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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The purpose of this position is to support the Ground Water Operations Work Group by processing and maintaining data on well inventory and administration on nearly 13,000 wells in the Arkansas Basin. This position also participates in coordinating ground water operations with ground water users, augmentation association staff, Division of Parks and Wildlife staff, Bureau of Reclamation staff, conservancy district staff, various Department of Defense personnel, and Kansas State Engineer staff on the main stem of the Arkansas River and its tributaries and directly performs accounting functions pertaining to water transactions associated with replacement plans. This position has primary responsibility for the collection and analysis of power data, and other operational data for the purpose of properly administering the distribution of water.

Open only to current residents of Colorado. 

Provides project support and project management assistance for water resources related projects such as surface water diversion structures, pumping systems, transmission pipelines, well drilling and equipping, well rehabilitation, well replacement or abandonment, aquifer investigation studies or assessments, and well optimization studies.

Provides certain information and mapping for the water resources master planning and project specific needs. Provides long range planning and input for systems needed to support new development. Utilizes knowledge of existing utilities infrastructure to determine connectivity and facility requirements for future development. Coordinates with the Town’s Development Services Department on water resource related matters as it intersects with new and existing development.

Coordinates and assists with the water resources infrastructure related programs, well rehabilitation and re-equipping of inoperative wells. Evaluates condition of existing infrastructure through analysis of historical and operational data. Evaluates pump curves and selects replacement pumping equipment. Determines and implements corrective measures. Coordinates and administers service contracts. Monitors facility improvements and project schedules.

Manages effort to accurately measure static water levels in Denver Basin Aquifer wells using M-scope or airline method. Graphs and analyzes data to monitor regional trends in water level for evaluating groundwater aquifer performance and overall system analysis. Utilizes data to make recommendations for timing of new water supply projects.

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Eagle County Government is looking to fill one position, however, we are willing to consider applicants on both levels. See the description and qualifications for both positions below.

To view the full job descriptions: Conservation Project Manager or Senior Conservation Project Manager

You'll be responsible for:

• Negotiate deals, manage grants, and oversee projects that restore and protect our mountain ecosystems.
• You'll be the go-to person for land acquisition, leading the charge to secure new open spaces for all to enjoy.
• Collaborate with a wide range of partners, from government agencies to community groups, to make conservation a reality.
• This role requires a blend of leadership, negotiation skills, and a deep love for the outdoors.

Apply here.