Salary : $5,475.00 - $8,087.00 Monthly

Location : Pueblo, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: PEA 00327 04/24

Department: Department of Natural Resources

Division: Division of Water Resources

Opening Date: 04/25/2024

Closing Date: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Determined by Position

Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address: 310 E Abriendo Ave, Suite B Pueblo, CO 81004

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.

How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at 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 Information

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO

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 Office

Our 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.

This work unit exists to serve the needs of the public and to preserve, protect, develop, and maximize the beneficial use of the State's present and future water supplies through the distribution of native and non-native waters according to the laws of the State of Colorado, the policies and regulations of the State Engineer, and the terms and conditions of court decrees pertaining to the diversion, storage, and use of water specific to the Arkansas Basin.

Description of Job

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO

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.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

The position assists in the annual review of Arkansas River Replacement plans by developing quality control methods to evaluate information critical to determining wellhead depletions; preparation of year-end reports on replacement plan operations to facilitate the HI Model process related to compact compliance; review and processing of requests for Emergency Inclusions, Water Transfers, and other Amendments.
Works with the Augmentation Coordinator to analyze and determine the eligibility status of Colorado undecreed surface water rights used as replacement water in compact driven plans of augmentation.
Responsible for regular communications with groundwater associations, water resource staff, and other State and Federal Agencies (e.g. State Land Board, Parks and Wildlife, Corps of Engineers, County offices) to collect and exchange information related to ground water administration. In addition to, and river operations involving replacement water transfers for the major well associations in order to properly account for and administer augmentation of well use in the basin.
This position manages all databases used by and for groundwater operations including development, maintenance and updating of in-house and DWR-generated Well Users Association applications, develops tools and techniques to utilize Field Data more effectively, to detect violations of the Measurement and Use Rules, facilitates continuous improvement in electronic communication.
This position reviews all pertinent information and couples this with data analysis and judgement to determine which Statutes, Rules, Policies or other guidance apply to a well and what specific actions are needed for that well to be in compliance.
Makes determinations regarding tools and techniques to utilize Field Data more effectively to detect violations of Measurement and Use Rules then develops and implements processes that facilitate and improve electronic communication and transfer of well information to external and internal customers.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY

Minimum Qualifications:
Five (5) years of work experience assisting engineers, scientists, or technicians with work related to engineering or physical science, which involves the use, measurement, augmentation, and control or distribution of water.
AND
High school diploma or GED
OR
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

(Experience with irrigation management, knowledge of flow meters and piping equipment, knowledge of water measurement, or other experience related water or natural resources is considered related experience.)

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.

If you are using a degree to substitute for the required experience, you may be required to provide copies of your educational transcripts for verification of your qualifications if requested.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
Knowledge and experience with Colorado water rights.
Water administration experience.
Experience with relational database development and maintenance.
Experience with reading and interpreting governmental rules and regulations relating to water rights and administration.
Excellent writing skills, ability to convey ideas and technical concepts in a clear and concise manner
Water measurement experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent public service skills
Ability to utilize computers, spreadsheets and other computer software
Experience with Microsoft Access or another database program performing development and code maintenance.
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 schedule - working from a home office in combination with field duties and working at the assigned District office three (3) days a week.

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 possess and maintain a current, valid Colorado Driver's License.
Must be able to report to work location as required.
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 Information

The 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.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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. 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 Accommodations

Any 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-Verify

The 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 Help

If 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.

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.

01

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.

02

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.

03

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:

04

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

05

Did you upload your rsum and cover letter to this on-line application?

06

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.

07

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).

Yes
No
Not Applicable

08

Please describe your knowledge and experience with Colorado water rights:

09

Please describe your water administration experience:

10

Please describe your water measurement experience:

11

Do you have experience working with Google and Microsoft Suite?

12

Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel?

13

Do you have an intimate or familial relationship with anyone who works at DNR or DWR?

14

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)?

Required Question