Environmental Regulatory Specialist

The Environmental Regulatory Specialist (EPS Tech III) ensures university compliance with federal and state environmental regulations governing public water systems, stormwater management, and air quality (Title V). This position serves as the primary liaison between the university and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), tracking and verifying permit requirements, coordinating testing and reporting, coordinating training, and resolving compliance issues. The specialist analyzes regulatory changes, develops and implements updated processes, and collaborates with Facilities Management personnel, consultants, and campus stakeholders to maintain safe drinking water, prevent stormwater contamination, and minimize air emissions. The role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and independent judgment in developing and improving environmental compliance programs across university operations. Minimum Qualifications To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials :

Experience Only :

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Six years of engineering or physical sciences technician experience ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental regulations governing public water systems, stormwater management, or+ air quality (Title V).

OR

Education and Experience :

Essential Job Duties Job Duty Category Public Water System Program Duty / Responsibility Track all system monitoring requirements, verify timely completion, and verify compliance.

Provide or verify required record keeping and reporting.

Coordinate lab purchase orders, invoices, and payments and interpret lab results.

Oversee accurate and complete record keeping for backflow device testing and compliance.

Hold water and sewer operation licensure required for water systems under FM responsibility.

Assist in water sample collection, chain of custody, and lab delivery.

Conduct annual surveys of all water system customer service lines for cross-connections and correct cross-connection control.

Attend and provide support for state inspections.

Respond to customer water quality complaints.

Serve as point of contact for CDPHE correspondence.

Organize required actions and public notifications for any compliance issue including violations.

In coordination with CDPHE, the Associate Vice President of Capital Planning and Programming, the Operator in Responsible Charge, and stakeholders, modify and improve the public water system regulatory program as needed over time.

Percentage Of Time 50% Job Duty Category Storm Water and MS4 Program Duty / Responsibility Track all system monitoring requirements, verify timely completion, and verify compliance.

Coordinate with consultants to maintain / update CSUs MS4 Program Description Document.

Track MS4 training requirements for the University and coordinate required training for university entities subject to MS4 requirements.

Maintain all SOPs for CSUs MS4 program.

Provide or verify required record keeping and reporting.

Coordinate lab purchase orders, invoices, and payments and interpret lab results.

Oversee accurate and complete record keeping for backflow device testing and compliance.

Hold water and sewer operation licensure required for water systems under FM responsibility.

Assist in water sample collection, chain of custody, and lab delivery.

Conduct annual surveys of all water system customer service lines for cross-connections and correct cross-connection control.

Attend and provide support for state inspections.

Respond to customer water quality complaints.

Serve as point of contact for CDPHE correspondence.

Organize required actions and public notifications for any compliance issue including violations.

In coordination with CDPHE, the Associate Vice President of Capital Planning and Programming, the Operator in Responsible Charge, and stakeholders, modify and improve the storm water system and MS4 regulatory programs as needed over time.

Percentage Of Time 30% Job Duty Category Title V Air Permitting Program Duty / Responsibility Track all annual permit requirements, verify timely completion, and verify compliance.

Provide or verify required record keeping and reporting.

Coordinate program needs with FM personnel and any supporting consultants.

In coordination with CDPHE, the Associate Vice President of Capital Planning and Programming, and stakeholders, modify and improve the Title V Air Permitting program as needed over time. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty Category Other Duties As Assigned Duty / Responsibility Support the Assistant Director for Engineering and Capital Construction and Associate Vice President of Capital Planning and Programming as needed with short-term projects and assignments. Percentage Of Time 10% Application Details