EPS I - SWAP Data/Program Coordinator - 2280

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Safe Drinking Water Program implements the federal Safe Drinking Water Act through Colorado’s Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Within the program, the Source Water and Emerging Contaminants Unit provides training, technical assistance, and management support to public water systems, and administers source water protection and emerging contaminants programs and grants.

The Program Coordinator (Environmental Protection Specialist I) collaborates with the SEC Unit manager and staff to recommend, coordinate, and implement the Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) Program and other drinking water initiatives. The role manages program coordination, implementation, tracking, reporting, grant activity, program materials and policies, website content, outreach, and technical and financial assistance to eligible communities and water systems. The position also supports SWAP and PFAS/emerging-contaminant data coordination, database and mapping updates, Geographic Information System requests, drinking water emergency coordination, and public water system reporting.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum qualifications: five years of professional work experience 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 one year of professional experience managing water quality improvement projects.
• Be a current resident of Colorado.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Be willing and able to travel independently throughout Colorado 10%–15% of the time, including in inclement weather; overnight stays will vary.
• Demonstrate the minimum qualifications in the application’s Work Experience section; resumes are supplemental and “See resume” will not be accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, geology, hydrology, chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Experience managing watershed, source water, physical science, or water-related projects that implement best management practices to improve water quality or quantity, or water treatment operations.
• Practical experience mapping, evaluating, and reporting water quality information or environmental data.
• Ability to engage local communities in improving water quality or water treatment operations through outreach and education.
• Ability to collaborate across CDPHE, federal, state, and local governments, watershed groups, local communities, and other organizations.
• Professional experience applying provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act or Colorado Water Quality Control Act to restore and protect water quality.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize, and organize work projects in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple water quality improvement projects concurrently.
• Experience developing and implementing standardized procedures and best practices.
• Proficient data and spreadsheet management, ArcGIS, organization, and data management process skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and process-oriented development skills, including timely judgment and decision-making.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and consider new approaches.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer the Division’s SWAP Program and other drinking water program efforts.
• Implement and track SWAP program activities and participation.
• Develop program materials, policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Manage website content and provide public water system data reporting and website support.
• Conduct direct outreach and communication with eligible grant participants, local health departments, public water systems, and other stakeholders.
• Solicit engagement and participation in grant program activities.
• Provide training, technical support, and technical and financial assistance to stakeholders and program participants.
• Assist in identifying SWAP and protection-planning project areas.
• Manage and track grants, including grant contracting, contract development, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develop tracking and reporting mechanisms for SWAP programs and PFAS rule implementation.
• Coordinate required SWAP program reporting and prepare program reports.
• Coordinate and support SWAP program efforts and inter-agency coordination.
• Complete SWAP data and GIS requests and support source water and emerging-contaminant data reporting, distribution, and mapping.
• Support database coordination, drinking water emergency coordination, and other drinking water needs.

Benefits

• Medical and dental plans.
• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
• 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: Entry Level