Environmental Protection Specialist, Institutions Program Unit - FAA; EPS

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

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) – Environmental Health Division, Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability.

Location: Lone Tree, CO
Salary: $90,000.00 – $94,000.00
Date Posted: 5 days ago

Serve as an environmental protection specialist in the school and child care programs. Conduct regulatory inspections, prepare reports, provide compliance assistance, and train local public health agencies (LPHA) staff. Coordinate investigations, draft enforcement actions, and develop guidance materials.

• Conduct environmental health inspections for assisted living residences, swimming pools, child care facilities, and schools; prepare inspection reports and enforcement recommendations.
• Provide compliance advisories, LPHA assessments, and orders or recommendations for enforcement.
• Train and conduct joint inspections for LPHA staff; develop guidance materials for school and child care programs.
• Assist regulated community and local public health agencies with compliance and regulatory matters.
• Draft new regulations and complete State Board of Health documents; coordinate stakeholder meetings.

• Five (5) years of experience in environmental health inspections, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
• OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Food Science, Biology, or Chemistry.
  • One (1) year of occupational experience in environmental health inspections or regulatory compliance.

• Relevant regulatory experience, including administration of local or state compliance programs.
• Experience conducting inspections and technical reviews.
• Knowledge of local or state regulations related to compliance, site investigation, and assessment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders (state & local governments, NGOs, private entities, federal agencies).
• Excellent written and oral communication; bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Advanced interpersonal and conflict-management skills.

• Application with cover letter not exceeding two pages, double‑spaced.
• Cover letter must detail how your education and experience meet the minimum qualifications.
• Submit unofficial transcripts (if education substitutes for experience) and a copy of your transcript or diploma/degree.
• State residency is required at the time of application.
• Background check, travel (up to 80% of time), and ability to use fleet vehicles.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally; walk or stand for extended periods.

• Employee wellness programs and facilities.
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the state system.
• Flexible retirement benefits (PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, optional 401K and 457 plans).
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off.
• Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees.
• Tuition assistance for college‑level courses, including master’s programs.
• Excellent work‑life programs (flexible schedules).
• A variety of employee resource groups.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.

All applications will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications. Successful candidates will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Interviews will be scheduled with the hiring manager. E‑Verify will be used to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. CDPHE does not sponsor non‑resident applicants.

CDPHE is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments. All qualified applicants, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Contact the ADAAA Coordinator for reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process.

Referral increases interview opportunities. Contact referral for details.

To submit your application, use the official CDPHE portal. For questions, email dpa_s or call 303‑692‑2060.