ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST - Dredge and Fill Protection Unit

Work Unit

The Clean Water Compliance and Enforcement Section is responsible for ensuring the regulated community complies with the requirements of the Colorado Water Quality Control Act (Act) and its implementing regulations. The work is implemented in cooperation with other units in the division and ranges from informal compliance assistance and assurance services to formal enforcement activities. Staff achieve the goals of the section by reviewing self-reported data, conducting inspections and desk audits, and then comparing that information against established compliance criteria. The Dredge and Fill Protection Unit, housed in the Compliance and Enforcement Section, will issue authorizations for dredge and fill activities, conduct compliance oversight of dredge and fill activities, and provide compliance assistance to the regulated community. The ultimate goal is to ensure conformance with various water quality related laws and policies that are intended to protect public health and the environment.

About the position

Residency Requirement: 

Five (5) years of relevant experience in environmental protection, environmental permitting, and/or environmental compliance. 

A combination of related education in biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, hydrology, watershed science or closely-related field and/or relevant experience in environmental protection, environmental permitting, and/or environmental compliance equal to five (5) years

The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies

• Experience with water quality regulation and protection.
• Relevant years of State service shall be considered.
• Experience evaluating compliance with Section 404 Clean Water Act requirements, permits, and rules/ policies.
• Experience developing, interpreting, or evaluating compliance with Clean Water Act discharge permits.
• Experience providing compliance assistance, assurance, and oversight related to environmental requirements.
• Ability to think critically to solve problems and make decisions.
• Demonstrates a commitment to public service.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills by responding and relating well to people in all positions.
• Ability to confront difficult situations, maintain objectivity, and negotiate to achieve results.
• Natural ability to resolve conflicts (with both internal and external customers).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or convictions of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges.

• Must be able to operate a State duties while carrying out duties of position. 

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 dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us 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.

1. A completed State of Colorado application submitted online via colorado.gov/jobs by the application deadline.
2. 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.
3. If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts can be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

1. 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. 
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
   1. 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. 
3. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.