Producer Responsibility Compliance Specialist - EPS I - Hazardous Materials & Waste Mgmt Division
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Producer Responsibility Compliance Specialist - EPS I - Hazardous Materials & Waste Mgmt Division
Salary
$65,736.00 - $82,170.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA00575-08/13/25
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Division
Opening Date
08/13/2025
Closing Date
8/29/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4500 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80246, USA
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Contact Information
Rosalie Esparza rosalie.esparza@state.co.us
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Department Information
Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Division
This position is open only to Colorado State Residents
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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Description of Job
THE UNIT: This unit exists to protect human health and the environment by assuring the safe management of solid wastes at solid waste disposal sites and facilities through: ensuring proper storage, treatment and disposal of solid wastes; remediating contaminated facilities and sites; conducting inspections; and providing outreach to industry, governmental entities, and interested stakeholders via guidance development, training and technical and regulatory assistance. In addition, the unit collects, analyzes and reports on data associated with solid waste flow and materials management, recycling, and reuse within Colorado. The unit works with stakeholders to institute best practices to involve disproportionately impacted communities
ABOUT THE POSITION:Under supervision and support by the unit leader and other senior EPS positions in the unit, this position exists to provide compliance assistance, conduct inspections, oversee compliance monitoring, oversee enforcement actions, and provide regulatory oversight with the producer responsibility program for statewide recycling.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Under supervision trains to conducts comprehensive regulatory inspections and complaint investigations associated with producers, the producer responsibility organization, and individual program plan(s) to ensure compliance with solid waste regulations, HB 22-1355, and approved plans.
Performs investigations and oversight of producer records, PRO reports, and recycling operations associated with HB 22-1355 as necessary to verify and ensure compliance with approved, plans, the regulations, and the Act. Documents conditions of noncompliance.
Prepares concise and timely inspection reports and/or enforcement actions detailing the findings of the inspection and conducts appropriate follow-up activities.
Under supervision training on issuing compliance advisories and drafts technical portions of formal enforcement documents including administrative compliance orders from facts gathered during inspections.
Participates as a Department representative and member of the negotiation team, in compliance conferences and settlement conferences.
Negotiates technical requirements of enforcement agreements.
Calculates and recommends civil and administrative penalties. Serves as Department factual or expert witness in civil actions. Duty involves periodic in-state travel.
Under supervision training to develop appropriate guidance documents and provides technical assistance for producers, municipalities, counties, facility owners and citizens on the solid waste regulations, statutes and policy associated with the producer responsibility program criteria. Interprets and integrates the Colorado Solid Waste Regulations with specific emphasis on the producer responsibility requirements.
Interprets regulations and determines applicability to specific producers and facilities covered under the program. Develops, researches and implements technical guidance documents related to extended producer responsibility, material collection, education and recycling facility operations.
Participates in public meetings and hearings for the purpose of providing information about proposed actions, answers citizens' concerns, resolves regulatory and technical issues, and justifies the state's position.
Provides technical guidance to the advisory board, the public, producers and facility operators on recycling, material reuse, extended producer responsibility methods and models, solid waste storage methods, treatment and disposal alternatives.
Supports the producer responsibility program technical lead with administrative tasks for the producer responsibility advisory board.
Under supervision trains to quantitatively analyze data to evaluate and develop reports with other associated scientific, economic and environmental data to determine the technical and regulatory adequacy.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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.
Work Experience:
Five (5) years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, conducting field or environmental records inspections, or environmental auditing and enforcement related activities related to environmental protection or in an occupation closely related to the work assigned.
Education and Work Experience:
A combination of related education from an accredited institution in environmental or public health o r a field of study closely related and/or relevant experience in regulatory compliance, conducting field or environmental records inspections, or environmental auditing and enforcement related activities related to environmental protection or in an occupation related to the work assigned position equal to five (5) 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.
NOTE: Click on the link here toHOW TO APPLY (https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply) and submit a complete application. That documents your work history giving details of your qualifications, including how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications for this position when listing your work history.
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YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU ARE USING EDUCATION TO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must be willing to:
A pre-employment background check
Travel for inspections/site visits, conferences and trainings and may require overnight stays.
Preferred Qualifications
Regulatory compliance experience via conducting environmental compliance inspections, auditing of environmental records, or overseeing enforcement activities to resolve compliance activities.
Experience working with disproportionately impacted communities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
A complete application that documents your work history giving details of your qualifications, including how your experience aligns with the inimum and preferred qualifications when listing your work history.
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position,
A copy of your transcripts if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, (unofficial copy acceptable)
If you are a veteran, attach a copy of your DD214 to your application.
The Selection 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 by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
A top group, up to six (6) 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 (http://www.dhs.gov/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, Dan McKenna, atdaniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.
~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~
CDPHE IS A TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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As a condition of employment, you are required to submit to pre-employment screening if offered the position. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
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This position requires educational transcripts be submitted if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, a copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript.
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If you are a veteran, did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application?
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Please describe your practical work experience with developing guidance documents and implementing compliance assistance activities such as outreach and training on environmental regulations.
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Describe your familiarity or experience with implementing regulatory requirements for a producer responsibility program.
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Please describe your experience in conducting technical assistance to the public, stakeholders, and regulated entities.
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