Water Conservation Specialist – Irrigation Plans Examiner and Inspector

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• 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 workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $70,009 - $87,511/annually

The deadline to submit applications is January 9, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

The Water Conservation – Irrigation Plans Examiner and Inspector position requires a self-starter who enjoys engaging with customers, contractors and consultants. This position offers a seasonal mix of office and outdoor work while holding the responsibility of customer compliance with city ordinances. As a liaison to multiple city departments, candidates for this position must have excellent communication and customer service skills.  

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Performs other related job duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

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
• A 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
• Must be proficient at Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat PRO and AutoCAD
• Must be proficient 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 the ability to obtain it within six (6) months

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

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:

• A 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

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
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 the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.