Inter-Agency Coordinator

About The Work Unit:

The Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) seeks to advance environmental justice in Colorado and implement statutory environmental justice mandates, including specific benchmarks and targets established by the Environmental Justice Act. We work in partnership with disproportionately impacted communities (DI communities), the Environmental Justice Advisory Board (EJAB), other federal, state, local, and tribal government partners, and offices and divisions with CDPHE. Our role includes meaningful engagement of DI communities;

administering the Environmental Justice Grants Program and Supplemental Environmental Projects; partnering with the Water Quality Control Division to implement the Mobile Home Water Quality Act; providing high‑quality spatial analysis and mapping through Enviroscreen and the DI Communities Map; and facilitating Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analysis.

This position is responsible for the coordination of inter‑agency environmental justice efforts. It works closely with environmental justice policy leads within CDPHE, executive branch agencies, local government agencies, federal agencies, and other interested parties to maintain communication and coordinate policy and programming efforts that advance environmental justice goals. It analyzes environmental justice policy across state and local agencies and identifies opportunities to promote collaboration.

It also advises leadership and staff within the Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) and develops strategy for intergovernmental coordination on environmental justice projects such as Enviro Screen and the Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analysis.

Only residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application are eligible.

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LIAISON III

• Experience Only: Six (6) years of relevant experience supporting collaborative development or implementation of public policy related to public health, environmental health, environmental justice, environmental law, or a related discipline within state or local government.
• OR
• Education and Experience: A combination of related education in public policy, public administration, public affairs, environmental health, public health, environmental justice, environmental law and/or relevant experience in supporting collaborative development or implementation of public policy related to public health, environmental health, environmental justice, environmental law, or a related discipline within state or local government equal to six (6) years.
• ** 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. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

As an applicant who has been removed from an employment list or consideration, you may request a review by the State Personnel Director. Written appeals must be submitted to the State Personnel Board by email within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice or acknowledgment of Department action.

• A Cover Letter
• A completed state of Colorado application.
• If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your Colorado.gov/jobs application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your Colorado.gov/jobs application.

• 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, flexible retirement 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.