Director of the Office of Environmental Justice

Job title:

Director of the Office of Environmental Justice

Company

State of Colorado

Job description

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.This is a hybrid position.Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:Employee wellness programs and facilitiesExtensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjectsBike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racksDistinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State systemStrong, yet flexible including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plansPaid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverage11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time offMentoring program with opportunities for mentors and menteesTuition assistance for college-level courses including Masters degree programsExcellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, andA variety of employee resource groupsWe 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. Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: About the work unit:
The Office of Environmental Justice is newly established in statute to facilitate legislative and executive branch goals around Environmental Justice. The work unit implements the Mobile Home Park Water Quality Act and the Environmental Justice grant program, coordinates environmental justice efforts across state agencies, implements the Enviroscreen spatial mapping tool, facilitates environmental equity and cumulative impact analyses (EECIA), manages the Environmental Justice Advisory Board, promotes Supplemental Environmental Projects in disproportionately impacted communities, builds meaningful relationships with stakeholders and communities, and coordinates with the Department’s Tribal Liaison in working with Colorado’s two sovereign nations and other native communities.What you will be doing:
The EJ Office director oversees the Office in compliance with all relevant legislation and in close coordination with the Department’s executive director. The Director of the Office of Environmental Justice is a statutorily appointed position to provide comprehensive oversight of and direction to the newly established and dedicated Office of Environmental Justice (HB24-1338). The EJ Office director oversees the Office in compliance with all relevant legislation. The director assures the successful implementation of the budget, work plans, grants and contract management, advisory committees. The position ensures the program builds relationships with disproportionately impacted communities and manages external affairs. The position works closely with the department’s senior executive team in a high profile environment and assures the office is aligned with the executive director and the governor’s office. The position contributes to the department’s strategic plan, legislative agenda, and budget process.Minimum QualificationsCombination of Education and Related Experience: A degree in public health, environmental health, environmental law, public policy, public administration, or related field, combined with at least 5 years of experience working at a senior level in the public health, public policy or environmental protection fields; demonstrated leadership experience working directly for a principal, board or elected official; management of a program, work unit or organization and direct staff supervision.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in public health, environmental health, public policy, public administration, or related field or law degreeExperience in a position of leadershipExperience working with underserved communities in a culturally meaningful wayExperience working with a broad set of stakeholdersPolitically savvy; experience working with the media and successfully managing external affairsStrong business acumen, experience producing outcomes, strategic planning, and budgetary agendasSupervisory experience to include group facilitation and performance managementKey CompetenciesAbility to collaborate with partners and stakeholdersLeadership qualities/a mature professionalPolitically savvy with experience in external affairsGood judgment knowing when to elevate issuesKnowledge of the environmental regulatory frameworkA strong managerBasic knowledge of fiscal management and contract monitoringBasic knowledge of statisticsGroup facilitationStrategic planningPerformance managementExcellent oral and written communication skillsApplicant Checklist: The following must be submitted by the application deadline:A completed State of Colorado application submitted online via colorado.gov/jobs by the application deadline.A ResumeA Cover LetterIf you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.The Selection Process:Applicants will be notified at each step in the selection process via email. Emails will come from [email protected].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.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, Dan McKenna, at [email protected] or call 303-692-2060, option 5.

Expected salary

$103846 – 170000 per year

Location

Denver, CO

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:43:58 GMT

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