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State of Colorado Environmental Protection Specialist I - Manufactured Food Safety DEHS FAA00124 in Denver, Colorado
Environmental Protection Specialist I - Manufactured Food Safety DEHS FAA00124
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Environmental Protection Specialist I - Manufactured Food Safety DEHS FAA00124
Salary
$64,440.00 - $95,196.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA00124-10/04/24
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Environmental Health & Sustainability Division
Opening Date
10/15/2024
Closing Date
10/29/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Max Number of Applicants
25
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4300 Cherry Creek S Dr. Glendale, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
samantha.rolfe@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
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.
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Department Information
Division of Environmental Health & Sustainability
Now hiring for our Manufactured Food Safety Unit
While our office is based in Denver, we welcome applications from qualified candidates residing anywhere in the state of Colorado, offering the flexibility to work remotely from within the state.
This announcement will remain open for two weeks or until the applicant pool reaches a max of 25 applicants.
Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .
Do you desire 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 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 build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. In addition to working with a great team and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Strong, yet 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
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: http://www.tgslc.org/borrowers/public-service/
Description of Job
The Work Unit:
The Colorado Manufactured Food and Hemp Safety Program is under the direction of the Manufactured Food Safety Program Manager, and is responsible for assuring compliance with the requirements of the Food Laws and Regulations of the State. These goals are accomplished through inspections, recall coordination, compliance assistance, and compliance assurance; by reviewing registration information, plan review submissions and other field-generated information for wholesale food manufacturers and storage facilities within the State. The program determines the appropriate response, which may include informal or formal inquiries, such as embargo, condemnation, seizure, injunctive relief and recalls, requesting additional field investigations, recommending and subsequently researching and developing administrative or judicial enforcement actions, and developing and negotiating civil penalties. The program is also responsible for drafting new regulations, completing State Board of Health documents, and coordinating stakeholder meetings.
Summary of Position:
The purpose of this position is to serve as an environmental protection specialist within the manufactured (wholesale) food and hemp regulatory compliance program. In this capacity, this position conducts regulatory inspections, prepares inspection reports, and assures timely and accurate compliance determinations, and issues compliance advisories as well as informal and formal enforcement actions for wholesale food and hemp manufacturing and storage facilities. This position also provides educational services which deal with the environmental/public health factors that impact wholesale food and hemp manufacturing and storage facilities, responds to consumer complaints regarding these facilities, and provides educational services and technical assistance to industry and local health agency personnel.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Classification:
Environmental Protection Specialist I (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4eS2J3UDRZdm5Zc2c/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-RQS-gaRA2OhXjGHVih_0Lw)
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Five (5) years of professional work experience in investigation and inspections of public health facilities, early childhood development, secondary education program involvement, vocational studies, physical science classroom settings, or closely related work related to teaching and/or environmental protection.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years such as graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public health, physical or environmental sciences, environmental health, education, vocational studies and/or closely related field and o ne (1) year of public health, physical or environmental sciences, environmental health, education, vocational studies, and/or closely related field. A masters and bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public health, physical or environmental sciences, environmental health, education, vocational studies and/or closely related field will substitute for the required years of experience.
Cover Letter Requirement:
Along with the application submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples of how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position should be included . Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.
Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including a respirator when needed.
Must be willing and able to travel independently throughout the state up to 80% of the time, with up to 30% of travel being overnights, including during inclement weather.
Must be able to operate a State Vehicle in order to complete assigned duties of position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Adept technical writing skills
Experience performing environmental site assessments
One year inspecting child care facilities, schools, pools, retail food establishments, or similarly regulated facilities
Experience working in early childhood development, elementary, middle school, or high school education, physical sciences, vocational teaching, or other educational
field
Public speaking experience
Strong organizational and project management skills
Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups with the demonstrated ability to collaborate and achieve consensus among multiple parties
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work well independently as well as in/with a team
Appeal Rights:
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 dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us 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 .
Supplemental Information
A completed State of Colorado application includes:
Cover letter stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this role.
DD214 if claiming veterans status
Unofficial transcripts if using education to substitute for experience.
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: 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 Jim Davidson at jim.davidson@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.
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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