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Clean Vehicle Program and Policy Analyst - EPS I - HYBRID

Salary

$5,370.00 - $6,713.00 Monthly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FAA02383-11/05/24

Department

Department of Public Health & Environment

Division

Air Pollution Control Division

Opening Date

11/21/2024

Closing Date

12/15/2024 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

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

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 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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

• 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

he Work Unit:

The work unit exists to implement, monitor and maintain greenhouse gas and ozone precursors reduction programs for the Air Pollution Control Division Mobile Sources Program, investigate new emissions reduction strategies, and improve air quality for the citizens of Colorado by minimizing motor vehicle emissions while controlling program convenience and costs. Electrification Unit supports the Clean Fleet Enterprise, Low and Zero Emission Vehicle Program, Indirect Source Rule, Advanced Clean Trucks, Heavy-duty Low NOx Omnibus, Heavy-duty greenhouse gas programs, Advanced Clean Cars II, and future rules and regulations.

What you will be doing

This position exists to perform job duties required under the Air Quality Control Commission Regulation Number 20. This position will assist in the rulemaking activities related to regulation number 20. This position will assist in part or all of the electrification related activities, housed in the Electrification Unit that supports the Clean Fleet Enterprise, Low and Zero Emission Vehicle Program, Indirect Source Rule, Advanced Clean Trucks, Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus, Advanced Clean Cars II, and future rules and regulations.

Job Duties:

Low Emission Vehicle Program Specialist

• Under direct supervision, this position develops, implements, and maintains operational parameters of the low emission vehicles program. Researches and tracks the Environmental Protection Agency’s and the California Air Resources Board motor vehicle emissions standards certification levels and applies those standards to vehicles sold in Colorado. Investigates, conducts data evaluations, and designs reports that quantify greenhouse gas reduction of carbon dioxide, methane, oxide of nitrogen, and hydrofluorocarbons from the low emission vehicles program. Presents complex operational programs and greenhouse gas emissions reductions and scientific air quality data reports to internal and external stakeholders. Conducts Automotive Dealership on-site audits if necessary.

Zero Emission Vehicles Program Specialist

• Under direct supervision, this position develops, implements, and maintains operational parameters of the zero emission vehicles program. Researches, identifies and tracks classes and emissions certification levels to determine if they meet program credit requirements. Investigates, conducts data evaluations, and designs reports that quantify greenhouse gas reductions based on percentages of vehicles sold that meet program requirements. Presents complex program information and scientific air quality data reports to stakeholders.

Mobile Sources Program and Analytical Support

• Under direct supervision of the Supervisor, takes part in various special projects and planning efforts for the Mobile Sources Program such as new regulations or processes to be developed or the implementation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicle technology because of statutory and regulatory changes. This position will participate and provide technical and operational input for the planning and development of the required changes to existing programs or implementation of new programs.

• Under direct supervision, this position analyzes new and revised regulations or issues within existing regulations and recommends options to adopt the regulations or address the issues and implement them in Colorado. This position determines which known and established analysis methods are needed and performs and documents the analyses. The position recommends the most appropriate solutions from numerous alternatives and information sources. The position communicates with stakeholders, colleagues and associates on advanced technical information and must be able to compile and disseminate this information effectively.

• This position will learn how to use the Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technologies (GREET) model and the Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation (AFLEET) and use them to analyze the full life-cycle emissions effectively.

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 air pollution control, climate change, sustainability, transportation electrification and/or new vehicle emissions related fields which include interpreting and applying regulations, statutes and policies, designing and implementing air pollution reduction programs and analyzing environmental related data.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Law, physical science or closely related science degree equal to five (5) years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Broad understanding and knowledge of air pollution reduction, vehicle emissions reduction and different classes of vehicles

• Broad understanding and knowledge of vehicle electrification projects, programs and policies

• Experience in or ability to learn and read regulations/statutes/law quickly and effectively

• Knowledge in the California's new vehicle emissions certification programs and zero emission vehicles related programs

• Knowledge in, willing to learn and/or ability to learn the Argonne Lab's GREET and AFLEET modeling tools or similar modeling tools within one year of employment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Access

• Knowledge in the Air Quality Control Commission Regulation Number 20

• Experience in data analysis

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

• TRAVEL: To attend off-site stakeholder meetings or outreach meetings and inspect auto dealers as needed

  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.

• RESUME

• COVER LETTER: describing how your professional/supervisory experience aligns with the preferred qualifications of this position and what interests you in this position

• 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.

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 (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 at cdphe.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

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  Describe how your experience and/or education meet the posted minimum and preferred qualifications and experience.

  03

  Describe your experience with Low and Zero Emission Vehicles.

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  Describe your experience with federal, state, or local regulations.

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  Describe a project where you analyze large data set. Please include details on what tool(s) or software you use and how.

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  Describe your experience with running a program or implementing a program.

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  Describe how you would learn to use emission modeling tools and become an expert for those tools.

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