CO

375d • $74,604 - $89,520

About The Position

The Environmental Protection Specialist II - Nonpoint Source Project Coordinator position at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment focuses on managing and coordinating nonpoint source pollution reduction projects. This role involves administering federal and state funding assistance to local communities, ensuring effective implementation of water quality improvement initiatives, and conducting outreach to promote best management practices for water quality.

Requirements

• Six years of professional work experience in managing water quality improvement projects, or
• A bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, geology, hydrology, chemistry, or a closely-related field and two years of professional experience in managing water quality improvement projects, or
• A master's degree in a relevant field which substitutes for the bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing projects that implement best management practices to improve water quality.
• Experience developing contract documents and managing contracts from beginning to closure.
• Practical experience evaluating and reporting water quality data.
• Ability to engage local communities in improving water quality through outreach and education activities.
• Professional experience in applying provisions of the Federal Clean Water Act or Colorado Water Quality Control Act.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple water quality improvement projects concurrently.
• Experience developing and implementing standardized procedures and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage nonpoint source (NPS) projects, including reviewing proposals, contracting, invoicing, and evaluating project data.
• Analyze, interpret, and report water quality data to measure results from implementing nonpoint source best management practices.
• Develop and maintain spatial data to support nonpoint source projects and program initiatives.
• Coordinate the approval of contractor sampling and analysis plans to ensure project results are measured accurately.
• Perform site visits and participate in targeted field work related to NPS projects.
• Assist in developing guidance, tools, and standard operating procedures for nonpoint source program development needs.
• Implement NPS guidance and standard operating procedures consistently.

Benefits

• Employee wellness programs and facilities
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities
• Bike to work programs
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities
• Strong retirement benefits including PERA 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
• Tuition assistance for college level courses
• Excellent work-life programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree