What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Permit Unit Supervisor - PE II - HYBRID position at State of Colorado?
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
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.
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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 Title V Permitting work unit exists to implement the requirements of the Federal and State Acts regarding Title V operating permits, including other Clean Air Act titles that must be implemented through the Title V program: Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM), Acid Rain, Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT), New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Nonattainment New Source Review (NANSR), and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) programs. The work unit ensures that Colorado correctly applies all necessary rules and regulations regarding major sources as required under the Federal and State Acts. Permit application reviews include performing independent and highly technical engineering analysis to estimate emissions of air pollutants and to determine the applicable requirements. Evaluation of air pollution control equipment is performed in order to determine if the equipment is capable of controlling emissions to a level that will enable the applicant to comply with all applicable air quality regulations and standards. The unit also provides permit engineering staff, other Division staff, and the public with interpretations, clarifications, and policy guidance regarding air quality regulations, standards, and requirements for major sources.
What You Will Be Doing
This position exists to supervise the operating permit program and directs the processing of a variety of complex permit applications. Administrative duties include: performance planning and review; budget preparation and tracking; directing and coordinating staff activities; coordinating with other work units; preparing required reports; and developing procedural memos regarding the permit process. Technical duties include: reviewing permits by the Unit’s permit engineers; evaluating applicable requirements; determining whether sources will comply with all applicable air quality regulations and standards; ensuring that all permit processing deadlines are met and that comments from U.S. EPA and the public are addressed; providing information and assistance to the public and to local agencies in regard to interpreting and understanding regulations and the regulatory process; and providing input in the regulatory development process. This position also plays a key role in leading a variety of process improvement initiatives to improve the Stationary Source Program’s business processes.
Job Duties
Supervision
Plan, prioritize, and assign workload, and analyze and monitor workflow and progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meets standards, deadlines for deliverables, and program goals and objectives. Establish work schedules, review and approve work time and absences using the automated system. Identify training and developmental needs, and provide training to develop skills. Provide feedback and coaching; write, review, and sign performance plans; evaluate and sign performance evaluations. Resolve employee performance problems and issues, disputes, and informal (Step 1) grievances; issue corrective actions and initiate discipline as needed. Write and review position descriptions, recommend promotions or demotions, changes in pay, and sign personnel action forms. Initiate the hiring process, provide subject matter expertise to OHR during the comparative analysis process, interview applicants, and hire employees after consultation with the second-level appointing authority. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Department and Statewide policies and procedures.
Unit Management
Plan, budget, oversee, direct and evaluate the implementation of approximately half of the Operating Permit Unit in conjunction with the division and department strategic plans and in adherence to department, state and federal legislation, rules and requirements. Coordinate with the Permitting Program Manager and other Operating Permit Supervisor(s) on all management tasks. Reach unit outcomes and meet unit reporting requirements. Provide leadership and direction, and act as an authority on air quality Operating Permit and related factors. Develop and maintain partnerships to build support and enhance resources for the Operating Permit Unit and to achieve unit goals and work plan objectives. As the permit supervisor, this position works with internal staff to develop policies, procedures and unit operations by leading meetings, events and trainings as requested. Provides timely and accurate information to the team and plays a key role in the decision-making. Leads the implementation of new structures, procedures, standards of quality and expectations within the Operating Permit Unit. Informs the unit staff of direction and implements procedural changes. Explains and interprets divisional, departmental, statewide and federal administrative policies and procedures to unit staff and to other units in the Stationary Sources Program. Represents and speaks on behalf of the division at public comment hearings and other public meetings. Recommends changes to policies and procedures that affect work units beyond the Operating Permit Unit. These may, for example, deal with construction permit, enforcement, oil and gas, regulatory development and modeling review issues.
Technical Guidance and Process Improvements
Works with Division staff and external stakeholders to advise, clarify and negotiate to resolve complex Operating Permit issues and concerns that cannot be resolved at the staff level. Confers with U.S. EPA, the public, the Attorney General's Office, other Division staff, and the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission. Represents the Division at stakeholder meetings as required. Participates in development of new or revised regulations pertaining to permitting. Provides technical and non-technical policy advice. Works with external and internal stakeholders on matters affecting the Stationary Sources Program. This includes Air Quality Control Commission work groups and subcommittees, and internal work groups pertaining to permitting issues.Develops and/or reviews technical procedure memos concerning various aspects of Operating Permit review and processing and develops and implements LEAN process improvements. Provides technical interpretation of requirements to the Division’s permit engineers and the public on a case-by-case basis for resolution of unique permit situations.
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.
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
AND
Two (2) years of professional experience in Title V air permitting, one of which must have been as a licensed professional engineer.
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.
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
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.
