Summary

Description

ABOUT US:

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

TERM LIMIT: THIS POSITION IS TERM LIMITED AND FUNDING CANNOT BE GUARANTEED BEYOND 06/30/2028. THE INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION MUST BE WILLING AND ABLE TO RESIGN ON THIS DATE OR WHEN FUNDS RUN OUT, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
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.

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.

CDPHE offers:

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

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Description of Job

The Work Unit:
The Office of Environmental Justice (“OEJ”) seeks to advance environmental justice in Colorado and implement statutory environmental justice mandates, including specific benchmarks and targets established by the Environmental Justice Act. OEJ works in partnership with disproportionately impacted communities (“DI communities”); the Environmental Justice Advisory Board (“EJAB”); other federal, state, local, and Tribal Government partners; and offices and divisions with CDPHE. OEJ’s role includes meaningful engagement of DI communities; administering the Environmental Justice Grants Program and Supplemental Environmental Projects; partnering with the Water Quality Control Division to implement the Mobile Home Water Quality Act; providing high-quality spatial analysis and mapping through EnviroScreen and the DI Communities Map; and facilitating Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analyses.

What You Will Do:

This position is responsible for executing bilingual outreach and engagement efforts with mobile home park residents regarding the implementation of the Mobile Home Park Water Quality Act, House Bill 23-1257 and House Bill 26-1145. This position’s duties include coordinating site visits, interviews, and surveys with mobile home park residents about their water quality. This position uses communications materials developed with the Communications and Community Engagement Manager to notify residents of and provide information about upcoming testing, survey and interview opportunities. This position coordinates with the Environmental Language Services unit to ensure that outreach materials for the testing program are provided in the appropriate languages including but not limited to English and Spanish, and that interpretation is available for testing and interviews into the appropriate languages including but not limited to English and Spanish.

This position also serves as a member of OEJ’s Communications and Community Engagement team, and participates in team meetings, contributes to the development of community engagement materials for the office, and attends outreach events on behalf of OEJ.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement for Mobile Home Water Quality Testing and Remediation
Mobile Home Park Water Quality Interviews & Surveys
Coordinating Community Engagement Activities and Events

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

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

Class Code & Classification Description:

H4K3XX Marketing & Communications Specialist III

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 community outreach or engagement or community-based environmental justice, public health, or environmental health programs. Bilingual English/Spanish language skills required.

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in Social Work, Public Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Justice, Environmental Policy and/or relevant experience in community outreach or engagement or community-based environmental justice, public health or environmental health programs 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.**

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:

Experience working with communities in Colorado that are disproportionately impacted by environmental or public health issues.
Experience planning inclusive and culturally responsive community activities.
Experience understanding, explaining, and presenting technical information like test results and regulations to diverse audiences.
Experience engaging directly with community members through canvassing, interviewing, or other one-on-one interactions.
Experience working with community members on environmental or public health initiatives.
Experience with Google suite, including using Google forms and Google sheets, or similar data collection and spreadsheet tools.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
TRAVEL: Generally 3-4 days of travel per week, with 1 or more instances of travel outside of the Denver Metro area on a weekly basis.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual English/Spanish language skills required.

Appeal Rights:

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

A complete application packet must include:

Completed State of Colorado application.
RESUME
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.

Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

E-Verify:

CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

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 military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at cdphe_benefits@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.