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Senior Review Engineer - Professional Engineer - Engineering Section

Salary

$92,508.00 - $111,009.60 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FAA01524-08/26/25

Department

Department of Public Health & Environment

Division

Water Quality Control Division

Opening Date

08/26/2025

Closing Date

9/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

4500 E Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80246, USA

Department Contact Information

Rosalie Esparza [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

Water Quality Control Division - Engineering Section

This position is open only to State of Colorado Residents

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.... Make a REAL difference . . . and join us in serving our communities in advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

In addition to free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path and flexible working arrangements, click the link below to review additional benefits and perks!!!!Careers (https://cdphe.colorado.gov/careers)

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/cdpheintranet/culture-strategy-equity-and-innovation/human-resources/current-employees/pslf-public-service-loan-forgiveness)

Description of Job

The Unit:

The Engineering 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: water and wastewater engineering plan review and technical and compliance assistance; regulation and policy development; and provision of technical services in support of the division’s programs to provide financial assistance for drinking water and wastewater treatment facility construction.

About the Position:

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 design/plans review activities described above. Major elements of position responsibilities include review and decision-making of technical submittals (design and other engineering submittals), providing assistance to the public at large, developing policies and guidance, classifying facilities per Regulation 100, providing compliance and associated technical assistance to facilities and individuals regulated by the division, and taking action to assure regulatory compliance by regulated entities.

What you will be doing:

+ Based upon conformance with the applicable regulations and statute and upon engineering knowledge of treatment process capabilities, reviews and recommends approval or denial of site location applications. Reviews for conformance with design criteria and applicable regulations/statutes and issues approval or denial for wastewater and drinking water treatment and conveyance facility design submittals; reviews and makes technical adequacy decisions for other technical submittals. Reviews technical documents and performs other actions to support financial assistance programs. All of the design/plans/technical review activities may also include the performance of site visits and project-related meetings as well as construction inspections as required for funding programs or as needed to facilitate efficient review work.

+ This position may lead or support projects for internal or external customers that result in process improvement for the section, division, or department, support projects lead by department staff, or address the need of external stakeholders, customers, or beneficiaries. This activity may include project management; training participation; solo, work group, or technical advisory activities; lead and support activities; coordination and communication; and development of work product, regulations, policies, presentations, or other discrete deliverables. The activity may include site visits and travel as required to support the needs of the project.

+ Provides information and training to engineers, and/or operators of treatment facilities informally during telephone conversations, site visits and meetings and formally during training sessions in support of project submittal and operator certification requirements. Assists in the development of procedures, guidance, policies and/or regulations and interprets policies and regulations in support of drinking water and wastewater legislative mandates to ensure the provision of safe drinking water and properly treated wastewater.

+ Responds to requests for information from the public, the regulated community, governmental entities, environmental groups, professional consultants, department and division teams and sections, and section members on: technical and regulatory aspects of water and wastewater treatment facility planning, siting, design, operation, financing, rate structure, construction, and pollution prevention strategies; site-specific drinking water treatment process issues and participates in public forums relating to water and wastewater treatment facility design, site planning, and performance including associated water quality and public health implications of various treatment alternatives.

+ Participates in and assists with development of internal policies and procedures that pertain to work performed in the Division. These efforts can include standard operating procedures, stakeholder meetings, quality improvement work and other activities directed at unit, section and division processes, including participation in team activities outside of the engineering section.

+ As part of the technical review work, ensures that the content of all reports and engineering submittals meet the requirements of applicable regulations and statutes that may not be specifically included or addressed in design criteria or other design-related guidance. This includes normal site location application and drinking water and wastewater design submittals as well as reports or other information that is submitted by an entity to meet compliance assurance, enforcement or permit compliance schedule requirements. The incumbent may also be assigned to perform or support diagnostic inspections and/or comprehensive performance evaluations at treatment facilities with technically-challenging compliance issues that are often related to engineering or operational issues. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting formal and informal enforcement actions including provision of testimony to support formal enforcement actions of the division directed at regulated facilities. Although not a primary responsibility for this position, there may be an occasion where the incumbent may need to respond to emergencies that are associated with drinking water and ambient water quality such as spills and treatment facility failures resulting from operational problems, tampering, inadequate design or natural disasters.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

An applicant must meet the minimum qualifications for this job.

Experience Only:

Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

Substitutions:

NONE

This experience 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.

NOTE: Click on the link here toHOW TO APPLY (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) and submit a complete application. That documents your work history giving details of your qualifications, including how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position when listing your work history.

* YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR VALID LICENSURE AS A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER FROM THE COLORADO STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR ARCHITECTS, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS*

Conditions of Employment;

Must be willing to:

+ A pre-employment background check

+ Current Valid Licensure as a Professional Engineer from Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors

+ Travel 10% of time for engineering site visits and may required over night depending on the destination of the site visit

+ Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Relevant state of Colorado work experience.

+ Experience with water and wastewater treatment, storage and conveyance facilities.

+ Effective communication and coordination skills with customers, stakeholders, and public water systems.

+ Experience conducting technical reviews.

+ Proficiency in writing policy or guidance documents

+ Knowledge of federal and state regulations, state statute, and the specific areas of authority for the various agencies, as they relate specifically to drinking water quality and clean water compliance.

+ Strong organization and/or project management skills;

+ Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.

Appeal Rights:

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:

+ A complete application that documents your work history giving details of your qualifications, including how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications when listing your work history.

+ A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position,

+ A copy of your transcripts if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. (unofficial copy acceptable)

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

The Selection 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 by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

+ A top group, up to six (6) 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 about E-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, Dan McKenna, at [email protected] or call 303-692-2060, option 5.

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~

CDPHE IS A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS

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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As a condition of employment, you are required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

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Did you attach a copy of your licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors?

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If you did not attach a copy of your licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Please provide your license number and expiration date.

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If you are a veteran, did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application?

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Give an example of a time when active listening and communication helped solve a problem with a client or customer. (1-2 paragraphs)

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Describe a situation when your were overwhelmed with your workload. What steps were taken to manage it, and what was the result? (1-2 paragraphs)

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