Air Quality Modeler - PSRS I - HYBRID

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Air Quality Modeler - PSRS I - HYBRID

Salary

$5,639.00 - $8,330.00 Monthly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FAA00434-09/03/24

Department

Department of Public Health & Environment

Division

Air Pollution Control Division

Opening Date

09/10/2024

Closing Date

9/29/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

4300 East Cherry Creek S DR

Department Contact Information

kayla.craveiro-lopes@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

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This announcement may be used for multiple vacancies and may be extended.

This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Be BOLD and make a real difference...

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

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: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Description of Job

The Work Unit:

The Permit Modeling Unit (PMU) performs and reviews air quality-related analyses for a variety of air programs to meet Federal and State regulatory requirements, but specifically perform and review air quality-related analyses for stationary source permitting. The analyses include air quality impact modeling, emission modeling, and meteorological analysis. This unit also exists to provide technical work products and analysis to internal and external customers and supports various internal and external special studies.

What you will be doing

This position exists to, under the guidance of the PMU Supervisor, perform and support technical analyses that are completed by the unit in a timely manner, following applicable regulations and guidance. This position applies scientific research methods, theory, and principles in the identification, study, and solution of air pollution problems; applies, develops, and validates mathematical air quality models that compute or simulate the emission, transport, and fate of airborne contaminants; assesses air quality impacts from air pollution sources to demonstrate compliance or noncompliance with state and federal regulations and thresholds of concern; develops spatially and temporally complex models of air pollution emissions; applies mathematical and computer models of air pollution dispersion to predict impacts of proposed activities; and communicates the results of this work in reports, publications, and presentations.

Job Duties:

Permit Modeling Application Reviews

• Under the direction of the PMU Supervisor and existing modelers, reviews air quality modeling and model determination requests submitted to Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) as part of new construction permits, modification to existing permits, and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permits.

• Design, develop, execute, and evaluate air quality modeling and methodologies that are used to assess the air quality impacts from a variety of pollution sources.

• Comment on technical and theoretical aspects of air quality modeling studies and analyses generated by the public and private sector to show compliance with regulatory ambient air thresholds and standards.

• Support the enhanced modeling / assessment of disproportionate impacts of air pollution of environmental justice communities.

• Ensures the air quality modeling for these permits comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Colorado regulations and guidance.

NEPA Modeling Reviews and Other Special Projects

• Under the direction of the PMU Supervisor and existing modelers, this position designs, develops, executes, and evaluates air quality modeling and methodologies that are used to assess the air quality impacts from a variety of pollution sources in various NEPA reports or other special studies.

• This position ensures the air quality modeling for these assessments comply with EPA and Colorado regulations and guidance.

Training

• Work with the Modeling Supervisor to take professional development training in air quality, atmospheric dispersion, State Implantation Plans, Permitting, and FLM and EPA Guidance, Tools, and Resources.

• Take internal APCD training to include but not limited to OnBase, CORA, OIT quarterly security, CDPHE New Hire and Annual as assigned.

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

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

Experience Only:

Five (5) years of relevant experience in meteorology, engineering, chemistry, physics, environmental science or a closely related field

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in meteorology, engineering, chemistry, physics, environmental science or a closely related field equal to five (5) years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:

• Experience in data gathering, synthesis, research methodologies, data analysis and reporting

• Experience with air quality modeling methodologies and EPA Appendix W guidance related to air quality modeling

• Experience working with local agencies, regulated entities and stakeholders

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Experience in data gathering, synthesis, research methodologies, data analysis and reporting

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

• TRAVEL: One year a week to attend conferences, trainings, meetings, etc.

  Appeal Rights: (Updated)

  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 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".

• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

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 aboutE-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:

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 atcdphe.humanresources@state.co.usor 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

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CDPHE-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

  02

  As a condition of employment, this position requires independent and/or team travel to and from work locations in the performance of job-related duties (most of the travel is conducted via a State vehicle). Do you accept this as a condition of employment?

• Yes

• No

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  In 300 words or less please describe what interests you in this position.

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  Please describe your experience with air quality modeling analyses.

  05

  Please describe the greatest challenge to air pollution analysis or modeling and your recommended solution to address that challenge.

  Required Question

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