Indoor Environment Program Work Lead Inspector - EPS III

Salary: $88,980.00 - $111,228.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FAA01538-10/08/26
Department: Department of Public Health & Environment
Division: Air Pollution Control Division
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: Main Campus: 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
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:
Hybrid work options may be available at the supervisor's discretion and based on business needs. The position will be based at 4300 Cherry Creek S Dr, Glendale, CO 80246
CDPHE Offers:

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• Medical and dental plans.
• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.
• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Potential flexible working arrangements
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.
• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.

Description of Job
The Work Unit:
This work unit operates and enforces three legislatively mandated programs: chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), lead-based paint abatement, and asbestos. The CFC section reduces CFC emissions and protects public health and the environment from the damaging effects of uncontrolled releases of ozone-depleting compounds into the atmosphere. The Lead-Based Paint section protects the public, especially children, from the health hazards associated with exposure to deteriorating lead-based paint, as well as lead-contaminated dust and soil in target housing and child-occupied facilities. The Asbestos section protects the public from the health hazards associated with exposure to asbestos resulting from renovation and demolition activities.
What You Will Do:
This position exists to minimize exposure to asbestos, lead, and CFCs by identifying potential health and safety hazards, evaluating and mitigating their impact, and assisting with regulatory implementation and enforcement. Key responsibilities include field staff oversight by monitoring assigned field staff (including EPS Interns, I's, and II's), training new team members, assigning tasks, and evaluating work progress and deliverables; technical guidance by providing advanced technical direction on projects that exceed the complexity handled by an EPS II; and performance feedback by providing input to unit supervisors for staff performance evaluations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Inspections and Enforcement
  
  • Monitors compliance with State and Federal regulations by conducting independent inspections and investigations, either from complaints, routinely scheduled inspections or targeted activities around the state and must be able to independently travel by car.
  • Sites inspected include schools, waste disposal sites, buildings with CFC sources, sites with scheduled asbestos and/or lead abatement projects, buildings undergoing renovation, facilities prior to demolition or post abatement, or other facilities that may present asbestos or lead health hazards to the public.
  • Responds to emergencies, natural disasters and spills as needed or assigned. Also works to develop enforcement actions by investigating, compiling and organizing enforcement case information.
  • The position works with program management and staff to ensure enforcement documents are developed and sent out in a timely manner. The position participates in notice of violation conferences, determination of penalties and settlement discussions.
• Permitting
  
  • This position monitors compliance with statutory permitting and notification requirements by reviewing asbestos, lead abatement, and demolition notifications. This role also monitors compliance by reviewing variances submitted by contractors and consultants and processing CFC registrations.
• Programmatic Development/Improvement including Outreach Activities
  
  • Works with the IEP Program Manager and Field Operations Supervisors on the development and/or review of new and existing policies for asbestos, lead and CFC inspection, permitting and enforcement procedures.
  • Assists in developing new procedures to streamline the review and issuance of permits and registrations.
  • Takes part in any active process to review and update existing regulations.
  • Responds to requests from the public and regulated community to provide technical assistance on asbestos, lead and CFC hazards, State and Federal regulations, and control measures to minimize or eliminate the potential for exposure.
  • Conducts outreach efforts covering asbestos, lead, and CFC hazards, as well as applicable regulations and requirements, including developing presentations.
• Work Lead
  
  • Assigns work, monitors workflow and progress of field staff (EPS Intern's, EPS I, and EPS II) to verify quality and quantity of services and products meet standards, timeliness, and contribute to accomplishing the unit's work plan objectives
  • Identifies training needs to communicate to the supervisor, provides in-the-field technical training for field staff on all aspects of conducting asbestos, lead and CFC inspections, investigations, including evidence collection, documentation and chain-of-custody procedures, and course audits
  • Implement methods, procedures, and processes to improve workflow and productivity
  • Monitors employee performance, provide feedback and coaching to staff on work and projects, and contribute to each assigned employee's performance plans and evaluations
  • Position serves as first level trainer, conducting and overseeing permitting training for field staff
  • Provides guidance to field staff regarding assignments and projects, monitor status of project progress for emergencies such as fires, floods, and tornadoes
  • Reviews attendance, workplace behavior, communication, and competencies with field staff regarding completion of inspection and enforcement duties; reviews and processes asbestos and lead abatement permit applications, demolition notifications, and CFC registrations; program development/improvement; and outreach activities.
  • Administers work schedule standards
• Other Duties as Assigned
  
  • Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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:

I3A4**
Minimum Qualifications: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:
Eight (8) years of experience in environmental regulation of asbestos, lead-based paint, and/or chlorofluorocarbons or similar work.

Or

Education and Experience:
A combination of related education (environmental degrees or physical sciences) and/or relevant experience in environmental regulation of asbestos, lead-based paint, and/or chlorofluorocarbons or similar work equal to eight (8) years
**You must substantiate that you meet the minimum qualifications when filling out the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to do so will result in the application not moving forward in the hiring process. "See resume" will not be accepted. Resumes are considered supplemental information and are not considered in the initial evaluation. In addition, part-time work will be prorated when determining whether minimum qualifications are met.**
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Relevant experience with the State of Colorado
• Experience with Colorado's asbestos, ozone depleting refrigerants, and lead-based paint regulations
• Conducting environmental regulatory compliance inspections, including Colorado Regulation 8, Part B - asbestos; AHERA; and the asbestos NESHAP.
• Providing training to others for conducting environmental regulatory compliance inspections
• Developing and completing education and outreach activities about regulatory programs to both stakeholders and the general public
• Understanding and explaining State and Federal air quality regulations in order to provide compliance information and technical guidance to the public and regulated entities
• Enforcing environmental regulations by investigating, compiling and organizing enforcement case information
• Monitoring compliance with statutory permitting and notification requirements by reviewing asbestos and lead abatement and demolition notifications
• Reviewing requests for variances from environmental regulatory requirements
• Responding to requests from the public and regulated community to provide technical assistance on asbestos, lead and CFC hazards, State and
• Federal regulations, and control measures to minimize or eliminate the potential for exposure

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Residency Requirement Options:
  
  • This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
• TRAVEL: 30% of time to conduct compliance inspections and other required activities throughout the state.
• SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The person filling this position must be able to take and pass asbestos and lead-based paint certification courses

Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.
• COVER LETTER - Describing how your professional/supervisory experience aligns with the preferred qualifications of this position and what interests you in this position
• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of