Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment · 12 hours ago
Oil and Gas Permit Engineer - EIT I - HYBRID.
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelThe Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking an entry-level Oil and Gas Permit Engineer. This position involves conducting engineering reviews of air pollution permit applications, ensuring compliance with Colorado air quality regulations, and providing guidance to the public and local agencies regarding these regulations.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct review of air pollution permit applications for major, synthetic minor, and minor sources, and facility-wide permits. Includes identification of emission points, analyzing data to determine types of pollutants emitted, calculation of emissions, basic air dispersion modeling, determination of applicable federal and state requirements and source compliance, writing of public comment notices, and issuance of permits and exemption letters. Includes interaction with applicants, staff, public and local inspectors, to include the following:
Exchanges information - Obtains information from submitted permit applications and APEN forms and directly from applicants. Explains regulations and permitting requirements to applicants and their agents, the public, local agencies and internal staff. Discusses permit enforceability and regulatory development issues with other Division staff
Detects - Detects if information submitted is accurate and complete and contacts permit applicants and/or their agents to clarify what has been submitted and/or to request additional information if the submittal is not complete
Secures - Works with enforcement staff and sources to secure regulatory compliance by identifying and resolving permitting-related compliance issues
Interact with applicants and the public to provide information and guidance and clarify official policy and procedures pertaining to program goals and AQCC regulations
Review agency and work unit guidance documents and permit application materials prior to distribution to ensure clarity
Analyze and interpret federal clean air act regulations as they apply to oil and gas production
Provide technical assistance to oil and gas facility owners and operators
Instruct facility owners/operators about how to calculate emissions, fill out required reporting forms and how to keep records in accordance with the applicable air quality regulations
Provide technical information specific to the site or situation about the use of pollution control equipment and alternative methods of reducing and/or eliminating emissions
Refer small business owners to technical experts when necessary to provide technical and regulatory information
Maintain databases to track accomplishments of the program
Assist in conducting site compliance audits with inspection staff and compliance education outreach activities
Participate in Division oil and gas initiatives
Conduct professional, position-related development activities. Includes review of technical literature and attending in-house and formal training. Participate in special projects under guidance
Assist Oil & Gas Permit Units With Computer Services. Includes Developing Standardized Emissions Calculations Spreadsheets, Developing Data Tracking Systems, Revising Permit Application Forms And Developing Standard Permit Language. Assist With The Oil & Gas Permit Units' Program Development, Including
Help develop policies, procedures, interpretations, options and recommendations for new and amended State regulations pertaining to oil and gas development for presentation and adoption by the AQCC
Conduct research and prepare necessary analysis and documentation for regulatory development
Develop and implement program strategies for increasing voluntary compliance in the oil and gas industry
Review environmental assessments related to oil and gas development
Develop implementation guidance and training concerning federal and state oil and gas regulations for enforcement personnel, permit engineers and small businesses subject to the regulations
Attend performance reviews, attend staff meetings, and complete time and effort (T&E) reports and UKG entries
Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering
Current enrollment as an Engineer-Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the required degree
Preferred
Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position
Formal coursework in environmental, chemical, civil, or other engineering discipline
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of partners
Ability to communicate complex technical matters to non-technical individuals, including policy makers
Ability to interpret and communicate public health and environmental requirements of the Department of Public Health and Environment
Ability to synthesize and analyze technical information
Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent computer skills with Google Documents and Sheets
Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of the Colorado Air Pollution Prevention and Control Act
Knowledge of the Federal Clean Air Act
Benefits
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
Company
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Do you have a passion and drive to apply your talent to create a better Colorado? Are you looking for a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? Our mission is to protect and improve the health of Colorado's people and the quality of its environment.
Founded in 1876
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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2022-07-28Grant
2021-06-11Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Barba
Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer, Disease Control & Public Health Response Division
Amber Schwab
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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