Job Description
Department Information 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. B e 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. Mission - To advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Vision - 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://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch Description of Job The Work Unit: The safety and accuracy of laboratory testing are the primary concerns of the Certification Program. The staff endeavors to protect public health through education and inspection of facilities that perform laboratory testing services. Various state and federal regulations are administered through the Certification Program. What You Will Do: This position exists to evaluate and determine laboratory compliance with the Federal EPA Safe Drinking Water Act. The surveyor applies both federal and state regulations to foster good laboratory practices through on-site and off-site inspections of environmental laboratories located both in and out-of-state. The surveyor analyzes data, prepares written reports, and communicates with laboratories. The position coordinates the inspection of testing facilities performing complex testing. Peer, junior, and management staff within the division rely on the knowledge, skills and abilities of the requested class for this position that can only be acquired through multiple years of laboratory experience performing a variety of functions and auditing experience. Environmental Laboratory Oversight Under EPA/SDWA Work in coordination with other lab certification section staff to ensure timely and high-quality inspection processes. Using knowledge of applicable EPA Safe Drinking Water Act regulations and EPA approved methods, good laboratory practices, in conjunction with application of effective interview and data collection methods, perform biennial on and off-site surveys and evaluate methods performed by laboratories testing drinking water samples inside and outside of the state. Apply scientific theory, technical knowledge and expertise, and regulatory standards in diverse facilities to detect problems, violations or failure to comply with regulations. Review and verify information in applications and other forms for adequacy to recommend or deny approvals requested by outside facilities or individuals to the supervisor. Write survey reports, collect and evaluate plans of correction and recommend certification level or revocation to the division director through the certification program manager. Create invoices and collect certification fees and maintain a current listing of certified water laboratories. Dairy Laboratory Oversight Under FDA/PMO As a certified Laboratory Evaluat