Water Quality Investigator II

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 salary range for this position is $31.33-48.56/hour. New hires are typically brought into the organization with a starting pay between $31.33-39.00/hour, based on education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of start date, City pays majority of premiums)
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)
• 457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 14 paid holidays
• Merit Increases
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

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. This position also requires participation in an on-call (stand-by) rotation, which may include responding to after-hours emergencies. Occasional evening and weekend work is also required to support operational needs.

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, where 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, your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct complex on-site investigations and inspections to ensure compliance with city codes and federal, state, and local regulations related to wastewater.
• Respond to city emergencies such as basement sewer floods, cave-ins, spills, illicit discharges, or backups.
• Investigate illicit discharges into the storm and sanitary sewer systems.
• Coordinate work with other city agencies and private utility companies to resolve problems or damage involving city-owned storm and sanitary utilities.
• Coordinate work with other sections within Wastewater Management to resolve issues within the storm and sanitary sewer system.
• Respond to citizen complaints and concerns related to sewer odors, illegal discharges into the city’s storm or sanitary sewer system, or other sewer-related issues.
• Issue summonses, written warnings, citations, and complaints against violators of Denver’s wastewater-related regulations.
• Gather evidence, provide testimony, and assist in the prosecution of offenders who violate Denver’s municipal codes related to wastewater.
• Manage multiple commercial customer accounts and accurately calculate sewer billing adjustment percentages for billing purposes.
• Perform enforcement and compliance-related actions for DOTI pretreatment requirements, and work with the public to resolve identified compliance issues.
• Assist in training new employees by providing guidance on inspection procedures, compliance requirements, and reporting standards.
• Assist with cases requiring advanced knowledge, such as repeat violations, legal disputes, or technical system failures.
• Work stand-by, overtime, and weekends as required for enforcement activities or emergencies based on departmental needs.

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Three or more 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, regulatory compliance, or applying established codes, regulations, and standards.

• Strong customer service and communication skills, including experience working with the public, resolving concerns, and de-escalating difficult situations.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage their own schedule and priorities, and follow through on responsibilities with minimal supervision.

• Dependable, accountable, self-motivated, and team-oriented, with a strong commitment to consistent attendance and reliability.

• 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, November 1st, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

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