Environmental Inspector

auroragov; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Aurora seeks an Environmental Inspector to perform routine stormwater construction inspections and ensure adherence to MS4 permits. You will review plans, engage with the community, and help protect public health.

The role requires an Associate's degree (or equivalent) and emphasizes regulatory compliance, outreach, and reporting. On-site inspections in Aurora, Colorado, with benefits and a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with stormwater regulations and inspections preferred.
• Ability to communicate and document inspection findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine stormwater construction inspections to ensure compliance.
• Inspect permanent and temporary stormwater features for proper maintenance and function.
• Ensure MS4 permit compliance and provide guidance as needed.
• Review engineering plans and SWMPs for regulatory conformance.
• Provide outreach materials to residents and permittees.
• Investigate complaints related to wastewater, stormwater and hazardous materials.
• Prepare inspection reports and issue violations or stop-work orders as needed.
• Maintain safety and coordinate with supervisors on enforcement actions.

Skills

Stormwater inspections

MS4 compliance

Plan reviews

Public outreach

Education

Associate's degree in construction management, environmental studies or biological sciences

Job description

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946

Cit y of Aurora , Colorado

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

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $29.58 - $36.97 per hour.

This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate can work up to 40 hours per week . The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays.

The deadline to submit applications is October 18th, 2026 . Please note, 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.

Overview of Department / Position:

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.

As part of the Environmental Services Division, the Environmental Inspections Team conducts erosion control inspections of both public and private construction sites. The team also inspects and investigates sources of pollution associated with illicit discharges to protect both the public health and environment in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Inspectors also examine plans, applications, permits, city ordinances, regulations and records to ensure compliance.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs routine stormwater construction inspections to ensure construction sites maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations
• Performs inspections, routine and as needed due to enforcement, of permanent stormwater quality features and temporary active construction features to ensure proper maintenance is being performed and to ensure they are functioning as designed
• Ensure compliance and offers compliance guidance with MS4 for stormwater discharge permits
• Reviews engineering plans and Storm Water Management Plans (SWMPS) for conformance with applicable rules and regulations
• Provides informational outreach materials to Aurora residents, permittees, and other divisions and departments
• Investigates complaints regarding wastewater, pretreatment, stormwater, hazardous material/waste activities
• Incident response, coordination of cleanup, root cause analysis, and appropriate follow-up
• Responds to complaints regarding illicit discharges, odors, hazardous materials in the public and private sector
• Prepares inspection and incident response reports including compliance paperwork as well as issuing notice of violation reports, stop-work orders, and immediate cleanup orders for both incident response and the MS4
• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to work performed
• Coordinates with Environmental Inspection Supervisor and/or senior staff regarding enforcement actions
• Maintains internal database and records of active permits
• Grease trap and sand trap inspection
• Creek and channel inspection to assist stormwater with routine maintenance initiatives and flood prevention
• Performs other related duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Education:

Associate's degree in construction management, environmental studies or biological sciences or closely related field.

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