Professional Engineer: Air Quality Policy/Air Emissions Inventory Engineer - Denver, United States - State of Colorado

Description

Salary : $88, $130,056.00 Annually

Location : Denver Metro, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FAA /09/24

Department: Department of Public Health & Environment

Division: Air Pollution Control Division

Opening Date: 05/14/2024

Closing Date: 5/27/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Determined by Position

Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information: Sheila

Primary Physical Work Address: 4300 E Cherry Creek Drive S Dr. Glendale, CO 80246This position is mostly a hybrid work position with as needed on-site visits with employee andstakeholder groups.

How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado State residents.

The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies and may be extended.

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.

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 Masters 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:

Description of Job

The State of Colorado is at the forefront of addressing climate change and air pollution control. Join us in safeguarding the health and well-being of Coloradans by enforcing the state's air pollution laws and enhancing the quality of the air they breathe. The Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) is comprised of many diverse work units offering a range of job opportunities for interested applicants.

The Office of Innovations in Planning and Air Quality Data is seeking current, licensed Professional Engineers to join their staff working to develop innovative strategies to achieve long-term air pollution goals, including ozone attainment and the state's greenhouse gas reduction targets articulated in the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap. This program identifies and evaluates strategies for pollution reduction and prevention, gathers and analyzes data and information, and transforms those strategies and data into effective, elegant, and practical regulations and policies. Professionals employed within the program coordinate with various other units and programs within the APCD, and also engage directly with diverse parties including members of the public, community representatives, industry representatives, non-governmental organizations, academic and research organizations, the Air Quality Control Commission, legislative groups, other divisions/programs within CDPHE, and other state/federal agencies including the Energy and Carbon Management Commission, Colorado Energy Office, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The selected hire will be assigned to one of these work units: Policy Innovations Unit or Data & Policy Management Unit.Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• serving as lead on technical development and review of engineering calculations, control equipment and process evaluations, air pollutant emission calculation methodologies, and other technical work as needed by the unit
• collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to division assessment and implementation of policy goals
• assisting in database integration and connection with existing internal and external state data management systems as well as the development of visualization and export tools for both division staff and the public
• conducting professional, position-related development activities Including reviews of technical literature and attending in-house and formal training
• manages reported emissions inventory data from the oil and gas industry
• engages with research projects to foster innovation in monitoring-informed emissions inventories
• stays up to date on air quality research and technological advances in monitoring air pollution

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.

Substitutions:
None

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills with customers and stakeholders
  
• Experience in the development and review of engineering calculations, process evaluations, data analysis, and other technical work
  
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, state statute, and the specific areas of authority for the various agencies, as they relate specifically to air quality compliance
  
• Proficiency in database sequel queries and visualization software such as Tableau
• Strong ability to be an independent critical thinker and also work well in a team environment
• Skills and experience in adapting to evolving challenges and incomplete data sets
• Proficiency in writing policy or guidance documents
• Ability to identify and creatively resolve issues while exercising appropriate judgment
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Familarity with python coding, particularly pandas and polars

Conditions of Employment:

• Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
  
• Must be willing to travel to attend stakeholder meetings, conferences, site visits, etc.

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 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,

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information:

A complete application packet must include:

• A completed State of Colorado application.
  
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire
  
• Unofficial transcripts
  
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your application.

The Selection Process

• 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.
  
• 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.
• A top group, of 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.

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

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, Dan McKenna, at or call , option 5.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:

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01

The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?

• Yes
• No

02

CDPHE-A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges. Conviction does not mean automatic disqualification and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a background check if offered the position.

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires the incumbent to travel independently up to 10% of the time. As a condition of employment, are you willing to travel in order to fulfill the duties of this position?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe how your work experience demonstrates the preferred qualifications of the position.

05

What interests you in this position?

06

Describe a time when you developed and convinced others to do something new or innovative.

07

Please share your approach to leading quality improvement efforts. Include techniques or tools used and how you would measure the impact or success of the improvement efforts.

Required Question