Salary: $72,264.00 - $115,632.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FAA02210-07/27/26
Department: Department of Public Health & Environment
Division: Administration Division
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 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 Drive South Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. 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.

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://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Description of Job

The Work Unit:
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's (CDPHE) Environmental Health and Protection Programs are responsible for safeguarding the public's health by preventing harmful exposures to a wide array of health hazards.
The environmental programs administer and enforce laws and regulations regulating air, water, and land pollution; administer authorities delegated by the EPA, including the Clean Air Act, Clear Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; and administer state statutes including solid waste management, recycling, and environmental cleanup. The environmental programs consist of four divisions, staffing for multiple Type-1 commissions including the Air Quality Control Commission and Water Quality Control Commission and an environmental justice program.

The Environmental Health and Protection Programs is also comprised of the CDPHE Enterprise Boards including the Air Quality and Clean Fleet Enterprise Boards (Air Enterprise Unit) which have independent decision-making authority and operate on statutorily-authorized fees that are not restricted to the State's budget. This position reports directly to the Grants, Contracts, and Finance Liaison (FAA 00834). The Board Unit coordinates with the Enterprise Board of Directors and Air Pollution Control Division programs (particularly the Technical Services Program, the Air Toxics and Ozone Precursor Section, the Mobile Source Program, and Administrative Services Program) to provide subject matter expertise to the enterprise boards and is responsible for implementing the strategy, systems, processes, and guidelines needed to execute the board's business. The Air Pollution Control Division's Administrative Services Program provides contracting services for the CDPHE Enterprise Boards.

What You Will Do:
This position exists to perform contract development, budget analysis and monitoring of the unit's programs. The position works with other staff and unit supervisors to provide support in enterprise budgeting, accounting, issuing enterprise contracts and other financial information and services. The position also engages with various internal and external stakeholders regarding enterprise programs. This position must independently use professional judgment and resources from a variety of areas to evaluate program needs compared with current funding levels and be able to learn and understand the programs' operation.
Key Responsibilities:

• Air Enterprise Contract & Budget Analyst
• Stakeholder Outreach and Communication Support
• Project Coordination

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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:

H8E2XX
Minimum Qualifications:
NOTE: 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:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in air quality related matters, accounting, or contracts and grant administration.
Or

Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in public administration, accounting, business, political science & policy and/or relevant experience in air quality related matters, accounting, or contracts and grant administration equal to six (6) years
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience
**This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.**
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

1. Experience with state of Colorado enterprises as described in the State Constitution.
2. Knowledge of state or federal procurement, contracting, or grants management processes.
3. Experience and knowledge of mobile source emissions in Colorado.
4. Experience with vehicle fleets and/or automotive dealerships in Colorado.
5. Familiarity with environmental or clean transportation programs, particularly in air quality or fleet electrification.
6. Demonstrated experience managing multiple grants and/or contracts over a multi-year period.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively coordinate with external stakeholders, particularly with fleets and other automotive focused industries.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• TRAVEL: To and from board meetings and retreats or related activities (5x a year) to various regions of Colorado.

Appeal Rights:
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at .
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.
• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

• 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.
• 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.

• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

01

Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment background check?

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires educational transcripts or diplomas to be submitted if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position or for the substitution of education for some experience. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications or substitution for this position, a copy of your unofficial (or official) transcript/diploma is required please attach to your application by the application deadline. Have you attached your transcripts?

• Yes
• No

Required Question