CPRG Methane Grant Support Specialist - EPS I

About the Department

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

ABOUT US:

Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . join us in serving our communities 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.

Mission - To advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.

Vision -  To create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

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://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Position Duties

The Work Unit:

The Policy Innovations Unit within the Office of Innovations in Planning and Air Quality Data develops innovative strategies to achieve long-term air pollution goals, including ozone attainment and the state’s greenhouse gas reduction targets. This includes identifying and evaluating strategies for pollution reduction and prevention, gathering and analyzing data and information, and transforming those strategies and data into effective, elegant, and practical regulations and policies. The unit engages with research projects, stays up to date on air quality research articles, monitors data, and stays abreast of technological advances in monitoring air pollution.

What You Will Do:

This position provides support to the execution of the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant award by the Air Pollution Control Division. This Grant includes activities associated with monitoring and mitigation of methane emissions from various sources across the State.  This position will directly support implementation of a subgrant program, perform monitoring of existing contracts associated with the grant, and assist in responses to the results of grant-funded projects.  This position expires at the end of the grant period in September 2029.

Key Responsibilities:

CPRG landfill subgrant program support. 

• Support the monitoring and oversight of multiple subawardee contracts, including review of submittals, reception of inquiries and requests, and documentation of performance against established quality requirements.
• Support the application and selection process for subawardees. 
• Assist in meeting APCD reporting requirements associated with interagency agreements and contracts.
• Support other APCD programs in understanding programmatic needs associated with incoming permit applications, incoming compliance and design plan proposals, and other time-sensitive documents.

CPRG general program support 

• Support APCD’s launch of a methane plume detection and response protocol.
• Support analysis of incoming data and project results.   
• Develop periodic reporting materials as required by the grant and interagency agreements. 
• Support contract monitoring activities as directed by supervisor or other staff. 

Other Duties as Assigned

• Supports other Office of Innovations in Planning and Regulatory Affairs program initiatives and actions.  
• Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, supports projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Conducts professional, position-related development activities, reviews technical literature, and attends in-house and external training.

Minimum Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

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

Experience Only:

Five (5) years of experience in grant administration, compliance tracking, business development, project management, contract oversight, or similar.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in grant administration, compliance tracking, business development, project management, contract oversight, or similar, equal to five (5) 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
• Experience working on federal grants and with EPA grants in particular, or significant demonstrated grant experience including tracking, monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
• Experience working with subrecipients, contractors, vendors, and/or regulated entities.
• Experience working across teams, agencies or similar groups to advance common goals, track progress, and establish process improvements.
• Experience in efficient analysis of incoming data, and proposing appropriate responses.
• Ability to manage multiple monitoring activities and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to collaboration, being flexible and jumping in where needed. 

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.

Other Qualifications

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:

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.
3. 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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