Environmental Protection Intern - Mobile Home Park Unit - 0766 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4815863) Apply  Environmental Protection Intern - Mobile Home Park Unit - 0766 Salary $4,872.00 - $5,845.00 Monthly Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number FAA00766-02/14/25 Department Department of Public Health & Environment Division Water Quality Control Division Opening Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date 2/27/2025 5:00 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Max Number of Applicants 50 Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246 FLSA Status Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Mike Houlihan at michael.houlihan@state.co.us How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This job bulletin is only open to current, permanent residents of the State of Colorado. This job announcement will close once fifty (50) applicants have been received. Please apply early, prior to the closing date of February 27, 2025, at 5:00 pm. 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. Be BOLD and make a real difference... Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talent to create a better 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 campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: + 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 + Strong, yet flexibleretirement benefits (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page%CF%87ldpagename=DPA-DHR%2FDHRLayout&cid=1213025229644&pagename=DHRWrapper) 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 (http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DPA-DHR/DHR/1236690495481) + 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 Master's degree programs + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules + And a variety of employee resource groups Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/ Description of Job Work Units The Mobile Home Park Water Quality Unit (CAS-MHP) resides within the Drinking Water Compliance Assurance Section (DWCAS) and this position is based out of the Department’s Denver Office. The CAS-MHP Unit is one of three units along with CAS-North and CAS-South in the DWCAS. This unit exists to complete assigned compliance assurance, compliance assistance and formal enforcement activities in accordance with DWCAS standards for work quality, timeliness, business processes and procedures. For its assigned public water systems, CAS-MHP is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete information in the database(s) of record, establishing regulatory monitoring requirements, providing compliance assistance, reviewing and analyzing self-reported analytical data and other compliance information, and applying regulation and policy to assess compliance, notifying water systems of noncompliance, entering and tracking violations in the database(s) of record, conducting informal enforcement and developing formal enforcement orders and tracking and following up on issued orders. CAS-MHP oversees the Mobile Home Park Water Quality testing program contract, contractor services and invoices, park prioritization, park testing plans, park owner notices, and resident notices. Job Description This entry-level position exists, with supervisor oversight, to perform compliance and enforcement production work. This includes managing mobile home park inventory updates, managing monitoring requirements, reviewing compliance data, issuing violations (when applicable), and managing assigned cease-and-desist. This position also provides assistance to systems to help them understand their monitoring and/or public notice requirements and responds to inquiries from the public, media, legislators, EPA, or others. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights You can meet the minimum qualifications a couple of ways: Four (4) years of relevant work experience (e.g., engineering, environmental consulting/science, regulatory, or water treatment operations) will substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, geology, hydrology, or a closely-related field. If using education to qualify for this position, you must attach a copy of your transcripts to your submitted application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Conditions of Employment: + This position requires the candidate to operate a vehicle during the performance of duties. + A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. 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: + Environmental or public health regulatory experience. + Relevant years of State service shall be considered. + Practical experience doing environmental or engineering work. + Knowledge of the National or Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations. + Experience working with large datasets or databases. + Experience working with standardized procedures and making decisions based on the standardized procedures. + Prior experience working in a professional office environment. + Knowledge of the operations and/or design of drinking water plants. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Excellent critical thinking skills, including the ability to make timely judgments and decisions. + Demonstrated proficiency in application (e.g. Microsoft Office or Google) programs. + Excellent interpersonal skills. + Excellent conflict resolution. + Strong customer service skills. + Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize work activities. Supplemental Information A complete application packet must include: + A completed State of Colorado application. + If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application. + If using work experience to qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume". + A cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. 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 of candidates, depending on the number of vacancies to be filled, 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 apply 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. 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. 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 Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 Applicants for State of Colorado classified positions must be current residents of Colorado. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency? + Yes + No 02 Travel frequency is approximately 5% per calendar year. The incumbent may be required to operate a State vehicle. Are you willing and able to independently travel and operate a State vehicle to fulfill the duties of this position? + Yes + No 03 This position requires Critical Status: As condition of employment, candidates must be willing to be available in the event of anemergency, (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. During this time, travel restrictions may be in place. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement? + Yes + No 04 A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a background check if offered the position. + Yes + No 05 A cover letter is required along with the completed employment application. If using education to qualify you must attach a copy of your transcripts. Failure to attach the required documents could result in not moving forward in the recruitment process. Did you attach your cover letter and/or transcripts? If not, you may go back and do so now. + Yes + No 06 Describe your familiarity or experience with environmental regulations, including the Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations. 07 This job requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work independently while using standard operating procedures (SOP's) to guide your work. Describe your familiarity or experience using SOP's and how will this experience help you perform this job? 08 Describe your familiarity or experience with water treatment. Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email