Environmental Protection Specialist I - Dredge & Fill ...

Environmental Protection Specialist I - Dredge & Fill Protection Unit - 2644 Print ( Apply ufeff Environmental Protection Specialist I - Dredge & Fill Protection Unit - 2644 Salary $65,736.00 - $78,888.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number FAA02644-04/06/26 Department Department of Public Health & Environment Division Water Quality Control Division Opening Date 04/06/2026 Closing Date 4/20/2026 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 Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver, CO 80246 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Mike Houlihan at How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at 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 resident of the State of Colorado . This position will have remote and hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need. Be BOLD and make a real difference . . . Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive. 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 facilities + Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects + Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks + Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system + Strong, yet flexibleretirement benefits (including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans + Medical and dental health plans ( + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage + 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off + Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees + Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and + A variety of employee resource groups Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: ( Description of Job Work Unit This position is located in the Clean Water Compliance and Enforcement Section, Dredge and Fill Protection Unit. The purpose of the Dredge and Fill Protection Unit is to develop and issue dredge and fill authorizations, provide compliance assistance services to the regulated community, and conduct oversight to ensure compliance with various water quality related laws, regulations, and permits that protect public health and the environment. About the position This position exists to provide the support needed to implement HB24-1379, Regulate Dredge & Fill Activities in State Waters, and its implementing Regulation 87. This position will assist with technical aspects of dredge and fill program implementation. This position develops, issues, and manages authorizations for activities that result in the discharge of dredged or fill material into state waters. This includes determining the appropriate authorization pathway and compensatory mitigation requirements. This position serves as a point of contact for questions and guidance related to dredge and fill activities in Colorado. In addition, through desk audits or inspections, this position investigates compliance with the Colorado Water Quality Control Act, Regulation 87, and dredge and fill authorizations to determine the appropriate type of assistance and/or compliance response. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Five (5) years of water quality or related experience. OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, hydrology, watershed science or closely-related field. AND One year of water quality related experience. OR A graduate degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, hydrology, watershed science or closely-related field will substitute for the bachelor's degree and one year of experience. The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this.

Created: 2026-04-13