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Air Quality Environmental Protection Intern - EP Intern - HYBRID

Salary

$4,872.00 - $6,090.00 Monthly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FAA02247-05/14/25

Department

Department of Public Health & Environment

Division

Air Pollution Control Division

Opening Date

06/05/2025

Closing Date

6/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Max Number of Applicants

50

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

4300 E Cherry Creek S Dr, Glendale, CO 80246, USA

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

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.

APPLY EARLY! This position will close once 50 applications have been received.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Be BOLD and make a real difference...

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

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.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

+ 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: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Description of Job

The Work Unit :

This work unit exists to: support the Construction Permits, Title V Operating Permits, Oil and Gas Construction Permits, and Inventory units of the Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) by checking for completeness, logging in, and properly coding a large volume and variety of permit applications and APEN submissions into a complex computerized tracking system (referred to as the Permit Tracking System or PTS), in a timely manner, as well as properly processing permit and APEN cancellation requests in PTS; provide information and assistance to Division staff, permit applicants, the public and local agencies in regard to the status of permit applications; consult with Division staff and management on policy and procedures concerning application completeness reviews, the application log-in process, and PTS; provide training (formal and informal) to inspectors, engineers, and other staff on log-in procedures, completeness reviews, and the use of PTS; support making policy decisions during LEAN and other process improvement projects as they relate to workflow and data system improvements; provide other Division staff, applicants, and the public with interpretations, clarifications, and policy guidance regarding air quality regulations, standards, and requirements for stationary sources.

What you will be doing

The purpose of this position is to apply theories, principles, and models of the physical sciences to the review and evaluation of air permit applications and to work closely with permitting and inspection staff to ensure that data is complete and accurate. In order to get accurate data, this position must be able to interpret emissions data and calculate emissions in order to identify errors in calculations and provide guidance to applicants, which in turn helps sources get into and maintain compliance with regulations and permit requirements. This position will carry out established processes and operations by learning to apply and follow procedures, techniques, rules, and regulations. This position must possess advanced quantitative technical skill sets, including scientific and mathematical proficiencies, as well as the ability to learn a wide variety of technical analysis procedures in order to appropriately review application materials to determine compliance with regulatory and permit-specific requirements, search records for background information, analyze pollution data, and make informed decisions regarding processing methods. The position must develop proficiency in collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders including the general public, regulated entities, and other work units within the APCD in order to implement existing standard operating procedures. This position also frequently works closely with other work units throughout the Division on process improvement and the development of new work procedures, as warranted by fluctuations in business needs and changes in regulations.

Job Duties:

APEN Review, Analysis, and Database Update

+ Reviews construction permit applications and APENs, uses various engineering and scientific principles to analyze what type of action is requested, ascertains whether the necessary information is contained in the application, and then electronically captures the application in the permit tracking system by properly coding the emission points, service type, source type, etc. in accordance with established procedural guidance. This position must rely on their understanding of the overall business process and requirements of various individual work units, as well as many different emission source types, to select the appropriate processing method; once the correct processing method has been determined, the individual steps and end result are clearly defined in work unit SOPs.

+ XA/XP Pilot Process: This position processes applications and issues exemption letters for specific source types to reduce the permitting backlogs. This requires thoughtful application of scientific principles with a thorough technical analysis of application materials and understanding of our regulations.

+ Application Rejection Process: This position reviews application materials for completeness, accuracy, and relevance. A thorough technical and regulatory analysis is required in order to determine if an application should be rejected.

+ Routinely monitors data integrity and makes necessary corrections when discrepancies are found or reported directly to this position. Works with immediate supervisor to address frequently observed issues, so that appropriate training can be provided to staff members, as needed.

Process Improvement

The position, in conjunction with other units and staff within the program, supports the design & implementation of new database system functionalities and workflow processes to improve the effectiveness of program resources. This duty involves transmitting information from the end-user to the supervisor so that both parties understand what is needed from the data systems and workflow processes. This job duty may involve testing of software as it is presented by the contracting company and relaying any anomalies or problems that are encountered with the development (test) system to the supervisor and contracting company so that issues are addressed before the software is placed into production. This requires a thorough understanding of both our regulatory and business needs.

Customer Service

Interacts with Division staff, permit applicants, the public, and local agencies to provide information regarding the status and completeness of permit applications. Serves as a resource to staff outside of the work unit on use of the Permit Tracking System (PTS), application completeness, and workflow procedures. Maintain and update, as needed, a working knowledge of APCD permitting and inspection procedures and thresholds in order to provide informed responses to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Maintain and update, as needed, a working knowledge of APCD invoicing practices and procedures in order to provide informed responses to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

Cancellation Request Review, Analysis, and Database Update

Reviews cancellation request documents, analyzes the selected reason for cancellation, ascertains whether the necessary information is contained in the cancellation document, and then logs the cancellation data into the tracking system by properly coding the emission points, service type, etc. in accordance with established procedural guidance. This position must rely on their understanding of the overall business process and requirements of various individual work units, as well as many different emission source types, to select the appropriate processing method; once the correct processing method has been determined, the individual steps and end result are clearly defined in work unit SOPs.

Other Duties as Assigned

Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in physical and/or biological science, environmental science, engineering, or a field closely related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in physical and/or biological science, environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field equal to four (4) years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

+ Knowledge and experience interpreting or implementing state and/or federal air quality regulations

+ Data analysis and reporting skills

+ Outstanding skills and abilities in verbal and written communications, along with effective listening skills

+ Ability to apply new technologies

+ Ability to work well independently as well as in or with a team

+ Excellent organizational skills; the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity, knowing the status of activities at all times

+ Knowledge of and ability to apply concepts and principles of environmental science

+ Strong technology skills, including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, etc., and ability to adapt new technologies to improve processes

+ Excellent critical thinking skills

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

+ A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

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.

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.

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 [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

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 .

Supplemental Information

A complete application packet must include:

+ Completed State of Colorado application.

+ Answered supplemental questions.

+ 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)

+ 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".

+ If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 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.

+ 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.

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 aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/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 [email protected] call 303-692-2060, option 5.

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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