CPRG Methane Grant Support Specialist - EPS I

Job Title

Air Pollution Control Division Grant Administrator

Job Description

The Policy Innovations Unit within the Office of Innovations in Planning and Air Quality Data develops innovative strategies to achieve long-term air pollution goals, including ozone attainment and the state's greenhouse gas reduction targets. This includes identifying and evaluating strategies for pollution reduction and prevention, gathering and analyzing data and information, and transforming those strategies and data into effective, elegant, and practical regulations and policies. The unit engages with research projects, stays up to date on air quality research articles, monitors data, and stays abreast of technological advances in monitoring air pollution.

This position provides support to the execution of the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant award by the Air Pollution Control Division. This Grant includes activities associated with monitoring and mitigation of methane emissions from various sources across the State. This position will directly support implementation of a subgrant program, perform monitoring of existing contracts associated with the grant, and assist in responses to the results of grant-funded projects. This position expires at the end of the grant period in September 2029.

Key Responsibilities:

• CPRG landfill subgrant program support.
• CPRG general program support
• Other Duties as Assigned

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 experience in grant administration, compliance tracking, business development, project management, contract oversight, or similar.

OR Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in grant administration, compliance tracking, business development, project management, contract oversight, or similar, equal to five (5) years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant experience with the State of Colorado
• Experience working on federal grants and with EPA grants in particular, or significant demonstrated grant experience including tracking, monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
• Experience working with subrecipients, contractors, vendors, and/or regulated entities.
• Experience working across teams, agencies or similar groups to advance common goals, track progress, and establish process improvements.
• Experience in efficient analysis of incoming data, and proposing appropriate responses.
• Ability to manage multiple monitoring activities and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to collaboration, being flexible and jumping in where needed.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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

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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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:

• Completed State of Colorado application.
• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

1. 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.
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
3. 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, including your rights and responsibilities.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io, option 5.