Permanent Water Quality and Illicit Discharges Program Manager (EPS III) - Denver chez State of Colorado

About the Department

This position is only open to Colorado state residents

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT 

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive. 

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Position Duties

About the Work Unit

This position works in the Water Quality Section of the Environmental Programs Branch of the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Division of Transportation Development (DTD).  The work section exists to assist/support CDOT planning, design, construction, and maintenance activities with compliance with the broad range of state, federal and local regulations, executive orders, interagency agreements and CDOT policies, which support the protection and enhancement of the environment.  Environmental Programs Branch (EPB) staff establish CDOT’s policy for environmental issues, conduct scientific investigations, develop mitigation strategies to avoid or minimize harmful environmental impacts, prepare professional reports and guidance documents, and conduct interagency negotiations, which result in necessary approvals to complete CDOT activities. The Environmental Programs Branch also ensures that environmental issues are addressed in each of the Department's five decentralized Transportation Regions

About the Position

This position serves as a subject matter expert/staff authority for CDOT Regions, local agency partners, and regulatory entities on Permanent Water Quality (PWQ) and Illicit Discharges (ID). The position develops operational procedures for Permanent Water Quality and Illicit Discharges program compliance–and guides statewide process improvement to ensure regulatory compliance and exceptional stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

MS4 Permit Permanent Water Quality Program Administration and Field Manager

• Serve as staff authority/subject matter expert for CDOT Regions, local agency partners, and provide expertise on CDOT process implementation that meets MS4 Permit PWQ Program compliance to regulatory entities.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to CDOT staff including Regions, Contracts, Maintenance, Specifications, and Engineering to achieve MS4 Permit compliance. 
• Facilitate weekly PWQ Program meetings to support programmatic consistency across Regions.
• Manage PWQ project budgets and approve invoices.
• Complete administrative and field tasks of the Permanent Water Quality Program.
• Conduct compliance inspections on the PWQ CM inventory once each MS4 Permit term.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise procedures and tools to achieve timely completion of PWQ Program requirements identified in CDOT’s MS4 Permit..
• Coordinate ArcGIS applications such as Survey123, Workforce, and QuickCapture to ensure standard operating procedures created by HQ are implemented uniformly within the CDOT Regions.
• Assess technology options to address current and future program needs.
• Establish and implement Permanent Water Quality Program training for CDOT staff and other stakeholders
• Act as a subject matter expert for NEPA document review, specifications revisions, presentations to CDOT management, and in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate the need for a long-range plan in relation to the other MS4 Permit programs at CDOT statewide. 

MS4 Permit Illicit Discharges Program Administration and Field Manager

• Serves as Staff Authority/Subject Matter Expert on MS4 Permit Illicit Discharges Program.
• Complete administrative and field tasks of MS4 Permit Illicit Discharges Program.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a long term outfall mapping strategy, and train Region staff on the strategy to ensure consistent implementation throughout the State.
• Manage ID project budgets and approve invoices.
• Follow the CDOT standard operating procedure for tracking and reporting illicit discharges in CDOT rights of way.
• Participate in spill responses with Colorado State Patrol, CDOT Property Management, and other stakeholders.
• Meet with the CDOT Applications Development and Support Unit or OIT to identify and implement tools for CDOT staff to report illicit discharges discovered on CDOT rights of way. 
• Develop and deliver annual training for CDOT staff most likely to encounter illicit discharges

Other

• Assist the Water Quality Unit 1 Supervisor in managing the non-MS4 Permit program elements, including participation in impaired waters [303(d)], Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), and watershed group meetings.
• Develop and deliver presentations on a variety of water quality topics.
• Assist the Water Quality Section, and the Unit 2 MS4 Construction Program Manager with New Hire Training for new HQ and Region Water Pollution Control Manager (RWPCM) staff.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment: 

• Daytime hours Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
• You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
• Daytime travel during business hours to Permanent Water Quality Control Measuresites to conduct compliance inspections or illicit discharges investigations or attend conferences.
• Some overnight travel to conduct compliance inspections or illicit discharges investigations, or attend conferences at distance sufficient to require overnight stay.  Approximately 15% 
• Approximately 30% spent in the field and 60% spent in the office,
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles.
• Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently to move objects.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.
• Contact with water or other liquids; or exposure to nonweather-related humid conditions.
• Proximity to moving, mechanical parts.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

• Four (4) years of experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, hydrologic science, water resources science, watershed science, natural resources management, natural sciences, or a field closely related to the major job duties.
• AND at least four (4) years of experience with a primary focus on water quality regulatory compliance.

OR

Education and Experience:

• Education from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental engineering, hydrologic science, water resources science, watershed science, natural resources management, natural sciences, or a field closely related to the major job duties will be considered

• Experience  a primary focus on water quality regulatory compliance will be considered.
  
  

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred.  Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report.  Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position. 
• Must obtain a current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within two months of hire date as a condition of employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will be a water quality provessional with proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with federal, state, and local regulations and laws pertaining to Permanent Water Quality and Illicit Discharges.
• Extensive knowledge of/experience with MS4 Permit requirements. 
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with water quality requirements and regulations, especially related to transportation project permits required for construction and operations.
• Experience with MS4 permit program areas: permanent water quality, construction and illicit discharges,
• Experience developing and administering training on water quality topics.
• Understanding of/experience with project delivery processes.
• Budget management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
• Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to solving conflicting goals to achieve a mutually acceptable conclusion.
• Ability to work with general public, professionals, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments.
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization.
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including facilitation and presentation skills and experience.
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
• Passion for safety.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
• Experience with ArcGIS applications such as Survey123, Workforce, and QuickCapture.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, GIS and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.  

Other Qualifications

Application Checklinst

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer 

3. A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. 

4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. 

5. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your name, the name of the school, all coursework and degree(s) confered or your official NACES accreditation report. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

6. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

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.

Notifications:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

The Hiring 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.

• Part, 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.

• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list. 

3. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement 

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant. 

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.”Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living.  The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or 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 under Rules.

ADAAA Accommodations 

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or 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 Lynn Livingston [email protected] or call 303-757-9110.

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.