Field Inspector - EP INTERN

Department Information

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• This position will have hybrid workplace options available, at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs. The employee will still be required to report to the agency address listed on this announcement: 4300 Cherry Creek S Dr, Glendale, CO 80246.

Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans
• Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

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The Work Unit:
The Compliance and Enforcement Program of the Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) conducts compliance evaluations (i.e. inspections) and stack test oversight, reviews source submitted reports, provides compliance assistance, provides oversight of local agency contracts, and conducts enforcement actions as appropriate for stationary sources in Colorado. These responsibilities are divided into two functional units:
Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement.

The Compliance Monitoring Unit conducts compliance evaluations, reviews source submitted reports, and provides compliance assistance for stationary sources (not including the Oil & Gas Sector) in Colorado. The Unit also provides oversight of contracts with local agencies which may include inspections, complaint investigations and/or general open burning permits. The Compliance Monitoring Unit conducts stack test oversight and Permit Final Approval oversight for all stationary sources (including sources in the Oil & Gas sector) in Colorado.

Finally, the Compliance Monitoring Unit issues general open burning permits throughout Colorado and is responsible for tracking and reporting source-specific inspection & enforcement data to EPA’s website for oversight purposes.

This position exists to inspect and evaluate stationary sources that emit air pollutants and determine compliance with State and Federal regulations promulgated by the State Air Quality Control Act. Inspectors also investigate citizen complaints and address public health and/or procedural issues related to stationary air pollution emission sources. The facts associated with inspections and investigations are documented in reports that meet or exceed EPA’s minimum data requirements.

When noncompliance is identified the Division utilizes a variety of options to bring the facility back into compliance to ensure protection of the public’s health and the environment.

Under Direct Supervision And Assistance:

• Determines compliance with air pollution regulations by conducting field inspections, comparing and analyzing data collected, compiling, computing and verifying emission calculations, writing inspection reports of at least EPA Level II quality and evaluating source submitted documents. Discuss any alleged violations with the supervisor and the source so issues of noncompliance are resolved as expediently as possible.

Under Direct Supervision And Assistance:

• Present findings of fact that support alleged violations, synthesize pertinent information observed or provided during the field inspection and communicate facts to supervisors, source representatives, legal counsel, consultants, and industry experts. Assist the supervisors, program managers, and staff in initiating, negotiating, and settling enforcement actions.

Under Direct Supervision And…