Environmental Quality Specialist - Compliance / Programs



Job Details

Environmental Quality Specialist - Compliance / Programs
Employer

City of Aurora

Salary

$54,891.20 - $79,497.60 Annually

Location

Aurora 80012, CO

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

18-00184

Department

Aurora Water

Opening Date

04/28/2018

Summary of Job Duties

The Environmental Quality Specialist performs professional and technical work related to the planning and operation of the water, wastewater, reuse, and stormwater systems for the Aurora Water Department; ensures compliance with Federal, State and local regulations; assesses current and future environmental issues that may impact stormwater, drinking water or wastewater compliance; and, assesses current regulatory compliance status for Aurora Water facilities.

Aurora Water
Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health.

The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come-first serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs water quality protection services, which include environmental permitting and compliance assurance activities for Aurora Water's municipal facilities, including water and wastewater treatment facilities
  • Organizes and manages special events such as one day household chemical collections and clean-ups of waterways
  • Ensures the water department maintains compliance with applicable rules and regulations that govern its daily operations, including SDWA (Safe Drinking Water Act), CWA (Clean Water Act) and other environmental regulations
  • Performs regulatory advocacy work on behalf of the City with regulatory agencies
  • Analyzes information and assists in developing comments related to CWA and SDWA rulemaking and other administrative proceedings
  • Provides regulatory assistance to facility operations and management staff
  • Conducts assessments of various Aurora Water policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations
  • Assists in the preparation of annual and other technical reports
  • Assists in the preparation and review of various specifications and procedures for use by City employees and contractors in carrying out their work
  • Represents the City in various water quality and wastewater technical and policy-oriented stakeholder workgroups
  • Provides technical support to various Aurora Water divisions and workgroups on current and future regulatory issues; and performs additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in environmental engineering, physical, natural or environmental sciences or other related field.

Experience:

  • At least 2 years progressively responsible technical and regulatory compliance experience in meeting water quality regulatory or other state/federal environmental program requirements.
  • Experience participating in Colorado's rule-making procedures, especially related to reuse is desirable.  
  • An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Knowledge:
  • Basic understanding of water operations, including stormwater management, wastewater and water treatment, municipal utility engineering projects and environmental/regulatory compliance
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to water quality and the environment
  • Knowledge of the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act requirements pertaining to municipal stormwater management, wastewater management, and drinking water compliance and the required public participation processes
Abilities:
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, industry representatives, and citizens
  • Understand, interpret, and enforce complicated environmental regulations; and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Skills:
  • Skill in technical writing and analysis
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
 
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
  • A valid Colorado driver's license with a good driving history.
  • This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

  • Sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
  • Occasional outdoor/field work
  • Occasional walking and standing
  • Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard for database management
  • Vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents
  • Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:  Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment.

Equipment Used: Personal computer and water measurement equipment.

Aurora is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The city also maintains compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The city's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) is available for review by contacting the Employee Relations Officer in the Human Resources Division at 303-739-7225.

For Veteran's points: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012.

LEAVE BENEFITS
Holidays
The city provides the following 10 paid holidays to all regular and introductory employees:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Presidents' Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Thanksgiving Holiday (day after Thanksgiving)
  • Christmas Day
 
Personal Leave
The city provides twenty-four (24) hours of personal leave to full-time employees each January 1 following the completion of one year of continuous service and 2080 worked hours (excluding over-time).   A pro-rated portion of personal leave is provided after the first six (6) months of continuous service and again at twelve (12) months continuous service.
Annual Leave
Employees accrue annual leave after the successful completion of their Introductory Period. Accruals for Annual Leave for full-time regular employees are:
0-2 years of service 12 days
2-4 years of service 13 days
4 years of service 14 days
6 years of service 15 days
8 years of service 16 days
10 years of service 17 days
12 years of service 18 days
14 years of service 20 days
15 years of service 23 days
 
