PROGRAM ASSISTANT I - Clean Water Compliance Unit - 2661 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4360577) Apply PROGRAM ASSISTANT I - Clean Water Compliance Unit - 2661 Salary$4,235.00 - $5,500.00 MonthlyLocation Denver, COJob TypeFull TimeJob NumberFAA02661-02/29/24DepartmentDepartment of Public Health & EnvironmentDivisionWater Quality Control DivisionOpening Date02/29/2024Closing Date3/13/2024 5:00 PM MountainFLSADetermined by PositionPrimary Physical Work Address4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246-1530FLSA StatusNon-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
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Department InformationThis job announcement is only open to current residents of the State of Colorado.Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .Do you desire a position 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 career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.If your goal is to make a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the ColoradoDepartment of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path.We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsiveprograms and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.Description of JobABOUT THE WORK UNIT: The purpose of the Clean Water Compliance Unit is to provide compliance assistance and assurance services to regulated entities so they can comply with various water quality related laws, regulations and permits that protect public health and the environment. Assurance activities include conducting stormwater inspections to assess facilities adherence to water quality regulations and policies. Assistance activities include creation of guidance documents, offering presentations and trainings, responding to calls and emails regarding stormwater management best practicesDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:Provide technical support to the Clean Water Compliance Unit staff, work group leads and the unit manager with various technical tasks. Technical tasks include:
Creating inspection prioritization spreadsheets on a monthly basis
Updating the unit’s ArcGIS map.
Oversee the quality control of the unit’s Microsoft Access database. The unit staff collect and store information about inspections conducted in the database.
Perform QA/ QC checks of inspector’s data on a monthly basis and works with the inspectors directly to keep the database up to date and accurate.
The Clean Water Compliance Unit routinely receives complaints about activities that may violate state or local water quality regulations. This position researches, documents and tracks all complaints received by the unit with the help of their unit manager, and communicates the complaint information to the appropriate authorities.
The Clean Water Compliance Unit establishes an annual inspection plan that guides the unit’s work. This position has a role in that planning, such as categorizing permits by type and location to help establish inspection goals.
Sorts through information from each compliance unit inspector and collaborates with unit leadership to help with work tracking and meeting goals of the unit.
Contribute administrative support to the Clean Water Compliance Unit staff, work group leads and the unit manager with various office management tasks. Administrative support includes:
Catalogue and maintain SOPs, templates and documents utilized by the unit.
Manages record keeping of complaints, spills, enforcement actions referrals, and inspection reports.
Ordering supplies, helping with registrations for trainings and conferences, and scheduling.
Coordinate registration for trainings and conferences.
Involved in the unit’s fleet vehicle oversight. This includes handling the unit’s fleet vehicle calendar and attending division fleet vehicle meetings to understand vehicle mileage usage needs and fleet vehicle maintenance issues.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Four (4) years of compliance experience that demonstrated skill in providing support to a manager or program and in designing and managing processes and procedures. Experience that provided knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as database software is preferred. Experience must be thoroughly documented on your application.SUBSTITUTIONS:At the discretion of the hiring agency college, university or non-correspondence business school course work may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the general experience.COVER LETTER REQUIRED:Along with the application, a cover letter is required . Please identify how your work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Include specific examples of how you meet minimum and preferred competencies for the position. The comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:1.) A pre-appointment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. PREFERRED AND ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
Excellent organizational skills;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Ability to solve problems and make decisions;
Experience that provided knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, database software and/or Google products is preferred;
Ability to work independently without extensive direction and anticipate the needs of managers;
Committed to meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
Supplemental InformationApplicant Checklist: The following must be submitted by the application deadline.
A completed State of Colorado application submitted online via governmentjobs.com
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred
qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to yourgovernmentjobs.com application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing dateand time of the announcement.
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 with your social security number blacked out.
If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable).
The Selection Process: Applicants will be notified at each step in the selection process via email.Emails will come from [email protected].
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed
against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet theminimum 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.
a.) Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structuredapplication review, which involves a review of the information you submit in yourapplication materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferredqualifications.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring
manager.Appeal Rights: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 [email protected] or call 303-692-2060, option 5.