Water Conservation Specialist – Irrigation Plans Examiner and Inspector

Water Conservation Specialist – Irrigation Plans Examiner and Inspector

City of Aurora, Colorado

JOB LOCATION:

15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, Colorado

Salary: $70,009 - $87,511 annually

Final date to receive applications:
January 9, 2026. The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings on a first‑come, first‑serve basis; the position may close quickly and without notice.

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well‑Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On‑site fitness center and overall employee well‑being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation work spaces

• Review, provide comments and approve construction document level irrigation plans for compliance with city code
• Perform residential irrigation and soil amendment inspections for compliance with code
• Perform non‑single‑family irrigation inspections to ensure they conform to approved plans
• Coordinate meetings with contractors to promote and educate on Aurora’s standards
• Track inspection progress in city platform
• Teach conservation education classes
• Assist with Aurora Water Management Plan violation investigations
• Respond to water conservation and landscape questions and inquiries
• Act as liaison to contractor community
• Seasonally, assist with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) driven leak investigations
• Perform other related job duties as assigned

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Landscape Design, Irrigation Design, or related field preferred
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in preparing construction document level irrigation plans;
  At least 2 years of experience in irrigation construction practices
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in water conservation or related field;
  General knowledge of water‑wise landscape principles
• Knowledge: Knowledge of water conservation methodologies, Colorado or western water issues;
  Knowledge of conflict management and communication strategies for interacting with the public;
  Knowledge of principles and practices related to design and installation of irrigation systems;
  Knowledge of plant water requirements and weather impacts on irrigation systems preferred;
  Knowledge of water use data, including AMI, preferred
• Skills: Must exhibit strong customer service skills, interpersonal communications and collaboration skills;
  Proficiency at Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat PRO and AutoCAD;
  Proficiency at time management and planning for task efficiency
• Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, developers, contractors and citizens;
  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
  Ability to read, interpret and understand complex construction documents
• Licenses and Certifications
  
  Required:
  
  Colorado driver’s license with a good driving history;
  Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) or comparable certification, or ability to obtain it within six (6) months
• Physical Demands: Light work that involves moving no more than 20 pounds at a time;
  Frequent walking and standing as well as activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling;
  Hand‑eye and hand‑foot coordination for driving a vehicle;
  Vision to read manuals; speech and hearing to communicate with employees and citizens
• Work Environment: Mix of indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust and fumes. Driving for long periods of time and performing inspections.
• Equipment Used: Personal computer; cell phone; motor vehicle; tools and equipment common to irrigation construction

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by…