Part-time and full-time employees working less than forty hours per week shall accrue annual leave on a pro rated basis according to the number of hours worked.
Sick Leave
All regular employees excluding elected officials accrue Sick Leave upon their date of hire. All regular Career Service employees accrue 104 hours of Sick Leave for each 2080 hours of work. There is no maximum on the amount of sick leave that can be accrued.
Employee Leave Sharing Program
The City offers an Employee Leave Sharing Program in order to assist with income protection for full-time and part-time regular employees when an employee must be absent from work due to catastrophic medical hardship to the employee, spouse or child(ren).
City employees may voluntarily donate Annual, Personal and Sick Leave hours to a qualified employee.
Emergency Leave
Any regular or introductory employee may be allowed, at the discretion of the Department Director, up to 5 working days or 40 hours paid time off in the case of a death involving an employee's immediate family or in the case of a natural disaster involving the employee.
Civil Leave
Any regular or introductory employee who is summoned for jury duty or is subpoenaed in an official capacity during a regularly schedule work day will be given paid time off.
Military Leave
Any regular or introductory full-time employee who is a member of the National Guard or the Reserves will receive a maximum of 15 (eight-hour) paid days per calendar year.
BENEFIT PLANS AND PROGRAMS
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
The city offers four (4) medical plans; two (2) dental plans; and one (1) vision plan to regular employees (and their eligible dependents) to choose from. Medical, dental and vision coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.
Life Insurance
Life insurance is provided to regular employees in the event of death at no cost. In addition, regular employees are covered by the Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit, which provides for additional benefits in the event of accidental death or serious accidental injury. Eligibility for life insurance begins on the employee's date of hire.
Employees may elect additional life insurance coverage on themselves through the city’s voluntary life insurance plan. Life insurance coverage is also available for dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Regular employees may participate in the City's flexible spending accounts program. This program allows employees to increase their tax savings by making pre-tax deposits to a Health or Dependent Care Spending Account to pay for work-related dependent care expenses and certain unreimbursed health expenses.
Retirement
All regular Career Service employees participate in the General Employees Retirement Plan (“GERP”) which is a defined benefit pension plan. For 2013 participants will contribute 6% of their pre-tax earnings each pay period. The City of Aurora matches each employee's contributions. GERP credits interest on contributions while they remain with the Plan.
When employment with the City ends, participants may be eligible for a monthly retirement benefit, depending on their age and length of service. Alternatively, terminating participants may elect to receive a lump sum distribution of their contributions, interest and vested City contributions instead of a monthly benefit.
Long Term Disability
When a regular employee cannot work for a prolonged time because of serious injury or illness, you need help with more than your medical bills. Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) can replace a portion of your salary while you are unable to work. Full-time regular Career Service employees are eligible for LTD after completing 6 months of continuous service. After a period of 90 days, you may receive up to 60% of your current base pay.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457)
At an employee's option, participation in a Deferred Compensation program through the City of Aurora is available. Deferred Compensation provides pre-tax savings to employees who participate through automatic payroll deduction. It is a program that assists you in saving additional monies for your retirement. There are many investment choices offered by each of our Deferred Compensation providers. Your pre-tax dollar investment(s) grow each payday while interest accumulates.

01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in environmental engineering, physical, natural or environmental sciences or other related field?
  • YES
  • NO
02
Do you have at least 2 years progressively responsible technical and regulatory compliance experience in meeting water quality regulatory?
  • YES
  • NO
03
Have you participated in regulatory work groups?
  • YES
  • NO
04
If you answered YES to question #3, please describe your experience in detail.
05
Do you have experience working for a municipality? (This experience must be illustrated in your work history.)
  • YES
  • NO
06
Do you have a valid driver's license with a good driving history and will you be able to verify this with a motor vehicle report?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Are you familiar with Colorado Discharge Permit System permits, such as those for domestic wastewater plants?
  • YES
  • NO
08
Describe your experience with permit negotiation, implementation and compliance.
09
Do you have experience in event planning?
10
If you answered yes to questions #9 , please describe your experience in detail.
11
Are you familiar with the municipal separate storm sewer system permits in Colorado? If so, please provide a summary of your experience.

* Required Question

Employer
City of Aurora
Address
15151 E. Alameda Parkway

Aurora, Colorado, 80012
Phone
(303) 739-7225

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