Environmental Specialist - Air Programs

Job Type: Environmental/Laboratory

Pay Range $88,483 to $110,614

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 4/18/25

Applications are being accepted through: 5/2/25

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.*

Environmental Specialist – Air Programs

Colorado Springs Utilities’ Environmental Services Section is responsible for providing environmental compliance support to meet utility service needs for the Pikes Peak region. The Operations Environmental Support Unit manages waste, compliance inspections, water quality permits, and new chemical products and pesticides reviews. We are seeking an Environmental Specialist to support our air compliance programs by providing internal customers with permitting guidance and support, with a focus on Clean Air Act related programs, and fulfill environmental compliance and regulatory obligations required to operate Utilities' assets for all four of Colorado Springs Utilities services (electric, gas, drinking water, and wastewater).

The position will assist in managing growing demands brought on by new air quality laws and regulations, as well as the addition of new electric generation units.

Essential Responsibilities:

This is an individual contributor non-supervisory position.

Who You Are... The ideal candidate will come with a Bachelor’s Degree with environmental coursework in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Natural Resources, or a closely related field, and 3-5 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be accepted in lieu of the years of experience desired. Demonstrated and progressively responsible and transferable years of experience in environmental regulatory review and permitting, specifically desired. Seeking a collaborative individual who is skilled at building networks and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. This job requires an acute attention to detail and substantial reading and comprehension skills.

Knowledge/Skills:

A valid, unrestricted driver’s license is required for this role.

Who We Are...

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

ATTENTION :

All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.* Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.* Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.*

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

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Job Type: Environmental/Laboratory