Environmental Protection Specialist, Institutions Program Unit - FAA; EPS

Environmental Protection Specialist, Institutions Program Unit - FAA
00887 (EPS I)

Department Information

This announcement is only open to current State of Colorado residents! If you are not currently residing in the State of Colorado, your application will not be considered.

Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability

Now hiring for our Institutions Program Unit

Be BOLD and make a real difference . . . Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play.

Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

Description Of Job

The Work Unit:
The Institutions Unit is under the direction of the Deputy Division Director and is responsible for assuring compliance with the requirements of the food laws and sanitation regulations of the State for assisted living residences, swimming pools, child care facilities, and schools. These duties are accomplished through inspections, recall coordination, outbreak investigations, compliance assistance, and compliance assurance; by reviewing registration information, plan review submissions, and other field-generated information for assisted living residences (for retail food regulation compliance), swimming pools, child care facilities, and schools within the State.

The school and child care programs are delegated through contracts to Local Public Health Agencies (LPHA). LPHAs conduct inspections and day-to-day program functions at the local level. This unit provides direct service for schools and child care facilities in the absence of a local program. The Division performs program assessments and inspection standardization exercises with the delegated LPHAs. The unit, in cooperation with LPHAs, is responsible for assuring compliance with the requirements of the institutional environmental health laws and regulations of the State.

The Unit determines the appropriate response, which may include informal or formal inquiries, such as embargo, condemnation, seizure, injunctive relief, and recalls, requesting additional field investigations, recommending and subsequently researching and developing administrative or judicial enforcement actions, and developing and negotiating civil penalties. The Unit is also responsible for drafting new regulations, completing State Board of Health documents, and coordinating stakeholder meetings.

Summary Of Position

The purpose of this position is to serve as an environmental protection specialist within the school and child care programs. This position conducts regulatory inspections; prepares inspection reports, compliance advisories, LPHA assessments, and orders or recommendations for enforcement. Additionally, this position serves as a trainer in school and childcare programs. The position conducts training and joint inspections for LPHA staff and develops guidance materials for the programs.

In addition to direct facility inspection oversight, this position provides compliance assistance, guidance, and training to the regulated community and local public health agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position such as environmental health inspections, regulatory compliance, or in an occupation related to the work assigned in this position.
• OR
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment such as Environmental Health, Public Health, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, etc., AND One (1) year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position such as environmental health inspections, regulatory compliance, or in an occupation related to the work assigned in this position.

Cover Letter Required

Along with the application submit a cover letter, not to exceed two typewritten pages, double spaced detailing how your education and previous work experience has prepared you to excel in this job. Specific examples of determining and/or demonstrating compliance with regulations or evidence-based practice should be included as well as how you meet the minimum and preferred competencies for the position.

Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application and cover letter.

Conditions Of Employment

• A pre-employment background check
• Ability and willingness to travel independently or with a group of other health professionals up to 80% of the time with up to 30% requiring overnights. Requires regular use and operation of state fleet vehicles.
  * conditions apply
• Must be proficient in word processing and able to use…