Department Information

• Employee wellness programs and facilities

• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
• Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
• Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and

• A variety of employee resource groups

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Description of Job

The purpose of this position is to function as a work lead scientist that leads the Criteria Monitoring and Meteorology (CMM) field operations staff in the support of Colorado’s criteria monitoring group that applies the scientific method, theory, and principles in the development and implementation of air quality research projects. Research project support can include the design of research project elements and the acquisition, validation, statistical analysis, and reporting of air quality data. The acquisition of air quality data can further include the maintenance and repair of analyzers, calibrators, and meteorological sensors; maintenance of laboratory standards; verifications of transfer standards; and the configuration of data acquisition systems. Also included are development, configuration, and implementation of new technologies in both field and laboratory environments; management of network resources and tracking network changes; planning, organizing, writing, publishing, and reviewing of program scientific reports and standard operating procedure; and oversight of quality control systems and the performance of ad hoc statistical analyses and reporting of air quality data as needed.

Field Operations Work Lead

• This position provides work lead oversight to four professional FTE. This position ensures that the services and products delivered by the staff are of superior quality, timely, and contribute to the CMM work plan elements or as directed by senior management. The position defines and implements methods, procedures, and processes to improve workflow and productivity. The position provides feedback and coaching to staff on work and projects, assists in training staff, and provides leadership on projects as necessary. This position develops plans for training, career growth, and professional development to enhance staff knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position tracks work schedules, approves leave and timesheets; and works in a team with the group supervisor to evaluate assigned employees’ performance and to develop annual performance plans and annual performance evaluations.

Air Monitoring Project / Experimental / Network Design, Quality Control

• Provide oversight of the meteorological and air quality network, including infrastructure, gaseous standards, laboratory analytical equipment, and data systems, to determine what data needs to be collected and to ensure all data collected is of the highest quality for use in modeling and hypothesis testing of air quality problems. This includes driving to air quality monitoring locations to evaluate and troubleshoot analytical/experimental systems during and outside of normal business hours. Maintain and develop quality control procedures to include the maintenance and development of standard operating procedures. Applies the theory and scientific principles of air quality research in the performance of data analysis, hypothesis testing, and reporting of scientific findings.

Research and Implement New Air Monitoring Technologies

• Evaluate air monitoring networks to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of analytical techniques, sampling systems, and quality control procedures. Research and interpret scientific literature, manufacturer’s manuals, federal monitoring guidance, and federal regulations in order to recommend changes to project design elements through the implementation of new and emerging monitoring technologies and/or procedures. Changes to project designs always consider previous impacts on under-represented communities. Select and delegate the implementation research methods, analytical techniques and new procedures to increase the effectiveness of the experimental design of the monitoring network. Attend national conferences, participate in regional and national work groups and attend training to advance Colorado’s air quality monitoring network.

Manage Air Quality Network Resources

• Manage network resources to ensure the timely and successful implementation of special research projects and the uninterrupted continuation of the compliance monitoring network.

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

To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

The preferred experience and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

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  4+ years experience writing scientific air quality reports and the statistical evaluation of air quality data, air quality monitor system diagnostic data and quality control data for compliance with air quality project goals and objectives;

• 4+ years experience operating, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing air quality monitoring equipment;
• Ability to develop and write Standard Operating Procedures for equipment operations, equipment maintenance and quality control procedures; and schematics for instrument configurations;
• Ability to use the scientific theory of operations in both measurement and test equipment, including computers, in the application of troubleshooting techniques in the repair of faulty equipment or sampling systems;
• Ability to assist in designing, testing, constructing and implementing new technologies;
• Ability to perform descriptive statistics;
• Ability to review and interpret scientific literature, equipment manuals, federal monitoring guidance, and federal regulations to recommend network modifications;
• Knowledge of federal air quality standards and monitoring requirements;

• Knowledge and experience providing data systems oversight and providing leadership in promoting new data system technologies to meet future business needs;

APPEAL RIGHTS: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position or that as a result of no longer being considered, you were discriminated against, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. If an applicant seeks to have an allegation of discrimination reviewed by the Board, that person must file an appeal (petition for hearing) within 10 days of the action or receipt of any final written selection decision. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: 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. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• Critical Status: As a condition of employment, candidates must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place.
• Critical Status: As a condition of employment, candidates must be available in the event of an emergency, (e.g., bio-terrorist attack, chemical attack, disease outbreak or all hazards) and be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location.
• Ability to travel overnight within Colorado once per quarter.
• This position must be able to perform reviews and repairs in the field, which require being legally able to drive a state vehicle and to lift 50 pounds alone, 100 pounds assisted.

A complete application packet must include:

• A completed State of Colorado application.
• A resume
• A cover letter that describes how your professional/supervisory experience aligns with the preferred qualifications of this position.
• Transcripts

• Answered supplemental questions

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.

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

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.