Department Information
The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, State, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado veterans. The Department has a strong culture of service. Our mission is to protect the citizens of Colorado, their property and the environment on a twenty-four hour a day basis and to provide trained military units in support of civil authorities for domestic emergencies and in support of federal combatant commanders for national defense and homeland security missions.
DMVA offers a comprehensive benefits program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities!
Description of Job
This position is located at Joint Force Headquarters in Centennial, Colorado. This position serves to provide environmental field activities/operations in support of the Colorado National Guard and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- auditing, waste sampling, analyzing and monitoring environmental compliance, planning and program/project review, assisting with characterization, managing, storing, and disposing of wastes;
- implementing the priorities for organizational compliance program targets and objectives;
- complying with environmental laws, regulations, executive orders, biological options and policies governing natural and cultural resources;
- reviewing and evaluating environmental projects and activities for conservation targets and objectives;
- implementing program activities to reduce the quantity of hazardous/non-hazardous wastes through source reduction/process change;
- developing and maintaining waste stream analysis and opportunity assessments to reduce pollution;
- traveling among assigned regions;
- assisting in the development of departmental budget to ensure that valid environmental programs are properly identified, justified, and considered in program work plans; and
- managing assigned program funds efficiently and assist with program funds distribution and obligation.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
- Five (5) years of professional experience in conducting environmental compliance audits, evaluating violations and determining corrective action. Please make certain this is notated on your application in a clear and concise manner.
OR
Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental discipline, hazardous materials, or closely related field as determined by the department (please attach unofficial transcripts to on-line application to be considered). AND
- One year of experience in conducting environmental compliance audits, evaluating violations and determining corrective action.
OR
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental discipline, hazardous materials, or closely related field as determined by the department (unofficial transcripts of Master's degree must be attached for consideration).
Preferred QualificationsPreference will be given to candidates with the following skill set:
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and concepts of U.S. Army Units and Organizations.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
- Experience in conducting Environmental Compliance audits for RCRA, CWA, CAA, 40 CFR.
Conditions of Employment- Possess and maintain a current and valid Colorado Driver's License
- Must be willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
- Must be willing to travel within the State of Colorado in assigned region.
- Employment is conditional upon passing a military background check and obtaining a national security clearance within six months of employment.
- Must be willing to work 4 days a week, 10 hours per day, Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
APPEAL RIGHTS:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.
Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at
www.colorado.gov/spb.
A standard appeal form is available at:
www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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.
Colorado For All Philosophy:
Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. Employment Philosophy: The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The DMVA is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.Accommodations:
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) 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 720-250-1538.
