First level supervisory position. Under supervision of the Operations Manager, acts as "working crew leader" to direct the installation, repair and maintenance of the water system. This is accomplished by operating, organizing and maintaining equipment and materials needed for leak repairs and installation of water infrastructure, leading personnel, and performing utility locates. This position requires after hours on-call rotations.

Little Thompson Water District offers an "excellent" benefit package and competitive salaries. Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment drug screening. A valid Colorado CDL driver's license with airbrake and trailer endorsement are required. High School graduate or equivalent.

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The Water Quality & Treatment Lead 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 one of the following disciplines:

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities -This is a working supervisor position with formal but limited supervisory responsibilities over other employees in a small team.

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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the District Engineer, responsible for the review of proposed developments and the associated water system infrastructure improvements required for providing water service within the District service boundaries, including the preparation of water service commitment documents as necessary. Additional responsibilities include the planning, designing and construction oversight of water system facilities including capital improvement and maintenance projects. Work can include system hydraulic analysis, facility design, system mapping, CAD document preparation, specifications development and other related work as assigned.

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The South Metro Water Supply Authority (SMWSA) is seeking a full-time Water Resources Engineer to assist with coordinating operations of water supply systems, oversight of the design and construction of water projects, and assist with water supply planning.  This position will help implement SMWSA’s regional renewable water projects including the WISE (Water Infrastructure and Supply Efficiency) Partnership. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a multitude of technical disciplines.  SMWSA supports its employees to grow and use skills in multiple aspects of water resources. 

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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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Job Summary: 
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

Job Summary: 
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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