Indoor Air Field Ops Supervisor - EPS IV

About the Department

ABOUT US:

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. 

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.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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 Indoor Environment Program (IEP) exists to implement and enforce three state-wide, legislatively-mandated, regulatory programs: asbestos control, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) registration, and lead-based paint control. The program develops regulations, issues permits and certificates, inspects sources for compliance with those regulations, takes appropriate enforcement action against entities found to be out of compliance, and responds to spills and emergencies (e.g., building fires), complaints, and natural disasters (e.g., tornadoes, wildfires, and floods).

What You Will Do:

This position exists to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations in order to minimize release of and exposure to asbestos and lead-based paint hazards and to minimize CFC releases into the environment, by conducting inspections in addition to training, supervising and monitoring EP Interns, EPS Is, IIs, and IIIs who identify potential health and safety problems, evaluate and mitigate the seriousness of the problem and to help implement and enforce regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision and Performance Management

• Provides direct, formal supervision of seven (7) FTE. 
• 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.
• Ensures grant obligations are met 
• Takes responsibility for the appropriate training, including both onboarding and on-going staff development, to ensure unit staff is sufficiently prepared to successfully complete job duties.

Oversight of Permits and Notifications Procedures and Processes

• Position ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory permitting and notification requirements by training EP Interns and EPS Is, as well as monitoring the work of EPS IIs, to review and process 
  • asbestos and lead-based paint abatement applications 
  • demolition notifications
  • variance requests
  • 10-day waiver requests
  • opt-out applications 
• Position will schedule permit rotation duties and develop and implement a sustainable and equitable system for the efficient handling and processing of the various permit applications, and the related emails, phone calls and walk-in visitors. 
• Position will mediate when difficulties in the permitting process arise. 
• Position will also oversee and review the process for CFC equipment registration applications and work with staff to study the existing policies and procedures to determine if more efficient means and methods can accomplish the same ends.

Conduct Field Inspections including Training and Oversight for Field Staff

• Position ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations by conducting and overseeing in-the-field training and “classroom” discussions for all field staff (EP Interns, EPS Is and IIs) on all aspects of conducting asbestos, lead and CFC inspections, investigations, including evidence collection, documentation and chain-of-custody procedures, and course audits. 
• Position will be called upon when natural disasters (e.g., fires, floods, tornadoes, etc.) or when other emergencies or major spills occur, to contact, mobilize and direct field inspectors by implementing standard operating procedures developed by the Indoor Environment Program.
• Ensures that staff collect and process evidence and documentation for enforcement cases and complete enforcement cases quickly and efficiently. 
• Handles large, complex or contentious projects with assistance from IEP staff at the EP Intern, I, II, III and IV levels. 
• Position will coordinate with the other IEP Unit Supervisor (EPS IV) to ensure all field operations are handled quickly and efficiently.

Program Support  

• Assists the IEP Program Manager and the other IEP Unit Supervisor (EPS IV) with the development and/or review of new and existing policies and procedures concerning various program activities. 
• Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures, identifies what works and what needs improvement, and then makes recommendations for improvements and problem resolution. 
• Assists in achieving inspection goals as necessary to better educate and inform the regulated community on how to achieve and maintain compliance with the applicable regulations thereby reducing the incidence of enforcement actions and better protecting public health. 
• Position keeps abreast of technical advancements and national policy so as to help determine if adjustments to regulation are required. 
• Position provides technical and non-technical advice to senior management.
• Ensures that contracted local health departments perform as required by contract; 
• Assists with the field operations portions of the TSCA (Asbestos in Schools) and Lead grants; 
• Assists, as needed, with the prosecution of enforcement cases, including penalty determinations and crafting settlement agreements. 
• Assists with the regulation revision process, in particular with stakeholder meetings; 
• Conducts Training Provider instructor application review and approval and the associated course audits; 
• Oversees General Abatement Contractor application review and approval
• Audits and monitors local agency contract work.

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

Residency Requirement:

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

Experience Only:

Nine (9) years of relevant experience in environmental regulation of asbestos, lead-based paint, and/or chlorofluorocarbons or similar work related to position.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education (environmental sciences, natrual sciences, building science, sustainability, or environmental engineering) and/or relevant experience in environmental regulation of asbestos, lead-based paint, and/or chlorofluorocarbons or similar work equal to nine (9) years

**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.**

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 with Colorado's asbestos, ozone depleting refrigerants, and lead-based paint regulations
• Conducting environmental regulatory compliance inspections, including Colorado Regulation 8, Part B - asbestos; AHERA; and the asbestos NESHAP.
• Providing training to others for conducting environmental regulatory compliance inspections
• Developing and completing education and outreach activities about regulatory programs to both stakeholders and the general public
• Understanding and explaining State and Federal air quality regulations in order to provide compliance information and technical guidance to the public and regulated entities
• Enforcing environmental regulations by investigating, compiling and organizing enforcement case information
• Monitoring compliance with statutory permitting and notification requirements by reviewing asbestos and lead abatement and demolition notifications
• Reviewing requests for variances from environmental regulatory requirements
• Responding to requests from the public and regulated community to provide technical assistance on asbestos, lead and CFC hazards, State and Federal regulations, and control measures to minimize or eliminate the potential for exposure

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• TRAVEL:  30% but may be daily or weekly depending on inspections schedule for travel to training, inspection sites, disaster areas, spills, etc.
• SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must take and pass asbestos and lead-based paint training AND take and pass environmental hazard (lead and asbestos) physical? 
• SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required per site conditions

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.
• COVER LETTER: please describe how your professional/supervisory experience aligns with the preferred qualifications of this position and what interests you in this position
• 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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