About Our Job
Note: This job posting is open to current City and County of Denver employees ONLY, including those impacted by the 2025 layoffs
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) 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. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD!
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 $86,634-142,947/year. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $86,634-114,790/year. 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)
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); Free Airport Parking
Location & Schedule
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work 3 days per week on site at Denver International Airport, 8500 Pena Blvd. Denver, CO 80249. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.
Who We Are & What You’ll Do
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.
We are seeking an Environmental Public Health Administrator to serve as subject matter expert on industrial stormwater management and administer programs associated with industrial stormwater permits at DEN. This position requires significant regulatory and scientific expertise to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements while promoting high environmental performance.
Key responsibilities will include:
Administer and oversee industrial stormwater programs at DEN, including DEN’s Individual Permit (COS-000008) and certifications under the state general permit held by DEN and business partners. Prepare technical reports including annual reporting, Discharge Monitoring Reports, and Corrective Action Plans, recommending corrective actions and present findings with proposed solutions.
Provide technical guidance and support to DEN departments and business partners to ensure alignment with operational objectives and compliance with all applicable regulatory standards.
Oversee compliance activities such as sampling, inspections, reporting, and corrective actions to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Prepare for renewal of DEN’s Individual Industrial Stormwater Permit by reviewing permit history, identifying proactive measures, and targeting areas for improvement.
Lead DENs stormwater and multimedia compliance inspection program, including tracking inspections and maintaining records, training personnel on inspection protocols and following up on identified issues to ensure resolution.
Lead illicit discharge investigations and implement corrective measures.
Gather and analyze environmental data to assess compliance and support enforcement actions.
Manage contracts and task orders, including budget development, expense management, RFP creation, and contractor performance oversight.
Contribute expertise to DEN’s environmental sustainability programs including an Environmental Management System (EMS) that is certified to ISO Standard 14001:2015.
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
The ability to work safely in an industrial environment that may include work in confined spaces, exposure to chemical and other hazards, and work in extreme weather conditions.
Functions as an Environmental Subject Matter Expert (SME) for spill and release response and covers on-call spill and release response shifts as part of the environmental sustainability team on-call rotation.
The ability to identify goals for work assignments and obstacles to achieving those goals. The ability to generate alternative solutions, consider risk, and evaluate and choose the best alternative to perform work.
Mathematical ability to perform computations related to flow and organic load of deicing waste, and experience with Excel spreadsheets to store, track, and analyze data.
The ability to read and interpret written material, including technical materials such as product manuals, engineering drawings, operating manuals, and regulatory materials such as rules and regulations and environmental permits.
Mechanical aptitude, including an ability to troubleshot DIW equipment, perform repairs, and identify circumstances where maintenance teams at DEN should be brought in (e.g., plumbing, electrical) or where outside contracted support will be needed for specialty work.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders at DEN
The ability to not only work by yourself and get the job done with minimal direction and supervision, including solo shifts, but also the ability to closely work with other team members.
A wiliness to work overtime or off shifts to meet business needs, most likely during the winter deicing season.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, or a related field based on a specific position.
Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional experience conducting scientific research and/or analysis on a variety of environmental or public health issues as required by the specific duties assigned to the position.
Education/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.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: By position, 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
Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, January 18th, 2026, at 11:59pm to ensure consideration.
FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CE2894 Environmental Public Health Administrator
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$86,634.00 - $142,947.00
Target Pay
$86,634-114,790/year, based on education and experience
Agency
Denver International Airport
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.
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