ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST V - Watershed Section Manager - 2651
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST V - Watershed Section Manager - 2651
Salary
$9,370.00 - $11,244.00 Monthly
Location
Denver County, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA02651-11/13/25
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Division
Water Quality Control Division
Opening Date
11/13/2025
Closing Date
12/2/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
4300 E Cherry Creek South Dr. Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Mike Houlihan at michael.houlihan@state.co.us
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.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is only open to current permanent residents of the State of Colorado.
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.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment and advancement opportunities.
Be BOLD.... Make a REAL difference . . . and join us in serving our communities in 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.
In addition to free parking, access to RTD bus lines, Cherry Creek bike path and flexible working arrangements, click the link below to review additional benefits and perks!!!!https://cdphe.colorado.gov/careers
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Description of Job
The Work Unit:
The purpose of the Watershed Section is to provide information and planning, financial and scientific support services to the Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC), government agencies, regulated entities, and performance partners so they can protect, improve, and restore water quality in Colorado. The Watershed Section accomplishes this by maintaining alignment with federal water quality requirements, federal/state annual agreements, federal grant specific requirements, WQCD Strategic Plans, and the Watershed and Engineering Program work plan and results measures. The Watershed Section is comprised of five units that execute various regulatory and non-regulatory functions on a small to large watershed scale across Colorado: the Environmental Data Unit, the Monitoring & Data Unit, the Standards Criteria Unit, the Standards Feasibility Unit, and the Restoration and Protection Unit.
The Position:
This position is a second level supervisor responsible for managing the five unit managers that supervise over 29 technical and administrative staff level FTE. This responsibility includes oversight of the regulatory and nonregulatory technical support services provided by the five units through implementation of their respective work and action plans. This oversight is guided by the development and implementation of a comprehensive section work plan that maintains alignment with the applicable federal, CDPHE, and WQCD missions and goals. This oversight includes fashioning the strategy and tactics for the Watershed section to support higher level strategic plans and the workplans of other sections across the division. This position inspires unit managers and staff to embrace the Program and WQCD mission and vision and to be committed to implementation of the applicable program priorities. This position is expected to be a leader amongst stakeholders to engender respect for the WQCD role in implementing the various water quality monitoring, assessment, standards, planning, restoration, and protection activities within the section. This position supports both the Clean Water Program's efforts to advance Colorado's position with EPA and state stakeholders on emerging initiatives and provides information regarding the value associated with a state-implemented program that results in increased willingness to support continued program funding. This position allocates staff and operating and travel resources based on the section work plan priorities to address the most pressing public health and environmental issues.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications/Substitutions:
There are (3) three ways you can qualify for this position:
Experience
Ten (10) years of professional experience in engineering, water resources and power development sciences, law or business/management or closely-related field to the work assigned to the position.
Education & Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental sciences, hydrology, law or business/management or closely-related field of study
AND
Six (6) years of professional experience in engineering, water resources and power, environmental sciences, law or business/management or closely-related field to the work assigned to the position.
Advance Education
An advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) from an accredited college or university in engineering, environmental science, hydrology sciences, law or business/management or closely-related field will substitute for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis.
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. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)
Conditions of Employment:
A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
The position requires infrequent travel for conferences, workshops and meetings. Travel is estimated to be 5% or less of work time. Travel may require the operation of a vehicle to perform assigned duties.
Critical Status - Must be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations (COOP) and may be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred experience and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
Applicants with an advanced degree in engineering or environmental science are strongly encouraged to apply
Demonstrated knowledge of complex infrastructure project and funding requirements and matter, state of Colorado water quality standards and regulations
Knowledge of and experience in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, operating procedures and processes related to water quality including infrastructure funding
Knowledgeable and highly proficient in all Microsoft Suite applications
Knowledgeable and highly proficient in Google applications, specifically Gmail and Google drive
Demonstrated financial acumen to include budget experience, procurement (State of Colorado procurement familiarity is a plus)
Ability to perform data querying, analysis, and reporting
Documented experience developing work processes for others
Outstanding skills and abilities in verbal and written communications
Excellent organizational skills; the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity, knowing the status of activities at all times
Experience managing complex and time sensitive projects
Proven leadership skills
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position or that as a result of no longer being considered, you were discriminated against, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. If an applicant seeks to have an allegation of discrimination reviewed by the Board, that person must file an appeal (petition for hearing) within 10 days of the action or receipt of any final written selection decision. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: 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. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
A completed State of Colorado application.
A cover letter that describes how your professional experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
A copy of your transcripts. Unofficial copies of transcripts will be accepted.
Completed supplemental questions.
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 (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
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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Are you a current employee with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment and the Division listed on this job announcement? (If NO, you are not eligible to apply for this announcement).
Yes
No
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Are you able to operate a vehicle in order to carry out the duties assigned to this position?
Yes
No
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A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a background check if offered the position?
Yes
No
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This position has a Critical Status of Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Are you willing to be available in the event of the activation of the Continuity of Operations (COOP) and may be required to report to work immediately at the regular or alternate location?
Yes
No
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Describe your approach to leading and managing teams of various experience and diversity. How have you built or sustained an inclusive, accountable, and high-performing culture in past leadership roles? Please provide a specific example.
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Describe a time when you led or significantly contributed to a significant organizational or operational change. What steps did you take to manage resistance, maintain staff engagement, and ensure the success of the change effort?
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Please describe a strategic initiative you led or managed that improved a group's performance, service delivery, or compliance with regulatory goals. What planning, collaboration, and evaluation methods did you use, and what were the results?
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