Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist

City of Aurora, Colorado

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, CO

The Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist leads high‑risk compliance efforts across water, wastewater, and hazardous materials sectors, representing Aurora Water in regulatory discussions.

• Oversees compliance program development and implementation in coordination with the Environmental Compliance Supervisor.
• Serves as acting supervisor for the Environmental Compliance team during the Environmental Compliance Supervisor’s absence.
• Reviews regulatory reports, providing technical input for accuracy and completeness.
• Leads 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, work groups, or formal comment processes that have potential to impact Aurora Water operations or activities.
• Identifies strategic opportunities for team‑wide learning and growth and encourages knowledge sharing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, environmental policy, public administration, engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental compliance, regulatory program management, or a closely related field.

• 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.

• Specialized knowledge in at least one environmental regulatory compliance sector (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.

• 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.

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

• 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 work spaces

January 31, 2026 (position may close earlier once a qualified pool of applications is obtained).