Air Quality and Data Scientist - PSRS II

Job Title

Air Toxics and Ozone Precursor Program Researcher

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is 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.

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.

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.

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

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.**