Department Information

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a term-limited position and funding cannot be guaranteed beyond December 31, 2026. The incumbent in this position must be willing and able to resign on this date or when funds run out, whichever comes first.

This job announcement will be closed once 50 applications have been received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible prior to the closing date of January 23, 2025.

This position is open only to current, permanent residents of the State of Colorado.

This position will have remote and 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.

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.

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 position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Coloradans. 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, 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 Master’s 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:

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Description Of Job

Work Unit

The Infrastructure Unit exists within the Water Quality Control Division, Community Development and Partnership Section to assist eligible entities with access to various state and federal funding programs to improve the quality of water for the benefit of public health and the environment of Colorado. Activities include: stakeholder involvement, project coordination, data management, regulatory compliance, contractor oversight, team interactions, guidance development, program tracking and reporting.

Job Description

This term-limited position will coordinate projects and oversee contractor work in implementing lead testing in drinking water under the EPA Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act Lead Testing Grant Program. Additionally, this position will assist with ongoing project management under the Test & Fix Water for Kids Program (funded by Colorado HB22-1358) and other duties as assigned based on the unit workload.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

Adapting and applying the technical, environmental, financial, and programmatic guidelines of funding programs to specific project circumstances using best professional judgement.
Explaining the programs and the public health importance of the programs to external program participants.
Ensuring that the contractor is performing contracted work in a timely and efficient manner.
Reviewing incomplete project submittals with limited or insufficient data and determining the required project procedures to maintain compliance with state or federal funding programs.
Overseeing a large number of lead testing projects with competing priorities.
Acting as a liaison between the school or child care being tested, the contractor, community interests, the department, and other state and federal regulatory groups.
Maintaining a systematic and data-driven approach in managing multiple databases and business processes.
Understanding when coordination and guidance is needed from the Unit Manager to effectively achieve program objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Option One

Six (6) years of relevant experience in environmental or public health regulations, compliance assistance, public health administration, environmental or public health policy, management or protection, or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Option Two

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study in environmental policy or management, biology, physical or health science, environmental health or science, public administration or public health .

AND

Two (2) years of experience in environmental or public health regulations, compliance assistance, public health administration, environmental or public health policy, management or protection, or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Option Three

A Masters degree from an accredited institution in a field of study in environmental policy or management, biology, physical or health science, environmental health or science, sustainability, public health administration or public health or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

Any experience used to qualify for any of the above three options 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.

Preferred Qualifications And Essential Competencies

The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

Previous contractor management to achieve a public health or environmental regulatory objective.
Relevant years of State service shall be considered.
Experience in administration of state or federal funding programs.
Experience in contract administration.
Demonstrated work experience with the State of Colorado procurement/contract requirements.
Experience providing programmatic/procedural oversight to ensure compliance with statute, regulation, or rule.
Proven analytical skills that demonstrated a process improvement.
Knowledge and experience working with Google Suite.
Critical thinking ability with demonstrated talent for analyzing and assessing all sides of a question or an issue in order to make a more informed decision.
Ability to create technical written material, including instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables.
Exceptional planning, organization, and time management skills.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Please note that while this job announcement details both minimum requirements as well as desired skills and experience, we want to remind applicants that you do not need to have all the preferred qualifications to be considered for this role. If you have a passion for this type of work along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest.

Conditions of Employment

A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Must maintain ability and willingness to independently travel approximately 10% of the time.
Ability and willingness to operate a vehicle to perform assigned duties.

Supplemental Information

A Complete Application Packet Must Include

A completed State of Colorado application submitted online via colorado.gov/jobs by the application deadline.
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 colorado.gov/jobs application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
If using education to qualify, please attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable).
Completion of the Supplemental Questions in this announcement.

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, 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 your 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: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

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 at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.

Benefits

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:

www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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