Northern Water is seeking a Senior Water Quality Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to grow or enrich a career in water quality policy. This individual will represent Northern Water in water quality related regulations workgroups, track emerging issues and contribute to Colorado water quality standards development. This role requires a skilled, strategic thinker who enjoys working on complex water quality policy issues, while thoughtfully representing Northern Water's interests in various regulatory forums. The ideal candidate will have a passion for policy, knowledge of the Colorado water quality regulatory framework, and be skilled at verbal and written communications. They will work well in collaborative and stakeholder group settings with an ability to maintain and enhance relationships with regulatory agencies and others in the water sector.

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To ascertain the available surface water supply and distribute, control and regulate the surface and groundwater tributary to the South Platte River from the Town of Kersey downstream to the Town of Sterling area on a daily basis pursuant to water decrees, substitute water supply plans and state statutes. Additionally, under the direction of the State Engineer and Division Engineer and in coordination with the River Operations and Compact Commissioner (pea500), this position exists to record and compile assigned permanent records of water diversions and use; disseminate and explain information pertaining to water availability and use to the public; initiate measurement structure installation/repair orders; initiate orders related to illegal use of water; monitor dams for unsafe conditions, inspect wells to insure compliance with well permits, decrees, substitute water supply plans and statutory rules and regulations; field investigate new water rights and change of use applications for potential injury to existing water rights; and to guide and direct water users to gain their cooperation and resolve disputes informally.

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Deadline: June 11, 2024

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The purpose of this position is to provide management to the Division operations group responsible for Water Court activities. The Water Court related duties include to assist the public through the Water Court process; prepare expert witness reports; consult with the Water Court regarding Water Court applications; negotiate or provide expert engineering support / testimony to litigate any conditions necessary to protect existing water rights; and to design DWR Division 5 water court processes that will be completed by administrative staff and other engineers. This position will also assist the Augmentation Plan group by providing engineering expertise and analysis necessary for the adjudication and administration of complex plans for augmentation; support water rights administration by developing methodologies to collect and analyze water diversion and delivery data to verify augmentation plan operators are operating in compliance with all applicable court decrees, statutes, rules and regulations; and provide assistance to the public in understanding Colorado water law.

Application deadline: June 25, 2024. 

The Water Efficiency Planner works closely with staff to promote water efficiency, sustainable water management practices, and expand Northern Water’s outreach and impact. This position assists with water efficiency program development, monitoring, policies, regulations, outreach, and messaging to maximize the value of the water used in residential, commercial, municipal, and urban settings.

The Water Efficiency Planner will be involved in focus areas including, but not limited to, various end uses of water, cost-benefit analysis, policy, and water smart development.

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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under supervision of the Water Resources Manager and Water Resources Adviser. Performs a variety of support functions in water resources.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are expected; however, the position may require additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing practices.
1. Assist Water Resource Staff by providing technical information to District personnel, local municipalities, other Water Districts, the State of Colorado, Water Conservancy Districts, developers, and new and existing customers.
2. Assist Water Resource Staff and consultants with evaluation of native water shares, non-potable systems, and new water supplies.
3. Effectively explain the District’s raw water requirements and development process with developers, developer’s consultants, and the public. Answer questions from the public, developers, and tap holders related to tap purchases and related approved uses or restrictions.
4. Work with water resource staff, legal counsel and consultants to assist in preparation of Water Court applications, defense of the District’s existing water rights and water resource planning.
5. Effectively complete accounting for raw and finished water use with existing or new analytic tools. Update the District water demand and demonstrate compliance with Water Court decrees. May include developing decree accounting.
6. Assist with leasing native ditch shares and surplus water to area irrigators or other parties.
7. Assist with the District’s Water Conservation Program. Research, develop, coordinate, and implement water conservation measures. Collaborate and coordinate with other related water efficiency, outreach,
and educational efforts.
8. Represent District water interests to the public, advisory boards, stakeholder groups, technical working groups, ditch and irrigation company boards and professional trade organizations related to water
resources and agriculture.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Join our motivated Water Efficiency Team! We are looking to hire one individual to join us as a Water Resources Analyst or as a Water Resources Administrator depending on your experience. If you have a passion for water resources and enjoy detailed project management work then this could be the job for you! In this job you will enjoy a significant amount of independence with a flexible work environment with in office-remote work encouraged. Join our team to make a lasting impact on the community of Thornton for generations to come!  

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The City of Greeley is seeking an experience Water Transmission & Distribution Superintendent to join the Water & Sewer Department. The successful incumbent will oversee daily operations of Transmission/Distribution/Meters. Plan, design, develop, budget, and implement projects. Facilitate employee training and team building. Assist supervisors with projects from planning to completion. Assist engineering with project planning to completion. Collaborate with all City departments with present and future projects.

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The City of Greeley is seeking a Civil Engineer III or IV.  This is a mid to senior level engineering position, reporting to the Chief Engineer in the Engineering division of the Water and Sewer Department.  The Civil Engineer III or IV will provide project management of simple to complex water distribution and transmission projects concurrently. Areas of responsibility include the planning, budgeting, permitting, design, and construction of the City’s water distribution and transmission system with significant input on expansion and rehabilitation of the system. The Engineer will work with operations and engineering staff to optimize the water distribution system to improve water quality, pressures within each zone, fire flows, storage reservoirs, pump stations, and long-term buildout of the system.  Responsibilities will include permitting, project planning, budgeting, design, construction management, management of consultants and contractors, and coordination with stakeholders and the public.  The successful candidate will provide guidance to City staff on water quality and infrastructure and project administration and requires self-motivation, water distribution experience, sound engineering judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and manage significant responsibility.  There is a great opportunity for growth and career advancement within the Water and Sewer Department. 

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The Water Quality & Treatment Lead (Water Quality Operations) is an introductory supervisory position. Leads assist in scheduling and supervising a team (approximately two to six staff members) responsible for performing the duties essential to the following discipline:, water quality operations. This team supports the production and protection of high-quality potable and non-potable water that meets all regulatory requirements and Denver Water’s internal goals. Leads shall be capable of performing the essential duties assigned to their team as needed.

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This full-time position is responsible for implementing Yampatika’s school-based and other environmental education programs throughout the Yampa/White/Green (YWG) Basin (Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties). The focus of the position will be on developing and delivering Yampatika’s Water Education programs to all grade levels (PreK – 12) in schools. Other responsibilities will include providing broader environmental education in schools, providing Water Education programming to partner programs and at community events, as well as supporting the overall mission of Yampatika. 

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