ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST I - Paint Stewardship Recycling Specialist - 891

Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as an Environmental Protection Specialist. This role focuses on improving public health by overseeing product stewardship programs for hard-to-recycle materials. You will conduct inspections, provide technical support to the regulated community, and analyze recycling data, all while contributing to a healthier, sustainable Colorado.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Extensive internal professional development opportunities

Flexible retirement benefits

Medical and dental health plans

Paid life insurance

Generous personal time off

Qualifications

• 5 years of full-time work experience with solid waste regulations.
• Experience in solid waste management or recycling programs.
• Knowledge of compliance assistance in environmental matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for the Paint Stewardship Programs.
• Provide compliance assistance and technical outreach.
• Collect and analyze recycling data related to hard to recycle materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, geology, environmental science, or related field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .

Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

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, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 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

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.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch Work Unit
This unit exists to protect human health and the environment by assuring the safe management of solid wastes at solid waste disposal sites and facilities through: ensuring proper storage, treatment and disposal of solid wastes; remediating contaminated facilities and sites; conducting inspections; and providing outreach to industry, governmental entities, and interested stakeholders via guidance development, training and technical and regulatory assistance. In addition, the unit collects, analyzes and reports on data associated with solid waste flow, materials management, recycling, and beneficial use within Colorado. The unit works with stakeholders to institute best practices to involve disproportionately impacted communities.

The Position
This position exists to become a fully functional environmental protection specialist specializing in product stewardship programs for hard to recycle materials. Under supervision and support of other recycling and producer responsibility specialist in the unit, the position will: 1) conduct inspections for the Paint Stewardship Programs, as well as inspections of other solid waste recycling facilities; 2) provide compliance assistance and technical outreach to the regulated community, and 3) collect, analyze, and evaluate waste diversion recycling data associated with hard to recycle materials and authorized product stewardship programs. This position performs regulatory oversight of Colorado’s Paint Stewardship Program, as authorized under SB 14-029. Specific duties of this position are completed with supervisor oversight as an EPS I position.Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of full-time work experience demonstrating knowledge of and experience with solid waste regulations.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, geology, environmental science, engineering (chemical, environmental), industrial hygiene, or a related field.
AND
One (1) year of experience in demonstrating knowledge of and experience with
solid waste control regulations.
OR
Masters from an accredited college or university in chemistry, geology, environmental science, engineering (chemical, environmental), industrial hygiene, or a related field may substitute for the professional experience on a year-for-year basis. (Substitution)

Substitutions
A combination of professional experience in chemistry, geology, environmental science, engineering, industrial hygiene as described in the minimum qualifications above, which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.

This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. See Resume will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated

A copy of yourtranscripts must be submitted at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies:
The preferred experience, competencies, and abilities are highly desirable for this position andwill be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

• Experience within a solid waste recycling program or household hazardous waste program.
• Relevant years of State service shall be considered.
• Knowledge and experience providing technical oversight of solid waste management, recycling or household hazardous waste.
• Experience conducting technical reviews, audits and/or inspections.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with keen attention to details.
• Knowledge and experience writing technical reports.
• Ability to interpret regulations and statutes.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and effective listening skills.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of customers.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus with a variety of customers and organizations.
• Experience providing compliance assistance.
• Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data.

Conditions of Employment
A pre-employment 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. As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to a background check if offered the position.

This position requires the travel of 5% - 10% during the year for site inspections, stakeholder meetings, and meetings.

Applicant Checklist: The following must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. A completed State of Colorado application submitted online via governmentjobs.com by the application deadline.
2. A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and
preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to
your governmentjobs.com application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
3. A copy of your transcripts (unofficial copies accepted).

The Selection Process: Applicants will be notified at each step in the selection process via
email. Emails will come from [e-mail].

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring
manager.

Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the
position or that as a result of no longer being considered, you were discriminated against, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. If an applicant seeks to have an allegation of discrimination reviewed by the Board, that person must file an appeal (petition for hearing) within 10 days of the action or receipt of any final written selection decision. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also applies to all charges of discrimination.