CDPHE APCD ONLY: Manager of Innovation in Planning - EPS V

Department Information

ABOUT CDPHE:

Colorado for All Philosophy: Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.

At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Join us in serving our communities to advance 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.

Join us in serving our communities and advancing Colorado’s health and protecting the places we live, work, learn and play in this beautiful state we call home.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This position will have hybrid workplace options available, at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs.  The employee will still be required to report to the agency address listed on this announcement.

CDPHE offers: 

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.

• Flexible working arrangements

• Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans

• Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off

• Tuition assistance 

• Wellness programs

• Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects

• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Description of Job

The Work Unit: 

The Office of Innovations in Planning and Air Quality Assessment (OIP) is part of the Regulatory Affairs Program within the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division. The purposes of OIP are to support the Division’s air quality planning and strategic development activities, conduct air quality assessment work, and serve as a bridge between different programs within the Division that conduct air quality planning and assessment

What You Will Do:

This position leads the work conducted by the Office of Innovations in Planning. This position serves as the first line supervisor for two full time supervisory staff (Policy Innovations Unit and Data Innovations Unit) and second line supervisor for staff within these two units. This position assigns tasks, monitors progress and work flow, checks the product for timeliness and correctness or soundness, establishes work standards, schedules work, including signing leave requests and approving work hours, and provides input and recommendations to the Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs.

This position oversees a variety of strategic and planning initiatives within the Division, as well as oversees the management and assessment of data in support of various planning and strategic development projects. This position serves as a key component in ensuring that planning and air quality assessment activities within different programs within the Division are well coordinated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management and Leadership  

  • This position is responsible for the management and leadership of OIP. Manage and lead the various programs overseen by OIP.

  • Develop work plans and strategic objectives and provide input to the division’s work plan and strategic plans. Identify opportunities to improve unit work processes (including staff training programs), recommend improvements to the Deputy Director for Regulatory Affairs and implement process improvements.

  • Develop data and metrics to inform decision-making. Monitor and report on progress of OIP in achieving objectives for quality and quantity of work.

  • Conduct personnel planning, budgeting, and other management tasks for OIP. Negotiate and manage contracts related as needed.

• Supervision 

  • Provide direct supervision to Policy Innovations Unit and Data Innovations Unit Supervisors – ensuring appropriate support is provided to supervisees to complete responsibilities and opportunities for professional development are available.

  • Plan, prioritize, assign, analyze, and monitor workflow, and maintain appropriate staffing levels and review 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.

  • Develop work plans, make assignments, provide guidance, provide clear expectations, support, conduct performance management, and ensure personnel are successful in accomplishing their duties.

  • Resolve employee performance problems and issues, disputes, and informal (Step 1) grievances and 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 HR during the comparative analysis process, interview applicants, and hire.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Department and Statewide policies and procedures.

• Provide Technical and Policy Expertise 
  This position has a direct role in air quality policy development and air quality data management and assessment in support of division, department and state air quality goals. This includes: analyzing emissions data; assessing the potential impact of different emission sources; analyzing the feasibility and cost effectiveness of various control strategies; analyzing and assessing current state and federal air quality requirements, and identifying gaps in these requirements that might be filled with new or modified requirements. This position provides expert policy advice, technical insights, regulatory interpretation, and guidance to Division staff and external stakeholders on matters related to air quality policy development and technical analysis, and regulatory development. The position works with division staff and external stakeholders to conduct outreach to inform air quality policy development and air quality assessment processes to ensure meaningful engagement with impacted parties, inclusion of disproportionately Impacted communities, and consultation of subject matter experts.

• Communication and Partnership Development 
  Ensure program communications align with division, department, and executive branch expectations including being accurate, understandable, focused on environmental and public health outcomes, and are person-centered. Communicate regarding program operations with staff, leadership and other department partners. Engage in department, division, and program meetings to ensure coordination. Ensure leadership is timely informed of key events, federal, state and local regulatory and policy efforts. Appropriately and professionally elevate issues to leadership to ensure they are timely informed and prepared before an action escalates. Represent the office, division, and department in federal, state, local and community efforts including workgroups, coalitions, and standing committees. Develop work products for or represent the department at independent, type-1 boards and commissions. Communicate about a wide range of air quality issues with a divergent set of stakeholders. Build partnerships with local governments, NGO’s, community organizations, the RAQC, EPA and other stakeholders in order to develop effective and efficient air quality regulations. Develop or oversee the development of strong oral and written communications that demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of the communication, the intended audience and utilize different modes of communication (informative, instructive, business and persuasive) in a variety of settings such as performance reporting, mandated reports, inspection reports, regulations or policies, guidance and compliance assistance, and communications for communities and individual consumers.

• 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. 

Class Code & Classification Description:

I3A6** Environmental Protection Specialist V

Minimum Qualifications:
NOTE: 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:

Ten (10) years of experience in public policy; environmental science, law, or engineering; air quality regulation and/or policy; or other related work.

Or

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in public policy; environmental science, law, or engineering; air quality regulation and/or policy; or other related work equal to ten (10) years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Relevant experience with the State of Colorado

• Policy and/or planning experience

• Air quality regulation

• Regulatory or legislative experience

• Stakeholder or public engagement

• Facilitation or mediation training or experience

• Management experience

• Data management

• Contract management

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must match approved PD

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

• TRAVEL: Two to three times a year for conferences and meetings
  

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. 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 ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: 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. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.

• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be 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 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 [email protected] 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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