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NEOGOV · 23 hours ago

Environmental Protection Specialist, Institutions Program Unit - FAA00887 (EPS I)

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $97K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment, which is dedicated to advancing Colorado's health and sustainability. The Environmental Protection Specialist will conduct regulatory inspections, prepare reports, and provide training related to environmental health for schools and childcare programs, ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Conduct regulatory inspections

Prepare inspection reports, compliance advisories, LPHA assessments, and orders or recommendations for enforcement

Serve as a trainer in school and childcare programs

Conduct training and joint inspections for LPHA staff

Develop guidance materials for the programs

Provide compliance assistance, guidance, and training to the regulated community and local public health agencies

Qualification

Environmental Health InspectionsRegulatory ComplianceTrainingGuidance DevelopmentPublic Health KnowledgeTechnical ReviewsComputer LiteracyBilingual in SpanishCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict Management

Required

Five (5) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position such as environmental health inspections, regulatory compliance, or in an occupation related to the work assigned in this position

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment such as Environmental Health, Public Health, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, etc

One (1) year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position such as environmental health inspections, regulatory compliance, or in an occupation related to the work assigned in this position

A pre-employment background check

Ability and willingness to travel independently or with a group of other health professionals up to 80% of the time with up to 30% requiring overnights

Must be proficient in word processing and able to use current communication technology to connect to the office from the field

Must be willing to work occasional evening, night, weekend, or holidays depending upon circumstances of survey or complaint

Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects

Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time including climbing multiple flights of stairs

Preferred

Relevant years of regulatory experience contribute to a candidates position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior or other posted competency should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process

Experience in the administration of local or state compliance programs

Experience conducting technical reviews and/or inspections

Knowledge and experience working with local or state regulations as related to compliance, site investigation, and assessment

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including state & local governments, non-profits, community groups, private regulated entities, and federal agencies such as the EPA

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Ability to analyze facts, data and evidence to arrive at a logical conclusion

Ability to observe, electronically record, and interpret information

Ability to perform the physical demands of this active position

Advanced Interpersonal and conflict management skills e.g. displays understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and concern

Develops and maintains effective relationships, deals skillfully with people who are difficult, hostile or distressed, effectively manages and resolves conflicts, confrontations and disagreements in a positive and constructive way

Computer literate

Ability to use information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate errors and support decision making

Benefits

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

A variety of employee resource groups