Air Quality and Data Scientist - PSRS II

Job Title

Air Toxics and Ozone Precursor Program Researcher

The Air Toxics and Ozone Precursor Program [ATOPs] exists within the Air Pollution Control Division [APCD], a division within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment [CDPHE], to provide technical ambient air monitoring support for both mobile and stationary air toxics, ozone precursor, and special projects monitoring. The Data and Quality Assurance [DAQ] unit develops and applies rigorous data standards to all ambient air monitoring data collected within ATOPs to ensure that all data products across the section are thoroughly quality checked and assured prior to dissemination.

This work unit manages, maintains, and develops the air toxics monitoring database; investigates, evaluates, and develops new analysis methodologies to clearly communicate data to stakeholders; and drives the development of any/all public facing data dissemination platforms that pertains to ambient air monitoring within ATOPs.

What You Will Do:

The purpose of this position is to function as a scientific researcher that develops and applies data quality standards to ambient monitoring data collected in other units within ATOPS; designs and develops standardized data analysis tools and data products used for dissemination; supports the integration and use of new air toxics monitoring instrumentation; assists with managing maintaining the air toxics database;

and collaborates with other CDPHE team members to develop and manage data dissemination platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Apply Data Quality Standards to ATOPs Monitoring Data

Manage and Maintain the Air Toxics Database

Develop and Maintain Data Analysis and Reporting Tools

Design, Develop, and Maintain Data Dissemination Platforms

Facilitate the Use of New Air Toxics Monitoring Instrumentation

Other Duties as Assigned

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE:

An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways:
They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in the atmospheric sciences or environmental data management and programming.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in air quality management, atmospheric sciences, or environmental engineering equal to six (6) years

** This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.**

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

TRAVEL: 2 - 5 days per month, may be required occasional travel to field sites and/or to meetings/conferences.

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.
• COVER LETTER: describing how your professional/supervisory experience aligns with the preferred qualifications of this position
• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

• 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.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

E-Verify:

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ADAAA Accommodations:

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or…