REINSTATEMENT CDPHE APCD ONLY: Senior Consultant for Air Pollution Control Division

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Colorado (CDPHE) seeks an experienced leader to provide compliance oversight and enforcement expertise within the Air Pollution Control Division. The role supports policy development, interagency collaboration, and regulatory responses to legislative inquiries.

The position emphasizes coordination with APCD teams, adherence to state regulations, and delivering results in a dynamic public-health environment.

Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant experience in Colorado air pollution regulation compliance and enforcement management.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders including state agencies and the EPA.
• Experience managing complex projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance oversight and enforcement guidance for APCD activities.
• Collaborate with program managers to develop and propose regulations.
• Support responses to legislative inquiries and develop policy recommendations.

Skills

Compliance oversight

Enforcement coordination

Legislation analysis

Project management

Job description

CDPHE Reinstatement

Position Number: 1357 Held by: S.McMillan

This announcement is for transparency purposes only.

This position is open only for the reinstatement of the above listed past employee of the listed Department.

Applications will not be considered from any individuals not specifically covered by strict eligibility requirements.

This Air Pollution Control Division position will be filled with a non-competitive reinstatement.

This posting is only open to current residents of the State of Colorado.

ABOUT CDPHE:

At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we are charged with protecting Colorado’s health and environment – a responsibility that affects every person and every community in the state. CDPHE is distinctive because we bring public health and environmental protection together under one agency, recognizing that healthy people depend on healthy places. Our teams prevent diseases and injury, respond to emergencies ranging from E.coli outbreaks to global pandemics, reduce air pollution, protect water quality, regulate health facilities, manage environmental hazards, perform advanced laboratory testing, provide birth and death records, and implement health promoting programs. We turn science and data into action, set statewide standards, and work alongside local public health agencies and community partners to meet Colorado’s most pressing health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE means applying your expertise to complex, consequential work that can improve lives across the state.

Our mission captures this broad portfolio of work: to advance Colorado’s health and protect the places we live, learn, work, and play. Our vision is a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. Achieving the mission and vision takes bold action, talented people, broad partnerships, and a commitment to serving every Coloradan.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Hybrid work options may be available at the supervisor’s discretion and based on business needs. The position will be based at 4300 Cherry Creek S Dr, Glendale, CO 80246, USA

CDPHE Offers:

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• 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.

The Work Unit:

The Compliance and Enforcement Program of the Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) conducts compliance evaluations (i.e. inspections) and stack test oversight, reviews source submitted reports, provides compliance assistance, provides oversight of local agency contracts, and conducts enforcement actions as appropriate for stationary & other sources in Colorado. These responsibilities are divided into two functional sections: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement. The Compliance Monitoring Section conducts compliance evaluations, reviews source submitted reports, and provides compliance assistance for stationary sources (not including the Oil & Gas Sector) in Colorado. The Section also provides oversight of contracts with local agencies which may include inspections, complaint investigations and/or general open burning permits. The Compliance Monitoring Section conducts stack test oversight and Permit Final Approval oversight for all stationary sources (including sources in the Oil & Gas sector) in Colorado. Finally, the Compliance Monitoring Section issues general open burning permits throughout Colorado and is responsible for tracking and reporting source-specific inspection & enforcement data to EPA’s website for oversight purposes. The Enforcement Section implements APCD’s enforcement program by reviewing noncompliance determinations referred for enforcement from programs across the division, including the Compliance and Enforcement Program, the Oil and Gas Program, the Mobile Sources Program, and the Climate Change Program, as well as from the Colorado Energy Office, initiating and resolving enforcement actions with regulated entities. The Enforcement Section is also responsible for evaluating submissions made to the APCD under the Colorado Environmental Audit Privilege and Immunity Law.

What You Will Do:

This position serves as staff authority for compliance oversight and enforcement matters. This position consults with the Compliance and Enforcement Program Manager, Division Director, Deputy Directors, and other Program Managers to support identified key compliance and enforcement activities. This position serves as a subject matter expert in compliance oversight and enforcement matters, as well as integration of these matters into APCD wide efforts to meet the department’s strategic priorities. This position works in consultation with the program managers to support compliance and enforcement policy, supports APCD assessment and response to compliance and enforcement related legislative bill inquiries, and provides compliance and enforcement expertise in the development and proposal of new or modified regulations to the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) for adoption. The position collaborates with state and local environmental protection programs, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as APCD leadership to assess and develop new compliance oversight and enforcement related policies to meet the division and program’s operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Oversight Consultation
• Enforcement Activities Consultation
• Legislative Initiatives and Project Management
• Communication, Partnership, and Liaising
• Other Duties as Assigned

Residency Requirement:

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

Class Code & Classification Description:

H6G8XX Management

Minimum Qualifications:

NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

Experience Only:

Ten (10) years of relevant experience in Colorado air pollution regulation compliance and enforcement management, two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Colorado air pollution regulation compliance and enforcement management equal to ten (10) years, two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Relevant experience with the State of Colorado
• Previous experience researching, analyzing and assessing pending legislation analysis
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and working effectively under tight timeframes and deadlines
• Previous experience working with large volumes of information in a high-pressure setting
• Politically savvy with a proven ability to work within a complex political environment and governmental system
• Previous experience creating verbal and written communication and public speaking
• Strong persuasive skills, proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders
• Demonstrated strong and effective communication, teamwork, flexibility, accountability, adaptable
• Demonstrated strong emotional intelligence and embraces diversity and inclusion
• Practices active listening and is flexible in solutions
• Knowledge of project management and change management principles and tools
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in high pressure positions and deliver results

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Residency Requirement Options:
  • This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

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. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs 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.
• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

CDPHE does not provide visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.

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 at [e-mail] or call 303-692-2060, option 5.