The Republican River Water Conservation District is seeking a qualified and motivated professional to serve as its next General Manager. This leadership position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with agricultural producers, local communities, state and federal agencies, and the District’s Board of Directors to help protect and manage the water resources of the Republican River Basin in eastern Colorado. The General Manager oversees the daily operations of the District and helps guide strategic water conservation, augmentation, compliance, and stakeholder engagement efforts throughout the basin.

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The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) and NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) are seeking a full-time Regional Drought Information Coordinator to work as part of an interdisciplinary team as the coordinator for selected regional NIDIS Drought Early Warning Systems (DEWS). NIDIS is a federal interagency and interstate effort to establish a national drought early warning information system in the U.S. We are looking for an applicant who has significant, proven professional work experience in the western United States in one or more of the following: drought, water resources, natural resources, hazard mitigation, disaster response, climate extremes, public policy or related fields.

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Fort Lewis College is searching for the next innovative, student-centered leader to direct the Four Corners Water Center. Reporting to the Provost, the Director of the Four Corners Water supports the Water Center’s mission to cultivate the next generation of water leaders through student-centered programming focused on creating solutions to pressing water challenges in the Four Corners region and to act as a liaison between the College and Four Corners communities around essential water conversations and initiatives. The Water Center Director supports the Center’s mission by: · Coordinating programs and projects that serve and support Fort Lewis College students in pursuing water-related coursework and professional development opportunities during their degree programs; · Connecting FLC students, faculty, and staff across campus around interdisciplinary water initiatives; · Facilitating connections between local watershed organizations, water professionals, other community members, and Fort Lewis College; and · Securing external support and grant funding for programs. This position will close on July 6, 2026.

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The Program Manager is a full-time, long-term position and a core member of WaterNow’s growing team. The Manager will support WaterNow’s on-the-ground technical assistance initiatives working with utilities, municipalities, community partners, consultants, and other stakeholders across Colorado and nationally. The Manager’s primary tasks will include policy data-intensive research, navigating state and federal financing opportunities, stakeholder engagement, communications and outreach, and project management to advance innovative, affordable, and climate-resilient water solutions in the urban space. The Manager will be responsible for development of project deliverables and implementation materials.

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This is a responsible technical and professional position that supports water resources sustainability in the City of Westminster's department of Public Works and Utilities (PWU). The position performs work functions in the areas of: water resources management, water accounting, raw water supply operations, demand management, and data analyses. 

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The Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District is accepting applications for a full-time Wastewater Operator and/or Licensed Electrician to join a team responsible for operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant and collection system for the District.

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Responsibilities of the District Manager is to oversee District operations to provide essential water and wastewater services to residents and businesses within the Mt. Crested Butte Water and Sanitation District's boundries including the Town of Mt. Crested Butte, Meridian Lake Meadows, and Pristine Point subdivisions.  Select the link below to access the full description of the position.

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