Environmental Protection Intern - Water Quality Permit Writer

Position

Environmental Protection Intern - Water Quality Permit Writer - 2461

Department Information

This job announcement is only open to residents of the State of Colorado. This job announcement is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

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. 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.

Benefits

• 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
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Description Of Job Work Units

The Permits Section exists to develop and issue discharge permit actions (new, renewal, modification, termination) for discharges of pollutants from point sources to waters of the state, and to control discharges of pollutants to publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). These activities are mandated by the Colorado Water Quality Act. In addition, the Section participates in the development of statutes, regulations and policies related to the issuance and enforcement of such activities. The Section also determines Water Quality Planning Targets (WQPTs) and provides permitting assistance and general public assistance. The work of the Permits Section is distributed across multiple work units. This EPS Intern (Permit Writer) position resides in Unit 1 of the Permits Section.

Job Description

This position exists to train a permit writer to implement technology and water quality based regulations that protect human health and the environment through permit actions. Work is designed to train for the next higher level in the class series (EPS I) and prepare the permit writer to be in individual contributor and carry out established work processes and operations by learning to apply and follow procedures, techniques, rules, and regulations. The individual filling this position will be new to the Division and entry level. The individual will need to undergo complete training to implement environmental protection regulations through permit actions. It is expected that during this training period the permit action assignments will be more structured and straightforward. The individual will need to understand the basic theories and principles of physical sciences, including hydrology and chemistry.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Framework
• Data Analysis
• Develop Facility/Sector-specific requirements
• Permitting Assistance

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INTERN (I3A1IF)

You can meet the minimum qualifications a couple of ways:

• Four (4) years of relevant work experience (e.g., engineering, environmental consulting/science, regulatory, or water treatment operations) will substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• OR A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, geology, hydrology, or…