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With an inviting culture and long-standing history, Northern Water is committed to hiring and retaining the best employees to join its growing organization headquartered in beautiful Berthoud, CO. Northern Water employs approximately 140 people, with about 20 employees based in scenic Grand Lake.  This public agency was created in 1937 to operate the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. Employees will enjoy a competitive compensation and excellent benefit package, while joining a team of motivated individuals who remain committed to helping Northern Water collect and deliver water to almost 1 million people in its service area.

Open positions include:

Water Efficiency Specialist

Water Quality Engineer

Associate Water Quality Engineer

Senior Water Quality Engineer

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Seasonal Landscape/Grounds Worker

Job Summary

The Water Conservation Administrator helps develop, plan, implement and evaluate strategies, programs and projects that promote and increase water conservation and improve public support for water conservation efforts. This position develops analytical tools and processes to evaluate and improve existing conservation programs.

The Water and Sewer Department is seeking a talented Water Conservation Administrator to support our demand management program. As part of the water conservation team and the City of Greeley Water & Sewer Department, you will work with an energetic group of professionals dedicated to serving the city, our citizens and the Northern Colorado regional economy. Collaborate with a team committed to improving expanding water conservation through innovative programs. 
 
Do you want to make a difference to the environment and to our customers? As part of the conservation team, you will be doing just that while furthering a 100-year legacy of water planning and prudence.  
 
The ideal candidate selected for this position will: provide research and analysis of customer data; track and report conservation program effectiveness; apply mapping skills to analyze water budgets and customer usage trends; and assist in report writing and data reporting. This position requires strong organization and record keeping skills, and requires someone who is self-motivated and displays sound judgement.  Providing excellent customer service interactions is a critical component of the job. This position is a good mix of in office work, fieldwork and attending meetings and events.

We need you! Public service is an honorable profession and local public service provides the opportunity to work directly with the people we serve. Come be a part of Greeley - A City Achieving Community Excellence.

For more information and to apply, click here.

About the Pacific Institute

Founded in 1987, the Pacific Institute is a global water sustainability think tank in Oakland, California that combines science-based thought leadership with active outreach to influence local, national, and international efforts in developing sustainable water policies. Our mission is to create and
advance solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges. From working with Fortune 500 companies to disenfranchised communities, we lead local, national, and international efforts in developing sustainable water policies and delivering meaningful results.

Anticipated 2019/2020 Work
Lead the development of a project on nature-based solutions. Anticipated activities include the following:
• Review, analyze, and synthesize case studies to develop a framework and/or methodology to quantify the benefits of nature-based solutions, with a focus on carbon and water, along with other potential co-benefits (e.g., poverty/livelihoods, etc.);
• Coordinate an expert advisory group and stakeholder engagement to solicit feedback on the draft framework and/or methodology;
• Pilot test the framework and/or methodology in different regions of the world and compile lessons learned; and
• Participate in international climate and water fora to engage stakeholders and present project outcomes.

Additional information here.

About the Pacific Institute
Founded in 1987, the Pacific Institute is a global water sustainability think tank in Oakland, California that combines science-based thought leadership with active outreach to influence local, national, and international efforts in developing sustainable water policies. Our mission is to create and advance solutions to the world’s most pressing water challenges. From working with Fortune 500 companies to disenfranchised communities, we lead local, national, and international efforts in developing sustainable water policies and delivering meaningful results.

Anticipated 2019/2020 Work
• Analyze and assess existing corporate water and public sector water assessment frameworks and disclosure guidelines that assess watershed interventions;
• Facilitate the development and implementation of water accounting frameworks among companies and other relevant organizations;
• Lead multi-stakeholder advisory groups to find common definitions across various established frameworks; and
• Publish a report on the road to developing a technical guidance on a common water accounting framework.

Additional information here.

Come work as Dominion’s Water Resource Analyst at Dominion Water and Sanitation District and be a part of this growing, dynamic team with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished industry leaders. As the Water Resource Analyst, you will play a main role in linking our strategic planning and daily system operations.

More information available here.

This position is responsible for taking the lead on project delivery and project delivery oversight for complex water resource-related projects including reservoirs, dams, pipelines and other major infrastructure work.  This position develops and implements solutions by planning, organizing, and directing complex engineering analysis and management of complex projects for the Water Department under the supervision of the Aurora Water Deputy Director in Planning and Engineering.

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. 

For full details, visit https://jobs.auroragov.org/principal-engineer-water-resources/job/11782596

Under the supervision of the District Manager, directs the overall operation of the Pueblo West Water & Wastewater Utilities.

Work involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions, operations, and services of the Water & Wastewater Utilities Department.  Responsibilities include supervising department staff, determining department purchases, planning and coordinating work schedules, overseeing the services provided and representing the department. This position is responsible for ensuring all regulatory requirements established by federal, state and local bodies for water and wastewater are met. This position oversees the team and strategies that provide clean, safe, efficient, and reliable drinking water to the Pueblo West community, as well as delivering clean and safe wastewater effluent to waters of the State of Colorado.

Please view full job description online https://pueblowestmetro.com/172/Job-Opportunities

Applications will only be accepted online from October 15, 2019 until 11:00 pm on November 12, 2019

Water Manager – Full Time Year Round

Clean water. Quality life. Not just our tag line, this is a saying created by our staff to embody who we are and what we do. The drinking water services we provide to our community are vital to public health and are the baseline of Clean water. Quality life. We are looking for a strategic water professional to manage our Water Department and continue to provide safe, efficient, high quality, and reliable drinking water to our community. Working as a Water Manager at Eagle River Water & Sanitation District puts you at the forefront of environmental stewardship in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Additional information available here.

Wastewater Manager – Full Time Year Round

When you look at the landscape of our community, the towering mountains are the first this you might notice but when you look a little closer you’ll find that the river is truly its lifeblood. We are looking for an experienced and strategic leader to lead our team of wastewater and water quality laboratory
professionals; further pushing our mission of protecting our vital rivers and watershed in our mountain community.

Additional information available here.

The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District is seeking a General Manager to assume the position on or about December 1, 2019.

The Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District is an active water district dedicated to protecting and managing the water resources of the District. The District includes part of three counties and has its office in Gunnison, Colorado, a community with excellent schools and Western Colorado University. The General Manager, along with the General Counsel, reports directly to the District Board of Directors. The duties of the position include: staff management, financial management, preparation for and involvement in regular Board meetings and Board Committee meetings, Board relations, elections and appointments of Board members, project and consultant management, public relations, District association with outside
entities, administration duties and other work-related duties assigned by the Board.

Additional information on the position here.