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 Title V Permitting work unit exists to implement the requirements of the Federal and State Acts regarding Title V operating permits, including other Clean Air Act titles that must be implemented through the Title V program: Compliance Assurance Monitoring (CAM), Acid Rain, Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT), New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Nonattainment New Source Review (NANSR), and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) programs. The work unit ensures that Colorado correctly applies all necessary rules and regulations regarding major sources as required under the Federal and State Acts. Permit application reviews include performing independent and highly technical engineering analysis to estimate emissions of air pollutants and to determine the applicable requirements. Evaluation of air pollution control equipment is performed in order to determine if the equipment is capable of controlling emissions to a level that will enable the applicant to comply with all applicable air quality regulations and standards. The unit also provides permit engineering staff, other Division staff, and the public with interpretations, clarifications, and policy guidance regarding air quality regulations, standards, and requirements for major sources.
What You Will Be Doing
This position exists to supervise the operating permit program and directs the processing of a variety of complex permit applications. Administrative duties include: performance planning and review; budget preparation and tracking; directing and coordinating staff activities; coordinating with other work units; preparing required reports; and developing procedural memos regarding the permit process. Technical duties include: reviewing permits by the Unit’s permit engineers; evaluating applicable requirements; determining whether sources will comply with all applicable air quality regulations and standards; ensuring that all permit processing deadlines are met and that comments from U.S. EPA and the public are addressed; providing information and assistance to the public and to local agencies in regard to interpreting and understanding regulations and the regulatory process; and providing input in the regulatory development process. This position also plays a key role in leading a variety of process improvement initiatives to improve the Stationary Source Program’s business processes.
Job Duties
Supervision
Plan, prioritize, and assign workload, and analyze and monitor workflow and progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meets standards, deadlines for deliverables, and program goals and objectives. Establish work schedules, review and approve work time and absences using the automated system. Identify training and developmental needs, and provide training to develop skills. Provide feedback and coaching; write, review, and sign performance plans; evaluate and sign performance evaluations. Resolve employee performance problems and issues, disputes, and informal (Step 1) grievances; issue corrective actions and initiate discipline as needed. Write and review position descriptions, recommend promotions or demotions, changes in pay, and sign personnel action forms. Initiate the hiring process, provide subject matter expertise to OHR during the comparative analysis process, interview applicants, and hire employees after consultation with the second-level appointing authority. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Department and Statewide policies and procedures.
Unit Management
Plan, budget, oversee, direct and evaluate the implementation of approximately half of the Operating Permit Unit in conjunction with the division and department strategic plans and in adherence to department, state and federal legislation, rules and requirements. Coordinate with the Permitting Program Manager and other Operating Permit Supervisor(s) on all management tasks. Reach unit outcomes and meet unit reporting requirements. Provide leadership and direction, and act as an authority on air quality Operating Permit and related factors. Develop and maintain partnerships to build support and enhance resources for the Operating Permit Unit and to achieve unit goals and work plan objectives. As the permit supervisor, this position works with internal staff to develop policies, procedures and unit operations by leading meetings, events and trainings as requested. Provides timely and accurate information to the team and plays a key role in the decision-making. Leads the implementation of new structures, procedures, standards of quality and expectations within the Operating Permit Unit. Informs the unit staff of direction and implements procedural changes. Explains and interprets divisional, departmental, statewide and federal administrative policies and procedures to unit staff and to other units in the Stationary Sources Program. Represents and speaks on behalf of the division at public comment hearings and other public meetings. Recommends changes to policies and procedures that affect work units beyond the Operating Permit Unit. These may, for example, deal with construction permit, enforcement, oil and gas, regulatory development and modeling review issues.
Technical Guidance and Process Improvements
Works with Division staff and external stakeholders to advise, clarify and negotiate to resolve complex Operating Permit issues and concerns that cannot be resolved at the staff level. Confers with U.S. EPA, the public, the Attorney General's Office, other Division staff, and the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission. Represents the Division at stakeholder meetings as required. Participates in development of new or revised regulations pertaining to permitting. Provides technical and non-technical policy advice. Works with external and internal stakeholders on matters affecting the Stationary Sources Program. This includes Air Quality Control Commission work groups and subcommittees, and internal work groups pertaining to permitting issues.Develops and/or reviews technical procedure memos concerning various aspects of Operating Permit review and processing and develops and implements LEAN process improvements. Provides technical interpretation of requirements to the Division’s permit engineers and the public on a case-by-case basis for resolution of unique permit situations.
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.
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
AND
Two (2) years of professional experience in Title V air permitting, one of which must have been as a licensed professional engineer.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:
- Previous experience managing a team and/or project
- Previous experience reviewing work by other staff
- At least 3 years prior experience working with and understanding Colorado air quality regulations
- At least 3 years prior experience with air quality construction permits
- At least 3 years prior experience with air quality Title V operating permits
- A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
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.
- RESUME
- Answered supplemental questions.
- 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.
