Local recruitment: Water Pollution Control Manager (EPS III) - Denver

• Salary: $86,376.00 – $95,004.00 Annually
• Location: Denver, CO
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Number: HAA-50004824-05/25
• Department: Department of Transportation
• Division: CDOT Region 1
• Opening Date: 05/19/2025
• Closing Date: 5/29/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
• FLSA: Determined by Position
• Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
• Primary Physical Work Address: 2829 West Howard Place, Denver CO 80204
• FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Department Contact Information: Priya.kumar@state.co.us
• Hiring Pay Rate: The 2024 Step Pay Program may increase the salary range for employees with time in the class series.
• How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado State residents.
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. 

About CDOT 

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive. 

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

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Description of Job

About the Work Unit:
This unit designs, constructs, maintains and operates the Region 1 transportation system in a manner which helps preserve the environmental resources present within our Region. The Region 1 unit works with CDOT headquarters to provide program management information from the Region in real time to support statewide delivery initiatives.

About the Position: 

This position, Region 1 Senior Water Pollution Control Manager, is a lead for active construction stormwater inspection compliance for CDOT Region 1. 

Tasks include performing the MS4 Permit required stormwater inspections on active construction and post-construction sites. 

Clarifying stormwater management plans, specifications, and Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) permit regulations to contractor and project staff. 

Tracking and reporting, training and explaining, the Construction Sites program of CDOT’s MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer) permit of which Region 1 has the largest program, most complex projects, and highest project volume.  

Act as an independent water quality resource pacesetter who will be responsible for overseeing a high volume of various level complexity projects throughout active construction and into the post-construction phase.

The majority of work is in-field, driving to job sites, walking on uneven surfaces in a variety of weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, and windy).  This position requires communication with CDOT maintenance staff, construction engineers, and contractors about observations and offering solutions.  The rest of the time is creating reports, reviewing findings and reviewing documentation with tight deadlines.   

 Major Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Active Construction Stormwater Inspections

• Attends project pre-construction meetings with CDOT staff and contractors and provides information about stormwater management and erosion control requirements for the construction project.
• Conducts monthly in-field stormwater inspections on active highway construction projects. This requires a review of the project’s stormwater management plans, specifications and stormwater permit regulations, making sure the in-field project site is compliant with CDOT specifications, CDOT MS4 Permit, and the CDPS permit;
• Uses the CDOT ESCAN software, documents the inspection of the active project construction site to identify and document any deficiencies in stormwater Control Measure (CM) and create a defensible report which is sent to the CDOT project engineer, and the contractor;
• Provides compliance advisory assistance to the project engineer and contractor for complex and unique erosion and sedimentation problems found on the project site. 
• Ensures inspection report is completed and sent to the contractor within the regulatory requirement amount of time, that the findings are completed by the contractor within the regulatory requirement amount of time and that the findings are closed within the regulatory requirement amount of time;
• Advises the project engineer on corrective action processes and procedures if the contractor does not meet the regulatory requirements for repairs. Know when to teach and when to escalate to management a non-compliance situation;
• Works closely with the contractor’s erosion control supervisor to determine what CMs are left on site until final stabilization occurs; 
• Share stormwater lessons-learned with design water quality staff, environmental staff, engineers, and maintenance staff;
• The majority of work is in-field, driving to job sites, walking on uneven surfaces in a variety of weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, and windy). The rest of the time is creating reports, reviewing findings and reviewing documentation with tight deadlines. 

Post-Construction Site Stormwater Inspections

• Monthly, performs the required stormwater inspections on project sites which have not yet achieved final stabilization;  
• Prepare reports and documentation on site conditions, and update site specific stormwater management plans; 
• Works with the CDOT project engineer and the CDOT resident engineer, provide technical expertise on erosion blow out repairs;
• Works closely with the Region Landscape Architect, determine if a site meets revegetation success criteria and recommends that the CDPS permit be terminated;
• The majority of work is in-field, driving to job sites, walking on uneven surfaces in a variety of weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, and windy). The rest of the time is creating reports, reviewing findings and reviewing documentation with tight deadlines. 

MS4 Annual Reporting

• Collects data and findings from construction inspections throughout the year which are then summarized in an annual report to the Environmental Programs Branch and sent to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

Communications

• Requires strong verbal communication skills with engineering and contractor staff ;
• Writes defensible inspection reports, memos, and emails using technical water quality language;
• Requires good reading and comprehension skills for regulatory requirements, plan reading skills of engineering drawings/specifications, and interpretive skills;
• Exchanges information with a variety of levels of internal staff and external customers. This includes co-Water Pollution Control Manager, senior water quality staff, CDOT project engineers, Region management and Environmental Programs Branch staff. External customers like contractors, consultants, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), regulators like CDPHE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

Support to Region 1 Environmental Unit

Other duties as assigned to support the Region Environmental Unit in environmental analysis, environmental review, environmental clearance, environmental mitigation and regulatory compliance.

Work Environment

• Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours with occasional night inspections;
• Working in-field active highway construction sites, in weather including heat, cold, wet and wind;
• Frequent walking in uneven ground including slopes;
• Required to operate a CDOT vehicle to drive to multiple construction sites in CDOT Region 1 which is comprised of Arapahoe, Adams, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin, and Jefferson counties; 
• Occasional day or overnight travel within Colorado to attend in-state training, conferences, or meetings. 

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Experience Only:

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. At least 4 years of experience with a primary focus in water quality regulatory compliance as it relates to supporting construction projects duties of this position will be considered.

OR

Education and Experience:
A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 8 years.

• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in water quality, construction management, hydraulics, biology, ecology, environmental science, soil sciences, natural resources, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered. 
• Experience (with a primary focus on) in water quality regulatory compliance as it relates to supporting construction projects duties of this position will be considered. 

       AND

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be pro-rated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position. 

Preferred Qualifications
The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section, preferably for a public employer; 
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• State of Colorado Certificate for a Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor;
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, implement, and maintain a Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP);
• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with construction stormwater management inspections;
• Familiarity with a broad range of water quality laws, rules, and regulations, such as those with local agencies CDPHE, EPA, and FHWA regulations, etc.;
• Ability to teach, explain, demonstrate, and clarify stormwater plans, specifications and regulations to a variety of construction staff; 
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a fast paced, demanding environment; 
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Working effectively as both independent self initiator and interactive problem solving in team situations;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Experience with electronic stormwater permitting software;
• Experience with CDOT stormwater management field inspection is a plus:
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems;

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist 
Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green ‘APPLY’ button at the top of this announcement)
2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
3. A copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. 
5. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

 Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from “state.co.us” and “info@governmentjobs.com” addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado’s website.

The Hiring Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.  
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above.  Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list. 

3. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement 
If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants.  If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.      

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant’s authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.”Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439. The report may contain information bearing on the applicant’s character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living.  The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Appeal RightsIf you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1,State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov under Rules.

ADAAA Accommodations
CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Priya Kumar at Priya.Kumar@state.co.us

Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

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