Denver Water · 16 hours ago
Environmental Compliance Specialist/Sr Specialist
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelDenver Water is committed to providing quality water services to the community, and they are seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist/Sr Specialist to ensure adherence to environmental regulations. The role involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations while conducting inspections and maintaining necessary records.
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Responsibilities
Perform SPCC (spill prevention control and counter measure) inspections, AST (above ground storage tank) and UST (underground storage tank) inspections at all facilities with USTs and ASTs (Metro area to Source of Supply locations)
Collect waste materials and determine viability of recycling or exchange. Sample, identify, and characterize wastes to determine the appropriate disposal method and site according to EPA, CDPHE and DOT regulations and criteria
Assist in scheduling and coordinating contractors needed to perform recycling or disposal of materials. Assist in tracking payments to waste contractors
Assist Denver Water facilities with proper hazardous materials and waste permitting and monitor existing permits and plans to ensure compliance. Provide Department Managers status reports and updates
Conduct or coordinate inspections of waste disposal and waste recycling facilities for compliance assurance in order to minimize potential long- and short-term environmental liabilities
Maintain records regarding environmental activities and key performance indicators. Assist in the assembly of reports or other required documentation
Assist in the evaluation of chemical releases to the environment and the selection of the proper clean-up response
Conduct asbestos, PCB and lead sampling. Inspect various reservoirs for sealants, cracks, and any unusual conditions
Prepare chemical inventories for Denver Water facilities for reporting to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fire Departments, and local agencies
Prepare and submit Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) documents, Spill Prevention Control, and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC), Toxic Release Inventory reports, and Risk Management Plans (RMP)
Assist Denver Water facilities with proper permitting and monitor existing permits and plans to ensure compliance. Provide supervisors and department managers status reports and updates
Arrange for and/or conduct environmental training and awareness classes for employee groups in a variety of environmental disciplines (Asbestos, SPCC, RMP, Waste Management, and others)
Properly characterize wastes or materials via sampling and analysis methods according to EPA, CDPHE and DOT regulations and criteria
Plan, conduct, or coordinate regular environmental inspections and/or audits of Denver Water facilities
Work with various sections to assure pesticide applications are conducted in accordance with established laws and regulations. Ensure water quality concerns are adequately addressed
Monitor changes in EPA and CDPHE regulations. Adjust or obtain new permits as regulations change and develop standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with air regulations
Ensure proper permits are submitted and followed during new construction and the addition of new sources at existing facilities
Qualification
Required
Under direct supervision, plan and coordinate transportation and disposal of waste materials
Maintain all the waste management records necessary to comply with local, state, and federal regulations
Coordinate recycling program
Under general supervision, conduct, plan, and/or coordinate activities to establish and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and laws
Develop operation and maintenance plans and monitor existing permits and plans to ensure Denver Water maintains compliance with the Air Pollution Control Division/EPA Clean Air Act (CAA) Regulations, the Water Quality Control Division/EPA Clean Water Act (CWA) Regulations, and the Solid Waste Division regulations/EPA RCRA Regulations
Perform SPCC (spill prevention control and counter measure) inspections, AST (above ground storage tank) and UST (underground storage tank) inspections at all facilities with USTs and ASTs (Metro area to Source of Supply locations)
Collect waste materials and determine viability of recycling or exchange
Sample, identify, and characterize wastes to determine the appropriate disposal method and site according to EPA, CDPHE and DOT regulations and criteria
Assist in scheduling and coordinating contractors needed to perform recycling or disposal of materials
Assist in tracking payments to waste contractors
Assist Denver Water facilities with proper hazardous materials and waste permitting and monitor existing permits and plans to ensure compliance
Provide Department Managers status reports and updates
Conduct or coordinate inspections of waste disposal and waste recycling facilities for compliance assurance in order to minimize potential long- and short-term environmental liabilities
Maintain records regarding environmental activities and key performance indicators
Assist in the assembly of reports or other required documentation
Assist in the evaluation of chemical releases to the environment and the selection of the proper clean-up response
Conduct asbestos, PCB and lead sampling
Inspect various reservoirs for sealants, cracks, and any unusual conditions
Prepare chemical inventories for Denver Water facilities for reporting to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fire Departments, and local agencies
Prepare and submit Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) documents, Spill Prevention Control, and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC), Toxic Release Inventory reports, and Risk Management Plans (RMP)
Assist Denver Water facilities with proper permitting and monitor existing permits and plans to ensure compliance
Provide supervisors and department managers status reports and updates
Arrange for and/or conduct environmental training and awareness classes for employee groups in a variety of environmental disciplines (Asbestos, SPCC, RMP, Waste Management, and others)
Properly characterize wastes or materials via sampling and analysis methods according to EPA, CDPHE and DOT regulations and criteria
Plan, conduct, or coordinate regular environmental inspections and/or audits of Denver Water facilities
Work with various sections to assure pesticide applications are conducted in accordance with established laws and regulations
Ensure water quality concerns are adequately addressed
Monitor changes in EPA and CDPHE regulations
Adjust or obtain new permits as regulations change and develop standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with air regulations
Ensure proper permits are submitted and followed during new construction and the addition of new sources at existing facilities
Benefits
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Secure pension fund
Generous PTO package
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Company
Denver Water
Denver Water is a water supply company that serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use in the city of Denver.
Founded in 1918
1001-5000 employees
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