GHG Analyst and Inventory Specialist - EPS II

Department Information This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado ABOUT US: 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This position will have hybrid workplace options available, at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business needs. The employee will still be required to report to the agency address listed on this announcement. 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. CDPHE offers: 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 Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Description of Job The Work Unit: The Climate Change Program (“Program”) is housed in the Air Pollution Control Division (“Division”). The Program provides technical information, guidance, planning, and coordination for developing and implementing climate-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction strategies and programs. In carrying out these duties, the Program also leads efforts to identify and engage Disproportionately Impacted Communities on equity and environmental justice. This work ensures Colorado satisfies statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements set forth in the state and federal Clean Air Acts and rules promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC), and the State of Colorado. The Program also develops and maintains partnerships with EPA, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO), the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), other state and federal agencies, air quality planning agencies, and local and national groups. The GHG Inventory and Reporting Unit (“Unit”) is housed in the Program and supports the Program and other internal and external stakeholders in developing and implementing climate change strategies and carrying out myriad state statutory and regulatory obligations. The Unit has primary responsibility for implementing Colorado’s GHG reporting program from regulated stationary sources under AQCC Regulation No. 22, including development and maintenance of Colorado’s GHG reporting protocols. The Unit also has primary responsibility for developing and analyzing statewide GHG data necessary to draft and publish Colorado’s Statewide GHG Inventories. The data and inventories this Unit manages are foundational to the State’s climate-change policy development and implementation. What You Will Do: The purpose of this position is to carry out the Division&rsq…

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