Water Quality Investigator II Position Available In Haywood, North Carolina

About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $30.60 – $39.01/hour, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location & Schedule In this position you can expect to report on-site at the Denver Wastewater Management Building (2000 W. 3rd Ave., Denver 80223), Monday-Friday from 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Employees are required to use their personal vehicle for field work and emergency response. The City offers mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle when performing job duties. Quality Control is primarily focused on sanitary sewer lines and proper rule enforcement/management regarding them as well as related assets. As such, employees are occasionally exposed to sanitary sewage. The position requires the physical ability to open manhole lids. Who We Are & What You’ll Do The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website. DOTI’s Commitment to

Equity:

DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. The Wastewater Management Division within DOTI has an opening for a Water Quality Investigator II. You will be part of our team engaged in the enforcement of Denver Revised Municipal Code and DOTI Rules & Regulations as it pertains to sanitary and storm sewers. We are also responsible for a variety of different databases which maintain and manage a variety of different sewer assets throughout the City and County of Denver. As part of our team you will also be managing numerous commercial sewer accounts, which will include onsite inspections as well as calculations of sewer usage and water consumption. Specifically, as a Water Quality Investigator II, you will: Conduct complex on-site investigations and inspections, to ensure compliance with city codes and federal, state, and/or local regulations relating to wastewater. Responds to city emergencies such as floods, spills, illicit discharges, or backups. Investigate illicit discharges to the storm and sanitary sewer systems. Coordinate work with other city agencies and or private utility companies to resolve problems or damage to city owned storm and sanitary utilities. Coordinate work with other sections within Wastewater Management to resolve problems with the storm and sanitary sewer system. Respond to citizen complaints and/or concerns related to sewer odors, illegal discharge in the city storm and sanitary sewer system, or other sewer related issues. Issue summons and complaints against violators of city, state, and/or federal codes related to wastewater. Gather evidence, testify, and assist in the prosecution of offenders of city, state, and/or federal codes related to wastewater. Manage multiple accounts and accurately calculate sewer usage for billing purposes. Review variances from DOTI pretreatment requirements, and work with the public to resolve identified compliance issues. Assisting in the training of new employees by providing guidance on inspection procedures, compliance requirements, and reporting standards. Review and provide feedback on inspection reports, summonses, and other documentation prepared by new before submission. Assisting with cases that require advanced knowledge, such as repeat violations, legal disputes, or technical system failures. May be required to work stand by, over time, and weekends for enforcement activity and/or emergencies based on section need. What You’ll Bring Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Three years of underground utility experience preferably sanitary and storm sewer related. One year of asset management software experience preferably Lucity, Accela, or GIS Mapping Tools. Experience in Code Enforcement or Regulatory Compliance. Proficient in Microsoft office suite applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Power Point, SharePoint and Teams.

Required Minimum Qualifications Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Environmental Science or directly related field.

Experience Requirement:

Two (2) years of experience performing water quality investigations and inspections related to stormwater/sanitary infrastructure or experience with stormwater/environmental management activities which must have included interpreting engineering and architectural drawings, working with mapping systems, or applying principles of environmental science or industry water quality standards as they relate to storm/sanitary infrastructure.

Education and Experience Equivalency:

One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education for all classifications.

License/Certification Requirement:

This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Application Deadline This posting will accept applications until 11:59 PM on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration. About Everything Else Job Profile CE3531 Water Quality Investigator II To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $30.60 – $47.43 Starting Pay $30.60 – $39.01/hour, based on experience and education Agency Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere