Environmental Protection Specialist II

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is responsible for protecting Colorado’s health and environment. CDPHE integrates public health and environmental protection, recognizing the interdependence of healthy people and healthy environments. The agency's work includes disease and injury prevention, emergency response, air pollution reduction, water quality protection, health facility regulation, environmental hazard management, laboratory testing, vital records management, and health promotion programs. CDPHE translates science and data into action, establishes statewide standards, and collaborates with local public health agencies and community partners to address Colorado's most critical health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE offers the chance to apply expertise to significant work that impacts lives across the state. The agency's mission is to advance Colorado’s health and protect the places where people live, learn, work, and play, with a vision of a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. This mission and vision are achieved through bold action, talented individuals, broad partnerships, and a commitment to serving all Coloradans.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.
• Must substantiate minimum qualifications when filling out the Work Experience section of the application.
• Residency Requirement: Must be a current resident of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
• A pre-employment background check will be conducted.
• A complete application packet must include: 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 you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in performing site investigations
• Demonstrated experience in oversight of storage treatment, disposal and remediation
• Demonstrated experience in technical evaluation analysis and comparison of professional standards
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing operable level of cross disciplinary scientific skills

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise to facilitate inspection, monitoring, enforcement and regulation of solid waste activities and solid waste disposal sites and facilities in Colorado.
• Drafts technical portions of formal enforcement documents including administrative compliance orders and settlement agreements from facts gathered during inspections.
• Participates as a Department representative and member of negotiation team in compliance and settlement conferences.
• Negotiates with facilities to identify solutions where guidance and regulations are not explicit.
• Provides statutory, regulatory, chemical and geological technical assistance to municipalities, counties, owners and citizens regarding solid waste regulations, statutes and related environmental issues.
• Responds to solid waste spills that come over the Department emergency reporting system and requires feedback to the responding party and for which the position must ensure adequate response on behalf of the Department.

Benefits

• Medical and dental plans.
• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.
• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Potential flexible working arrangements
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.
• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed