[ES_JOBS_NET] Air Quality Scientist - 02364, Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/2487807/air-quality-scientist-02364


This announcement will remain open until July 10, 2019, or until we have identified an adequate applicant pool of 40, whichever occurs first.  As such, applicants are encouraged to submit applications early.

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

Make a real difference . . .

Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talent to create a healthier Colorado? Are you looking for a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a fantastic position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of Colorado's people and the quality of its environment.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free, walkable campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near the Cherry Creek bike path, Whole Foods, Glendale City Set, RTD bus lines, and the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
*         Health Links certified Family Friendly Business<https://www.healthlinkscertified.org/>
*         Tuition assistance for current enrollment in college coursework
*         Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and a variety of employee resource groups
*         Employee wellness program including locker rooms, bike storage lockers, on-site yoga, and health insurance premium savings
*         Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
*         Internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
*         Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
*         Strong retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)<https://www.copera.org/>
*         Medical and dental health insurance plans<https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits>
*         State-paid life insurance and short-term disability insurance
*         10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation and sick leave, and paid volunteer and parental academic leave

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

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service?<https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service>
Description of Job

The Work Unit:
The Modeling and Emissions Inventory (MEI) Unit performs and reviews air quality-related analyses for a variety of air programs to meet Federal and State regulatory requirements, including state implementation plans, stationary source permitting, mobile source control programs, National Environmental Policy Act actions, and hazardous waste site studies. The analyses include air quality impact modeling, emission modeling, meteorological analysis, and emission inventory development. The spatial scales of analyses include near-field, far-field, and regional scale. Emission inventory work includes the compilation and development of comprehensive multi-pollutant inventories suitable for use in air quality modeling and conformity. Emission inventory development work includes on-road and non-road mobile sources, area sources, and small stationary sources not included in the Division's Air Pollution Emission Notice program. Meteorological applications include review of the adequacy of meteorology for near-field modeling and evaluation of output from meteorological models for regional modeling purposes. This unit also exists to provide technical work products and analyses to internal and external customers.

What You'll Be Doing:
This position's primary job is to review and determine if air quality modeling submitted with a permit application demonstrates compliance or noncompliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Colorado Ambient Air Quality Standards, PSD Increments, and Air Quality Related Values, for major and minor sources of air pollution. The use of scientific research methods, theory, and principles along with Environmental Protection Agency tools, regulations, and guidance are used to determine compliance or noncompliance. The position works with applicants, consultants, other regulatory agencies, and Division staff to make sure the pollution source is characterized as realistically as possible, review the modeling, and to communicate the results of the modeling review. This position will also support the Air Division with special air quality studies, NEPA reviews, development of emission inventories and special projects.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in meteorology, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering, environmental science, or atmospheric science or closely related field AND two (2) years of professional experience in air quality related meteorology and experience performing and supporting technical air quality analyses.

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.

Substitutions:
*         Professional level experience which included air quality related meteorology and experience performing and supporting technical air quality analyses which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may substitute for the degree on a year-for year basis.
*         Additional education in meteorology, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering, environmental science, or atmospheric science or closely related degree may substitute for the general experience on a year-for-year basis.

Conditions of Employment:
*         A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. All job finalists require successful completion of a background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Human Resources office with an official disposition of any charges.

Preferred Qualifications and Essential Competencies:
The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
*         Advanced degree in meteorology, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering, environmental science, or atmospheric science.
*         Knowledge of EPA air quality permitting regulations and guidance.
*         Knowledge and experience using EPA dispersion models.
*         Knowledge and experience performing data verification and data validation.
*         Knowledge and experience performing air emissions calculations.
*         Knowledge and experience managing and analyzing large data sets.
*         Knowledge of the effects of complex terrain on dispersion of pollutants.
*         Knowledge of the effects of complex terrain on local wind direction and speed.
*         Knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite.
*         Knowledge and experience writing technical reports.
*         Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of audiences.
*         Ability to work independently.
*         Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
*         Attention to detail.
*         Reasoning Ability.
Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist: The following must be submitted by the application deadline.
1.      A completed State of Colorado application submitted online via colorado.gov/jobs by the application deadline.
2.      Cover letter. Attachments must be uploaded to your colorado.gov/jobs application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
3.      If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
4.      If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts can be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process: Applicants will be notified at each step in the selection process via email. Emails will come from info at governmentjobs.com.
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.
a.       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.
 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 applies to all charges of discrimination.

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<http://www.dhs.gov/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: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Jennifer Sanchez at jennifer.sanchez at state.co.us at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

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