Job Announcements Early April

The Colorado Water Conservation Board is seeking a Science Researcher/Scientist III. This position is responsible for all studies, analyses, and investigations pertaining to ensuring that Colorado has an adequate water supply for its citizens and the environment.  This includes researching and identifying all current uses of water, future projected uses of water, and identification and evaluation of water development plans and concepts.  The unit manages and administers the Water Supply Reserve Account Grant and various Water Plan Grants: organizes Interbasin Compact Committee (IBCC) meetings; supports the nine basin roundtables; and oversees all technical and policy work relating to maintaining and updating the Colorado Water Plan. Apply HERE before 5:00 p.m. April 6th, 2020.

Join Young Farmers! National Young Farmers Coalition is hiring a Colorado Organizer. Young Farmers seeks a dynamic, part-time Colorado Organizer to support young farmer chapters and members across the state and help drive forward farmer-led change in the Colorado General Assembly. Check out the job description HERE. Members and producers are encouraged to apply. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and veterans to apply. Deadline to apply is April 6th, 2020

Young Farmers is also excited to launch the first Young Farmers Water Fellowship here in Colorado. Through in-person and virtual trainings, the Fellowship will guide ten young farmers and ranchers towards water leadership positions in Colorado. Join this cohort of young producers to become the next generation of water leaders. Selected fellows will receive a $2500 stipend and support from Young Farmers to run for a seat on a water board or commission. Find out more about the Fellowship HERE. Application deadline is April 13th, 2020

Stillwater Sciences seeks a highly-motivated

  • entry-level Restoration Engineer or Geomorphologist,

  • mid-level Restoration Engineer or Geomorphologist, and

  • senior-level Restoration Engineer

to serve as members of an interdisciplinary team working on process-based river restoration design and implementation projects, watershed assessment and planning studies, fluvial geomorphic investigations and general water resources management projects, throughout the west and Pacific Northwest. Positions will remain open until filled. Read more HERE.

TeamWorks is a conservation-based youth employment program that brings together a mix of young people (ages 16-20) from urban and rural areas to work side by side on crews. As an organization, their goal is to attract and hire underrepresented youth who would not ordinarily have the opportunity to work on a conservation crew.  Crews collaborate with a variety of project partners in the Front Range of Colorado, and have the chance to work with both public land managers as well as non-profit organizations. Teamworks fosters a work environment that is equally fun and supportive, and many of our youth return to work for the program year after year, building solid relationships with one another, their crew leaders, our organization, and the lands they work on. The season runs May through August. To learn more information, click HERE.

Aurora Water is looking to hire a GIS Intern. Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of drinking water, sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, and water conservation, acquisition and development. Primary responsibilities will include: Compile information for data requests, reports, summaries, etc, assist with updating utility extension agreement records and documentation, execute Map Requests, assist with field data collection, create new GIS data from plans, field information, research, or other various sources. No Closing Date. For more information contact Doug Rulison at drulison@auroragov.org and visit HERE.

ICON Engineering is currently looking for a Stormwater Project Engineer / Manager & Engineer Intern. ICON Engineering is one of Denver’s most reputable planning, design, and project management civil engineering firms. They offer engineering services for stormwater management, stream restoration, flood mitigation, drainage, parks and trails. The engineer will assist in and/or manage the planning, design, and production of engineering documents for a variety of projects to include stormwater and drainage design, stream restoration, floodplain analysis, detention and water quality, roadways, parks and trails.Visit the Careers page HERE.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor in Colorado Springs, CO. Qualified candidates will conduct and perform Boundary and Topographical Surveys, Construction Layouts, Subdivision Plats, Right of Way Plans and ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys. This position will include a combination of office and field work if needed and may require some travel. Please apply HERE.

Leonard Rice Engineers, Inc. is currently seeking applicants for a Senior-Level Water Resources Engineer, specializing in Water Rights. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing tasks including water resources data collection, water use demand forecasting and planning, water rights analysis, and river basin modeling. For more information and how to apply click HERE.

Leonard Rice Engineers, Inc. is also seeking applicants for a Water Quality Regulatory & Permitting Senior Project Manager. If you thrive on understanding and implementing complex water-related projects, applying watershed science, navigating environmental regulations, and developing dynamic partnerships, this is the position for you! The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in watershed science, engineering, natural resources, or a similar field of study. A Bachelor’s degree is required. Highly-qualified candidates will have 10-15 or more years of experience. For more information, click HERE.