Salary: $73,923.20 - $120,265.60 Annually
Location : 6450 York St., Denver, CO
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 517_MULTI_102026
Department: Environmental Services
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
DescriptionThis position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:Industrial Pretreatment Specialist I ($73,923.20 - $103,105.60 Annually)Responsible for performing and coordinating a variety of compliance assurance, compliance assistance, and enforcement activities related to the implementation of Metro's Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) with a primary focus on less complex industrial and commercial entities. The position reports to an Industrial Pretreatment Manager.
Industrial Pretreatment Specialist II (86,195.20 - $120,265.60 Annually)Responsible for performing, managing, and coordinating a variety of compliance assurance, compliance assistance, and enforcement activities and projects related to the implementation of Metro's Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP) that focuses on industrial and commercial entities of all levels of complexity. The position applies regulations and scientific principles to conduct compliance inspections and investigations, reviews records, evaluate facility compliance and prepare enforcement documents. This position reports to an Industrial Pretreatment Manager.
Examples of Duties This position is being posted at multiple levels. For Typical Duties, please select the appropriate job description below and wait for pop-up on the right of the screen.
Industrial Pretreatment Specialist IIndustrial Pretreatment Specialist II Qualifications Industrial Pretreatment Specialist IQualifications
Knowledge of:- General science (i.e., biology and chemistry) principles.
- Mathematics and data analysis
- Industrial manufacturing practices, wastewater treatment, or regulatory control
- Inspection of rudimentary or straightforward industrial and commercial facilities
- General office processes and procedures
- MS Office software
Skilled at:- Working in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases to create shared reports
- Applying mathematical and data analysis principles
- Communicating verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
- Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving
- Reading and understanding complex information, such as regulatory and technical documents
- Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
- Becoming familiar with new information rapidly
Ability to:- Effectively work in a position as a regulator (e.g., directly regulating businesses)
- Follow Industrial Pretreatment Program implementation procedures
- Inspect hauled waste facilities
- Legally and safely drive a Metro motor vehicle throughout Metro's service area, including during periods of inclement weather
- Read, interpret, understand, and apply IPP related documents, regulations, and reports
- Enter commercial and less complex industrial facilities and perform both pre-scheduled and unannounced inspections and/or investigations in a safe and effective manner
- Wear correct PPE and follow safety procedures (steel toed shoes, hard hats, etc.)
- Assist with sampling procedures and visual inspections
- Work outside of normal business hours and normal business days to assist with unusual observation responses and investigations and other environmental incidents as assigned
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, complicated information to varying audiences
- Learn and understand manufacturing and treatment processes and operations at commercial and industrial facilities
- Become familiar with hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes
- Meet deadlines
- Plan and coordinate assigned work tasks
- Prepare accurate and complete reports
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with people of varying backgrounds, knowledge, and experience
- Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment
Education, Certifications, and Licenses: B.S. degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or other related science field. A valid Driver's license. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Industrial Pretreatment Specialist IIKnowledge of:- General science (i.e., biology and chemistry) principles.
- Mathematics, including algebra, and data analysis
- Industrial manufacturing practices, wastewater treatment, and regulatory control
- Knowledge of federal pretreatment regulations
- Inspection strategies of basic to complex industrial and commercial facilities
- General office processes and procedures
- MS Office software
Skilled at:- Reading, interpreting, and applying federal, local, and state environmental regulations (e.g., NDPES, Air Quality, Hazardous Waste, etc.)
- Read, interpret, understand, and apply compliance related documents, regulations, and reports
- Working in spreadsheets, word processing, and databases to create shared reports
- Assist with sampling procedures and visual inspections
- Read, interpret and apply regulations to complex facilities
- Familiar with hazardous waste identification and generation and handling processes
- Applying mathematical and data analysis principles
- Communicating verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
- Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving
- Reading and understanding complex information, such as regulatory and technical documents
- Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
- Becoming familiar with new information rapidly
Ability to:- Follow Industrial Pretreatment Program Implementation procedures
- Applying pretreatment procedures and program work including applying permit requirements, evaluating compliance, performing inspections, and applying enforcement in accordance with an enforcement response plan
- Effectively work in a position as a regulator (e.g., directly regulating businesses).
- Legally and safely drive a Metro motor vehicle throughout Metro's service area, including during periods of inclement weather
- Understand and follow piping, identify and understand manufacturing equipment and pre-treatment processes and equipment
- Enter commercial and industrial facilities of any level of complexity and perform both pre-scheduled and unannounced inspections and/or investigations in a safe and effective manner
- Wear correct PPE and follow safety procedures (steel toed shoes, hard hats, etc.)
- Work outside of normal business hours and normal business days to assist with unusual observation responses and investigations and other environmental incidents as assigned
- Collect and handle samples in accordance with 40 CFR 136 and Metro procedures and protocols. While inspecting facilities, visually observe sampling and determine conformance with permit requirements
- Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Identify hazardous waste handling and industrial processes.
- Meet deadlines
- Plan and coordinate work tasks
- Prepare accurate and complete reports
- De-escalate contentious situations.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with people of varying backgrounds, knowledge, and experience
- Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment
Education, Certifications, and LicensesB.S. degree in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or other related science field. A valid driver license. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Working ConditionsTypical Work Environment Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Residential and commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment; Work in confined spaces
Body Position DemandsStanding; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing Ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination
Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 65 lbs
Max Weight Carried: 65 lbs
Max Force Pushed: 23 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs
Sensory RequirementsWide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - near and far; Hearing
Metro Water Recovery offers a wide range of employee benefits including:
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* Life Insurance
* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
* Retirement
* Leave Time (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, & Holiday)
* Additional Voluntary Benefits
about our organization.
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Do you have a current valid driver's license?
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Please indicate your highest level of education attained.
- High School or Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree or higher
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In what discipline(s) did you major for any degrees attained? (or N/A)
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After reviewing the job posting and the working conditions for this position, are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation?
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Describe any experience you may have with regulatory programs. Please include the program type and your role.
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Describe any familiarity you may have with federal, state, or local environmental regulations. For example: NPDES, RCRA/hazardous waste, or pretreatment regulations.
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Describe a situation where you had to communicate complex technical or regulatory information to a non-technical audience. How did you ensure understanding?
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Provide an example of when you had to manage multiple deadlines or tasks. Explain how you prioritized your work.
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