<p>This position is only open to Colorado state residents. </p> <p>This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.</p> <p>APPLY EARLY! This position will close once 50 applications have been received.</p> <p>Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.</p> <p>Be BOLD and make a real difference...</p> <p>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</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>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>Employee wellness programs and facilities </li><li>Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects </li><li>Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks </li><li>Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system </li><li>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 </li><li>Medical and dental health plans </li><li>Paid life insurance </li><li>Short- and long-term disability coverage </li><li>11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off </li><li>Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees </li><li>Tuition assistance for college level courses including Master's degree programs </li><li>Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and a variety of employee resource groups </li></ul> <p>Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:  https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service</p> <p>The Work Unit:</p> <p>This work unit exists to implement the requirements of the Federal and State Acts regarding Title V operating permits, including other Clean Air Act titles that must be implemented through the Title V program: Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM), Acid Rain, Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT), New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Nonattainment New Source Review (NANSR), and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) programs. It helps ensure that Colorado correctly applies all necessary rules and regulations regarding major sources as required under the Federal and State Acts. Permit application reviews include performing highly technical engineering analysis to determine Applicable Requirements, estimating emissions of air pollutants and evaluating air pollution control equipment. The unit provides other engineering staff, Division staff, applicants and the public with interpretations, clarifications, and policy guidance regarding air quality regulations, standards, and requirements for major sources.</p> <p>What you will be doing</p> <p>This is an entry level training position that learns, under the direct supervision and guidance of senior Title V supervisory staff, to conduct engineering reviews of complex air pollution operating permit applications via an analysis of permit application data and information using mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering sciences. Along with the operating permit, the engineer in this position will draft a Technical Review Document to accompany the permit and provide supplemental information about the source, applicable regulations, and rationale behind specific permit conditions and/or decisions made regarding the permit source. This position learns to suggest revisions as needed to regulations and standards, provide information and assistance to the public and to local agencies in regard to interpreting and understanding regulations and the regulatory process, assists in the development of new processes and procedures to better implement the Operating Permit program, and provide information and assistance to the public and local agencies in regard to interpreting and understanding regulations and the regulatory process.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <p>Engineering Review and Draft Operating Permits  </p> <p>Under the direct supervision and guidance of senior Title V engineering supervisory staff the position will be in training to:</p> <ul> <li>Conduct engineering review of air pollution operating permit applications for administrative and technical completeness, verification of emissions type and quantity, determination of air quality compliance status, evaluation and approval or development of periodic and/or compliance assurance monitoring plans, and requests/receives missing or supplemental information needed. </li><li>Gain and use an understanding of process flow diagrams and/or schematics, basic process and equipment design, conducting engineering estimates of relevant processes, evaluating air pollution control equipment effectiveness, evaluating impacts of process, equipment, or control changes for emission sources. </li><li>Prepare Clean Air Act Title V air quality operating permits for multiple types of industries. </li><li>Participate in public hearings regarding air quality operating permits, as necessary. </li><li>Respond to EPA, industry, and public comments/concerns. </li><li>The complexity of permits assigned will take into account the specific work experience and abilities of the employee as well as the overall balance and distribution of permits within the unit. </li></ul> <p>Organizational Development</p> <p>With direction and assistance of the senior Title V engineering supervisory staff, the position trains to:</p> <ul> <li>Prepare strategies for implementation of the Operating Permit program and develops schedules.  </li><li>Design or modify relevant forms and participates in team meetings.  </li><li>Participate in special projects as requested, regarding team-related organization and function.  </li><li>Educate and interact with external stakeholders on operating permits, applications, and permitting efficiency and other special projects when appropriate.  </li><li>Correlate interaction of various provisions of the Federal operating Permit rules with Colorado rules and regulations.  </li><li>Respond to public/private inquiries regarding the Operating Permit program.  </li></ul> <p>Professional Education </p> <ul> <li>Keeps current on the latest technological developments and their influence on air pollution regulations and practices. </li><li>Reviews relevant publications, attends relevant seminars, conferences and training courses, participates in discussions with professional groups. </li><li>Participates in professional, position-related development activities, including review of technical literature and attending both in-house and formal training. </li></ul> <p>Administrative Activities/Miscellaneous   </p> <ul> <li>Attends staff meetings, Performance Reviews, completes KRONOS entries and performs other administrative activities. </li><li>Conducts/participates in special projects as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Other Duties as Assigned</p> <p>Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.</p> <p>Residency Requirement:</p> <p>This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. </p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  </p> <p> </p> <p>Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution 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>Please make sure your Engineer Intern and/or Professional Engineer License information is clearly documented on your application if you are using this as a substitution for a degree. </li><li>To View Enrollment Requirements click here for Enrollment Requirements for Engineer Interns </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:    </p> <ul> <li>Prior knowledge, through college coursework, prior internships, or prior employment, of the federal Clean Air Act and state air quality regulations.  </li><li>Prior experience, through college coursework, prior internships, or prior employment, working with air quality or air emissions issues.  </li></ul> <p>CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT</p> <ul> <li>A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. </li><li>TRAVEL: several times per year, but may be required up to twice per month depending on scheduling </li></ul> <p>Appeal Rights: (Updated)</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, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.</p> <p>A complete application packet must include:</p> <ul> <li>Completed State of Colorado application. </li><li>COVER LETTER: Describing how your professional/supervisory experience aligns with the preferred qualifications of this position and what interests you in this position </li><li>Answered supplemental questions. </li><li>If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. (if either are unavailable please email the department contact for this posting, listed above) </li><li>If using work experience to qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume". </li><li>If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. </li></ul> <p>The Selection Process:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. </li><li>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. </li><li>A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager. </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> </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 at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.</p>