Deputy Director of Regulatory Affairs - MGMT - HYBRID

The Work Unit:

The Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) oversees the development and implementation of Colorado’s overall  air quality program. APCD consists of 12 programs: 1) Mobile Sources Program (MSP); 2) Indoor Environment  Program (IEP); 3) Compliance and Enforcement Program(CEP); 4) Technical Services Program (TSP); 5)  Planning and Policy Program(P&P); 6) Oil and Gas Program (O&G); 7) Stationary Source Permitting Program  (Permitting); 8) Administrative Services; 9) Climate Change Program; 10) Community, Partnership and Policy, 11) Office of Innovation and Planning; and 12) Air Toxics and Ozone Precursors.

What you will be doing

This position works closely with the Division Director in overseeing regulatory activities such as the State  Implementation Plan, new, revised or detailed review of emission regulations, such as ozone precursors, methane, toxic air contaminants or vehicle electrification / greenhouse gas standards. The division’s regulatory agenda to meet the department’s strategic priorities, and  expanding the division’s Climate Change program. This position, with departmental leadership and Senior APCD Division Director, lead in developing and implementing Colorado’s air quality policies and regulations. This position  works closely with the program managers to develop content for consideration by the Air Quality Control  Commission (AQCC) as well as the Environmental Protection Agency. This position also coordinates closely with the compliance and enforcement program to ensure a strong feedback loop  exists with the planning and policy program  to improve regulations, and increased oversight to manage compliance with AQCC rules, AQCC petition  processes, and further align SIP and EPA reporting obligations within the division.  

Job Duties:

 Manage division regulatory affairs
Oversees the division’s implementation of legislation that include stakeholder engagement and regulation  development; conducts regulatory inspections and achieves or enforces compliance using a range of  intervention strategies necessary to maintain a progressive and robust regulatory framework to reduce greenhouse gasses, ozone precursors and other air pollutants from sources in Colorado; ensures timely action,  evaluates impacts, proposes shifts in air pollution policy and process improvements when needed to achieve  statutory mandates and strategic priorities; provides expertise and advice on complex issues and subjects of  statewide significance; identifies program expansion opportunities to achieve the strategic objective;  improves communication of program activities and outcomes achieved.  

Division Management and Leadership
Assist the Division Director in managing and leading the division’s efforts in developing Colorado’s  air quality program. Manage and lead division staff in connection with the development and  assessment of new air quality programs and the modification of existing programs to most  efficiently and effectively achieve strategic air quality goals. Review, improve, and align  program’s data and metrics to inform strategic decision-making. Monitor and report on progress  of Colorado’s air quality program on achieving established air quality objectives. Work with  senior management team to ensure that strategic planning and policy development efforts align  with division resources and processes. Coordinate with legal services provided to the division  by the Attorney General’s Office including ensuring that such services are provided in accordance  with established processes and procedures and stay within the budget established by the division and the department.

Supervision

• Plan, prioritize, and assign workload, and analyze and monitor workflow and progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meets standards, deadlines for deliverables, and program goals and objectives.  
• Establish work schedules, review and approve work time and absences using the automated system.
• Identify training and developmental needs, and provide training to develop skills.
• Provide feedback and coaching; write, review, and sign performance plans; evaluate and sign performance evaluations. 
• Resolve employee performance problems and issues, disputes, and informal (Step 1) grievances; issue corrective actions and initiate discipline as needed.
• Write and review position descriptions, recommend promotions or demotions, changes in pay, and sign personnel action forms.
• Initiate the hiring process, provide subject matter expertise to OHR during the comparative analysis process, interview applicants, and hire employees after consultation with the second-level appointing authority.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Department and Statewide policies and procedures.

Communication, Partnership, and Liaising
Serve as a spokesperson for the division in a variety of internal and external forums. Ensure communications align  with division, department, and executive branch expectations such as being accurate, focused on environmental  and public health outcome and person-centered. Communicate regarding division activities with staff, leadership  and other department partners; engage in department, and division meetings to ensure coordination; ensure  leadership is timely informed of key events, federal, state and local regulatory and policy efforts; appropriately  and professional elevate issues to leadership to ensure they are timely informed and prepared before an action  escalates. Represent the division, and department in federal, state, local and community efforts including  workgroups, coalitions, and standing committees. Liaise with, develop work product for or represent the  department at independent, type-1 boards and commissions. 

Other Duties as Assigned
Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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: (New)

H6G8XXMANAGEMENT

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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:

Ten (10) years of relevant experience working in a regulatory environment, managing or implementing regulations and/or federal mandates, organizational management within a broad, complex organization, two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Law, Engineering, Public Administration, Science, Strategic Planning, Organizational Management, Business, or Climate /Environmental Science and/or experience working in a regulatory environment, managing or implementing regulations and/or federal mandates, organizational management within a broad, complex organization equal to ten (10) years, two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Experience managing complex, variable and sensitive projects
• Demonstrated experience implementing legislative or other mandated air quality emissions initiatives and programs
• Experience coordinating, managing and presenting to complex audiences and volunteer boards and commissions
• Demonstrated analytical and evaluative skills
• Strong skills in persuasion and to react in a nimble and agile manner to evolving dynamics
• Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated strong experience in management and supervision of professional staff
• Strong project management and problem solving skills
• Models strong and excellent teamwork, communication, collaboration, respect, accountability, tact, diplomacy and delivers strong results
• promotes a culture of inclusivity and diversity
• demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication
• strong project management and problem solving skills
• models strong and excellent teamwork, communication, collaboration, respect, accountability, tact, diplomacy and delivers strong results
• promotes a culture of inclusivity and diversity

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• 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.
• TRAVEL: 3-4 times/year to visit satellite locations, stakeholder work, conference attendance, and policy development

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

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, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.

• RESUME
• Answered supplemental questions.
• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) must be provided with application.
• If using work experience to qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume".
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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.

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.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.