Early Career Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Overview

Ensures compliance with Colorado water permits and conducts inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• regulatory compliance
• report writing
• enforcement coordination
• compliance inspections
• regulation interpretation
• site inspections

Tasks

-Frequently works with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to ensure compliance. -Writes and edits program documents and reports that effectively communicate stormwater requirements to stakeholders -Coordinates with local governments and clients to issue notices of violations and enforcement actions as needed -Assists clients with compliance inspections with applicable national, state, and local environmental water quality standards, including all Minimum Control Measures of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit -Interprets Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances to select appropriate methods and procedures for use in maintaining water quality permit compliance -Performs regular inspections on areas such as construction sites, stormwater facilities, municipal water and sewage systems, industrial facilities, and more

Requirements

• clean water
• epa
• npdes
• permitting
• regulatory
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Demonstrated knowledge of Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations -Experience writing documentation and procedural materials for multiple audiences. -Approximately 1 to 3 years of experience with regulatory compliance related to the Clean Water Act. -A bachelor of science degree in science, engineering, or a related field -Experience issuing Industrial Pretreatment permits and licenses and inspecting distinct types of existing pretreatment systems -Knowledge of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Industrial Pretreatment Program -Experience leading environmental compliance inspections, documenting, and communicating inspection results, and recommending corrective actions for noncompliance -Experience with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Colorado Clean Water Permitting Sectors, and Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS)

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Benefits

-401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%) -Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans -Paid Parental Leave -Tuition Reimbursement -Professional Development and Training -Flexible Work Schedules -Employee Assistance Program

About Respec

-Grew from geology roots into a multidisciplinary firm with global reach and diverse expertise. -Structured across divisions including Mining & Energy, Water & Natural Resources, Data & Technology, and more. -Typical projects span from mine planning and watershed restoration to IT systems and GIS mapping. -Acquired niche firms like Geothermal Resource Group and Enviromin to broaden subsurface and environmental capabilities. -Notable for tackling complex challenges—such as protecting Mt. Rushmore. -Operates from multiple US offices and supports projects in North and South America, Europe, and beyond. -Combines engineering, environmental science, and custom technology to solve real-world, hard‑to‑solve problems. -Prefers hands‑on, problem‑solving jobs in areas like cavern storage, stormwater design, and 3D geology modeling.

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