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State of Colorado Solid Waste Permitter- Environmental Protection Specialist II in Denver Metro, Colorado
Solid Waste Permitter- Environmental Protection Specialist II
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Solid Waste Permitter- Environmental Protection Specialist II
Salary
$76,104.00 - $94,254.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA02285-03/06/26
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Division
Opening Date
03/13/2026
Closing Date
4/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Office of Human Resources: CDPHE 4300 Cherry Creek S DR, Glendale, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
rebecca.cokenour@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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
Department of Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Division
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 needs.
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
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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
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
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
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Description of Job
The Work Unit
This work unit exists to protect human health and the environment by assuring the safe management of solid wastes at solid waste disposal sites and facilities through: ensuring proper storage, treatment and disposal of solid wastes; remediating contaminated facilities and sites; conducting inspections; and providing outreach to industry, governmental entities, and interested stakeholders via guidance development, training and technical and regulatory assistance. The unit seeks and supports public involvement in making determinations that are technically sound, cost-effective, timely, and promote environmental justice. The unit works with stakeholders to institute 100 best practices to involve disproportionately impacted communities. Additionally, the unit collects, analyzes and reports on data associated with solid waste flow and materials management/recycling/reuse within Colorado.
What you will be doing
This position exists to: assure adequate storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste at solid waste sites and facilities and assure adequate remediation of contaminated sites by: investigating, analyzing, and evaluating the geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, and geotechnical aspects of regulated facilities; reviewing technical data; inspecting facilities; overseeing certain activities at facilities; writing and enforcing the recommendations for certificate of designation applications and/or subsequent modifications of the design and operations plans for facilities; seek public involvement and work with stakeholders to ensure community involvement and best practices to involve disproportionately impacted communities; and providing technical expertise for the review of engineering plans and designs to ensure that activities are conducted in a technically sound, cost-effective, timely and protective manner.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Six (6) years professional level experience providing technical oversight of treatment and disposal of solid waste at solid waste sites and facilities, implementing solid waste regulations, and remediation of contaminated sites or closely related work associated with environmental protection. This experience must be documented in your submitted application.
OR
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in physical and/or biological sciences, environmental sciences, geology/hydrology, engineering, or a closely related field.
AND
Two (2)years of professional experience providing technical oversight of treatment and disposal of solid waste at solid waste sites and facilities, implementing solid waste regulations, and remediation of contaminated sites or closely related work associated with environmental protection.
This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
**A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:
Experience conducting site hydrogeology and/or geotechnical field investigations
Knowledge of and experience working with implementing the solid waste rules and regulations
Knowledge of and experience with solid waste facility design, including the design of groundwater monitoring systems
Knowledge of and experience with the design and construction of engineering components of a solid waste facility, including liner and leachate collection systems and final cover systems.
Knowledge of and experience with the design and operation of landfill gas collection systems
Knowledge of and experience with the design and maintenance of engineered storm water control features
Knowledge and experience reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating technical documents
Knowledge and experience providing compliance assistance related to the solid waste regulations
Knowledge and highly proficient in all Microsoft Suite applications
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
TRAVEL: Yes
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:
Completed State of Colorado application.
Answered supplemental questions
If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. (if either are unavailable please email the department contact for this posting, listed above)
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.
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.
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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As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a background check if offered the position?
Yes
No
02
This position requires educational transcripts be submitted if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, did you attach a copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript?
Yes
No
03
If you are a veteran, did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application?
04
Are you able to operate a State vehicle, in order to carry out the assigned duties as required by this position?
Yes
No
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Are you willing to travel approximately 10% of the time?
Yes
No
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Please describe your familiarity and or experience with design, investigation, construction and/or monitoring of solid waste facilities to ensure protection of human health and the environment.
07
Please describe any previous experience implementing regulatory requirements or assessing regulatory compliance.
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