Salary : $6,528.00 - $9,643.00 Monthly
Location : Glenwood Springs, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: PEA 02460 11/24
Department: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Division of Water Resources
Opening Date: 11/18/2024
Closing Date: 12/8/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 202 Center Dr., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Hiring Pay Rate: Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Catie.Weber@state.co.us
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Type of Announcement: A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department InformationThis posting is open to both residents and non-residents of the State of Colorado. However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado by your start date.Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
- Medical and Dental plans
- Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Wellness programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
- Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
- Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:
Division of Water Resources (DWR):State Engineer's OfficeOur mission is to administer the waters of the State to maximize lawful beneficial use, ensure that dams and water wells are properly constructed and safe, and provide information about water resources to the public. Division of Water Resources.
This work unit exists to serve the public and preserve, protect, develop, and optimize the beneficial use of the state's present and future water supplies. This work unit exists to administer, distribute and regulate the water of the Colorado River according to the
doctrine of prior appropriation, pursuant to Colorado Statutes, and in compliance with the Colorado River Compact.
Description of JobThis posting is open to both residents and non-residents of the State of Colorado. However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado by your start date.This position exists to provide operational support to the Division 5 operations group responsible for Water Court activities in the Colorado River Basin. The Water Court related duties include to assist the public through the Water Court process; assist with the preparation of engineering reports; consult with the Water Court regarding Water Court applications; assist with negotiating or providing 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 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.
Specific job duties include but are not limited to:- Using knowledge of surface and ground water hydrology, geology, advanced computer programs, and Colorado water law, analyzes Water Court applications, engineering reports, and proposed decrees to ensure compliance with law, sound engineering principles, and guidelines of the Division.
- This position performs modeling and engineering calculations to determine the amount, timing and location of stream depletions for all types of complex augmentation plans.
- Determines or reviews the adequacy of water rights accounting and conformance with statutes, decrees, complex augmentation plans, and substitute water supply plans.
- Supports day-to-day operations related to water court, including but not limited to: reviewing the monthly water court resume, utilizing set procedures to assign water court cases to the engineers, determining the water commissioner(s) to perform the field inspection(s) for each water court case, refining the processes utilized,
- Meet with the public, both individually and groups, to explain general Colorado water law, augmentation plans, substitute water supply plans, enforcement actions undertaken and other matters related to the overall mission of the Colorado Division of Water Resources and Water Division 5.
Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsThis posting is open to both residents and non-residents of the State of Colorado. However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado by your start date.Minimum Qualifications:Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for
Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.
ORMust be able to enroll with the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors as an Engineer Intern within 3 months of hire.
ANDOne (1) year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
SubstitutionsCurrent, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the enrollment as an Engineer Intern.
ORMust be able to enroll with the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors as an Engineer Intern within 3 months of hire.
ANDAppropriate education in addition to that required for enrollment as an Engineer Intern will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
(Relatable experience would include working with the public, project management, GIS, computer science, and/or other experience working with and/or managing natural resources.)
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications:- Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
- Knowledge and experience with Colorado Water Law.
- Knowledge and experience with Colorado Water Rights.
- Knowledge and experience with plans for augmentation.
- Experience in water resource engineering.
- Experience managing programs and/or projects.
- Experience with assisting customers and/or public outreach.
- Excellent public service skills.
- Proficiency with Google and Microsoft suites.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- Other experience relevant to the use or management of water resources.
The current work arrangement for this position is as follows: (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)
- Hybrid: Business requirements for this position are a minimum of one day per week in the Glenwood Springs office. There will be an initial training period where a minimum of three days per week in the Glenwood Springs office will be required until the new hire is proficient in their duties.
Conditions of Employment:- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
- Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver's License
- Must have and maintain valid licensure as a Professional Engineer in Colorado.
- Must currently be enrolled or be able to enroll with the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors as an Engineer Intern within 3 months of hire.
- Must be a resident of Colorado by the start date of this position.
- Must be prepared to defend and support actions and records in depositions or court testimony.
- Must be able to address frequent and detailed inquiries from attorneys, professional engineers and hydrologists from government and private agencies.
APPEAL RIGHTS:It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at under Rules.
Supplemental InformationThe Assessment Process - All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
- Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
- Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement
- Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
- This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
- This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location.
Equity, Diversity, and InclusionThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.
ADAAA AccommodationsAny person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
E-VerifyThe Department of Natural Resources participates in
E-Verify in accordance with the program's
Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.
Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical HelpIf you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.
Former State Employees
Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to
view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board. There is no residency waiver for this announcement. Please confirm that you are a current resident of Colorado.
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Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.
- I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
- I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
- I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:
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If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).
- Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
- No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.
- Not Applicable
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Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?
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Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
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If you are a veteran who is eligible for preference points, did you upload/attach your DD-214? Veterans who wish to seek disability preference points based on a service related disability must submit acceptable documentation to support your claim for veterans' preference (exclude specific/private medical information).
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Do you possess a current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors?
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Please describe your knowledge and experience with Colorado water law:
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Please describe your knowledge and experience with Colorado water rights:
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Please describe your experience with plans for augmentation:
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Please describe your engineering experience:
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Please describe your experience with program and/or project management:
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Please describe your experience assisting customers, public outreach, and/or public service:
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Please describe your experience with Google suite (Mail, Calendar, Meet, Docs, Sheets, etc.):
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Please describe your experience with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.):
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Please describe any other experience relevant to the use or management of water and/or natural resources:
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Do you understand that if you are not currently enrolled as an Engineer Intern or licensed as a Professional Engineer by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, that you required to with 3 months of hire?
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Do you have an intimate or familial relationship with anyone who works at DNR or DWR?
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Do you or your family have any private interests that could result in a conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest with the job duties of this position (such as personal water rights)?
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