JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary: $78,046 - $97,557/year

The deadline to apply to this position is January 31, 2026. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

Aurora Water’s mission is to enhance and protect the quality of life for Aurora citizens by providing safe, dependable and sustainable water, sewer and stormwater services, today and in the future.​ The Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist, under the direct supervision of the Environmental Compliance Supervisor, primarily focuses on leading high-risk and complex efforts, applying specialized knowledge in one or more compliance sector (e.g., drinking water, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous materials & waste management). This position may serve as a functional supervisor, providing guidance to staff and representing the organization in external regulatory discussions and decision-making.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads compliance program development using technical expertise and oversees compliance program implementation in coordination with the Environmental Compliance Supervisor
• Serves as the acting supervisor for the Environmental Compliance team during the absence of the Environmental Compliance Supervisor
• Reviews regulatory reports and provides technical input for accuracy and completeness
• Leads and oversees internal compliance audits and programmatic assessments to evaluate regulatory compliance
• Develops advanced training content, provides high-level technical guidance, and delivers presentations at conferences or meetings as a subject matter expert
• Reviews compliance documentation to ensure accuracy and alignment with current regulatory requirements
• Maintains cross-sector awareness to support team coverage and collaboration through interpretation and guidance on regulatory changes
• Represents Aurora Water in external discussions, workgroups, or formal comment processes that have potential to impact Aurora Water operations or activities
• Identifies strategic opportunities for team-wide learning and growth and encourage knowledge sharing
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, environmental policy, public administration, engineering, or other closely related field

Experience: 

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance, regulatory program management, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in environmental science, environmental policy, public administration, engineering, or a closely related field
• Experience working for or with a municipal government or public utility, with an understanding of how environmental regulations apply across departments, capital projects and various municipal activities

Knowledge:

• Specialized knowledge in at least one environmental regulatory compliance sector (e.g., drinking water, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous materials & waste management)
• In-depth understanding of the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act requirements pertaining to the sectors of environmental regulatory compliance (e.g., drinking water, stormwater, wastewater, hazardous materials & waste management)

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal, decision making, analytical, and negotiating skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills
• Skill in reviewing and editing work of others, as necessary
• Skill in the use of personal computers, including word processing applications

Abilities: 

• Ability to demonstrate subject matter expertise
• Ability to identify compliance risks, analyze operations or regulatory gaps, and recommend practical solutions that align with legal requirements and department goals
• Ability to clearly summarize regulatory requirements, compliance impacts, and technical information in writing and verbally to various stakeholders (internal staff, regulators, contractors, the public)
• Ability to read, understand, and apply complex environmental laws, permits, and regulations to real-world operations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
• Ability to provide timely, respectful, and solution-oriented customer service to internal and external stakeholders, including other departments, regulatory agencies, industry partners, and the public
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Colorado Driver’s license with a good driving history.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary physical work requires the ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds
• Occasional walking and standing
• Vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of computers
• Hearing and listening to communicate on a telephone

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment
• Occasionally works outdoors or in an industrial setting, such as a treatment plant, pump house, lift station, etc.

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment, including personal computer
• Operation of a motor vehicle
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.