RESIDENCY WAIVER - Engineering Operating Permit Unit Supervisor - PE II - HYBRID

The Work Unit:

What you will be doing:

This position exists to supervise the operating permit program and directs the processing of a variety of complex permit applications. Administrative duties include: performance planning and review; budget preparation and tracking; directing and coordinating staff activities; coordinating with other work units; preparing required reports; and developing procedural memos regarding the permit process.  Technical duties include: reviewing permits by the Unit’s permit engineers; evaluating applicable requirements; determining whether sources will comply with all applicable air quality regulations and standards; ensuring that all permit processing deadlines are met and that comments from U.S. EPA and the public are addressed; providing information and assistance to the public and to local agencies in regard to interpreting and understanding regulations and the regulatory process; and providing input in the regulatory development process.  This position also plays a key role in leading a variety of process improvement initiatives to improve the Stationary Source Program’s business processes.

Job Duties:

Supervision

Plan, prioritize, and assign workload, and analyze and monitor workflow and progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meets standards, deadlines for deliverables, and program goals and objectives.  Establish work schedules, review and approve work time and absences using the automated system. Identify training and developmental needs, and provide training to develop skills. Provide feedback and coaching; write, review, and sign performance plans; evaluate and sign performance evaluations. Resolve employee performance problems and issues, disputes, and informal (Step 1) grievances; issue corrective actions and initiate discipline as needed. Write and review position descriptions, recommend promotions or demotions, changes in pay, and sign personnel action forms. Initiate the hiring process, provide subject matter expertise to OHR during the comparative analysis process, interview applicants, and hire employees after consultation with the second-level appointing authority. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Department and Statewide policies and procedures. 

Residency Requirement: 

Two (2) years of professional experience in Title V air permitting, one of which must have been as a licensed professional engineer.

Appropriate education in addition to that required for the professional engineer license will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Previous experience managing a team and/or project        

• Previous experience reviewing work by other staff        

• At least 3 years prior experience working with and understanding Colorado air quality regulations        

• At least 3 years prior experience with air quality construction permits       

• At least 3 years prior experience with air quality Title V operating permits                                   

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 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, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

A complete application packet must include:

• A completed State of Colorado application.

• RESUME

• Answered supplemental questions.

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application.

• 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:

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.

• 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.

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