Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

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 August 31, 2025. 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 manag