<p>This position is open to current Colorado residents only. </p> <p>The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.</p> <p>The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Employee wellness programs and facilities</p> </li><li> <p>Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects</p> </li><li> <p>Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks</p> </li><li> <p>Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system</p> </li><li> <p>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</p> </li><li> <p>Medical and dental health plans</p> </li><li> <p>Paid life insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Short- and long-term disability coverage</p> </li><li> <p>11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off</p> </li><li> <p>Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition assistance for college-level courses including Masters degree programs</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and</p> </li><li> <p>A variety of employee resource groups</p> </li></ul> <p>Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:  https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Work Unit</p> <p>The Field Services Section exists to address for the public, governmental entities, the regulated community, and the Department, technical and regulatory issues primarily related to compliance assistance and compliance assurance for drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities (and other discharging facilities) including the following activities: compliance evaluation inspections and sanitary surveys; technical and compliance assistance; regulation and policy development, and provision of technical services in support of the Water Quality Control Division's (Division) programs to provide financial assistance for drinking water and wastewater treatment facility construction.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>This position is an Engineer in Training I which is an entry-level engineering position and  completed work from this position will be reviewed by higher level engineers. This class reflects that the employee will be training on processes and procedures under the direct supervision of a PE II unit manager. This position exists to perform, track and assist in managing to completion, the broadest possible array of tasks and projects associated with the Section's field-based engineering activities described above. Major elements of position responsibilities include performing technical field work that consists of field engineering evaluations of drinking water and wastewater treatment facility consistency with approved designs, engineering evaluations of treatment facility operations and performance, compliance inspections for drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, field response and support of spills and drinking water emergencies, enforcement and other technical, field-based compliance assurance support and operator and other training, etc., providing assistance to the public at large, providing compliance assistance to facilities and individuals regulated by the Division.</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  </p> <p> </p> <p>Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:</p> <p>ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering.</p> <p>Substitutions</p> <p>Current enrollment as an Engineer-Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the required degree.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Please make sure your Engineer Intern  information is clearly documented on your application if you are using this as a substitution for a degree.</p> </li><li> <p>To View Enrollment Requirements click here for Enrollment Requirements for Engineer Interns</p> </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position should have the following experience:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Current or prior state government experience reviewing permits or applications for permits for a regulatory agency;</p> </li><li> <p>Relevant years of State service shall be considered;</p> </li><li> <p>Formal coursework in environmental, chemical, civil, or other engineering discipline;</p> </li><li> <p>Environmental protection directly related to implementation of governmental drinking water quality standards;</p> </li><li> <p>Experience reviewing and interpreting permit documents, development and construction plans and documents, regulations and other complex technical documents;</p> </li><li> <p>Registration as an Engineer Intern and/or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of partners;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to communicate complex technical matters to non-technical individuals, including policy makers;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to interpret and communicate public health and environmental requirements of the Department of Public Health and Environment;</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to synthesize and analyze technical information;</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel;</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent computer skills with Google Documents and Sheets.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.</p> </li></ul> <p>Conditions of Employment:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. </p> </li><li> <p>The position may be required to travel independently for trainings, meetings and site visits.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be available in the event of an emergency, and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location.</p> </li></ul> <p>Appeal Rights: </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.</p> <p>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, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.</p> <p>A complete application packet must include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>A completed State of Colorado application.</p> </li><li> <p>A cover letter that addresses how you meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications.</p> </li><li> <p>If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript </p> </li><li> <p>If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.</p> </li><li> <p> Completed responses to supplemental questions.</p> </li></ul> <p>The Selection Process </p> <ul> <li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li><li> <p>A top group, of up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.</p> </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>ADAAA Accommodations:</p> <p>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 daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5. </p>