What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Quality Modeler - PSRS II - HYBRID position at State of Colorado?
Department Information
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
The state of Colorado (State) Constitution, Article XII, Officers, Section 13, requires that “All appointees shall reside in the state". All non-residents of Colorado must be willing and able to relocate to Colorado if appointed to this position.
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:
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
Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Residency Requirement
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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
Six (6) years 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 six (6) years
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:
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
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 at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
The state of Colorado (State) Constitution, Article XII, Officers, Section 13, requires that “All appointees shall reside in the state". All non-residents of Colorado must be willing and able to relocate to Colorado if appointed to this position.
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 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 Master’s degree programs
- Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and a variety of employee resource groups
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 minimal oversight: 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. Ensure the air quality modeling for these permits comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Colorado regulations and guidance.
- 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 in various NEPA reports or other special studies.
- 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.
Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Residency Requirement
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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
Six (6) years 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 six (6) 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
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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 at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
