Environmental Regulatory Specialist - Wastewater Treatment Facility

Anticipated Hiring Range: $66,880 - $81,182 Annually

Full Salary Range: $66,880 - $96,976 Annually

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Job Summary:

The Environmental Regulatory Specialist provides specialized regulatory and compliance expertise supporting the City’s Water & Sewer operations, with a primary focus on wastewater treatment, water quality, and Clean Water Act requirements. The position works closely with the Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility Superintendent, Laboratory Manager, Industrial Pretreatment Manager, Water Quality & Regulatory Compliance Manager, Engineering, Operations, and other City staff.

The position supports the development, implementation, and administration of environmental compliance programs and serves as a subject matter expert on current and emerging local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. The Environmental Regulatory Specialist leads assigned Clean Water and wastewater regulatory activities, monitors regulatory developments, evaluates operational and capital impacts, and translates regulatory requirements into practical compliance strategies for City operations.

Experience, Education, and Skills:

Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Water Resources, Natural Resources, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental regulatory compliance, water quality, wastewater, environmental permitting, or a related field.
- Experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations, permits, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with regulatory agencies and preparing regulatory documentation, reports, or permit applications.
- Experience coordinating projects, programs, or regulatory compliance initiatives.

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

- Five (5) or more years related experience in environmental regulatory compliance, water quality, wastewater, environmental permitting, or a related field.
- Experience with Clean Water Act and NPDES permitting and compliance, particularly within a municipal wastewater or utility environment.
- Experience with wastewater treatment, biosolids, air quality, pretreatment, or water-quality regulatory programs.
- Knowledge of Colorado environmental regulations and experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Experience working for a municipality, public utility, or other public-sector organization.
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Public Administration, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, NPDES permitting, water quality, wastewater, biosolids, and applicable air quality requirements.
- Knowledge of environmental permitting, compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting, and documentation practices.
- Ability to interpret complex regulations, permits, and technical standards and translate them into practical operational requirements.
- Ability to monitor emerging regulations and evaluate operational, financial, and capital impacts.
- Skill in regulatory research, data analysis, technical writing, and preparation of reports, permits, and regulatory submissions.
- Ability to manage regulatory projects, studies, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical information to staff, leadership, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Laboratory, Industrial Pretreatment, Legal, regulatory agencies, and other partners.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, solve problems, and develop practical recommendations.

Essential Functions:

- Develop, implement, and administer environmental regulatory and compliance programs supporting City plans, operational needs, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
- Lead and coordinate compliance efforts for the Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility, including requirements associated with the Clean Water Act, NPDES permitting, air quality permitting, biosolids management, and other applicable environmental regulations.
- Lead or co-lead NPDES permit renewals and modifications; track permit conditions and compliance obligations; and translate regulatory and permit requirements into clear, implementable actions for wastewater treatment and collection operations.
- Monitor proposed and emerging local, state, and federal regulations; evaluate potential operational, financial, and capital impacts; and communicate regulatory changes and recommendations to leadership and affected City departments.
- Serve as Project Manager or subject matter expert for regulatory studies and initiatives, including Regulation 38, the City’s Well Ordinance, antidegradation requirements, temperature studies, and other environmental regulatory matters.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Laboratory, Industrial Pretreatment, the City Attorney’s Office, and regulatory agencies to address compliance requirements, permitting issues, regulatory interpretations, and implementation strategies.
- Track regulatory requirements, compliance activities, and program performance and prepare required reports, documentation, and information for applicable local, state, and federal agencies.
- Research regulatory, scientific, industry, and technology trends; evaluate their potential application to City operations; and support continuous improvement of programs, processes, and service delivery.
- Support initiatives that go beyond minimum regulatory compliance when established through Water & Sewer Board, City Council, department, or organizational priorities.
- Develop and coordinate regulatory training, assessments, educational materials, and other activities for City staff and, when appropriate, the public.
- Respond to regulatory and technical inquiries and support public engagement and educational efforts related to environmental compliance programs.
- Represent the City and participate in relevant regulatory, industry, and stakeholder organizations and workgroups, including local 208 planning agencies, CWWUC, CWF, and other appropriate organizations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Travel - Regular Local/Field Based Travel: This position requires regular travel within the County and nearby cities. Employees frequently travel to field sites, client locations, or other City buildings as part of their job duties. Access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required.

Work Environment:

- Work is performed primarily at a wastewater treatment and reclamation facility, with a combination of office, operational, and field work.
- Field work may occur throughout the wastewater treatment facility, collection system, sampling locations, project sites, and other City utility facilities.
- Regular exposure to wastewater treatment processes, chemicals, odors, noise, moving equipment, biological materials, varying weather conditions, wet or slippery surfaces, and uneven terrain.
- Requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with facility and field safety procedures.
- Regular interaction with operations staff, Engineering, Laboratory, Industrial Pretreatment, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and other City personnel.
- Occasional travel to field sites, meetings, regulatory proceedings, training, and conferences.
- May occasionally require work outside normal business hours to support regulatory deadlines, field activities, facility needs, emergencies, or compliance matters.

Physical Requirements:

- Mobility: Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and navigate wastewater treatment facilities, field locations, and uneven terrain.
- Dexterity: Ability to operate computers, sampling and monitoring equipment, hand tools, and other office and field equipment.
- Strength: Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull equipment, samples, and materials weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
- Vision: Ability to read technical documents, computer screens, instruments, gauges, labels, and observe field and facility conditions.
- Hearing: Ability to communicate effectively and hear alarms, equipment, vehicles, and other warning signals in operational environments.
- Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with employees, regulatory agencies, contractors, stakeholders, and the public.
- Environmental Tolerance: Ability to wear required PPE and work safely around wastewater processes, chemicals, odors, noise, moving equipment, biological materials, and varying weather conditions.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [email protected] .

Conditions of Employment: The City of Greeley is an at-will employer. Employees and the City may terminate employment at any time for any reason. Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE .