Boulder Valley & Longmont Conservation Districts are looking for a District Conservation Technician. This position will work primarily with the agricultural community to implement a wide variety of USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Farm Bill practices. Most projects will be related to improved irrigation systems for agricultural purposes. The work will be performed under the technical guidance of the NRCS District Conservationist. The Conservation District Technician will also be called upon for a variety of conservation district duties. Application must be received by May 18th, 2020. Click HERE to learn more!
The Environmental Protection Agency has a position open for a Life Scientist/Physical Scientist in Region 8 (Denver, CO), Water Division, Clean Water Branch, Watershed Section. This scientist will provide an expert level of knowledge to states, tribes and other federal agencies in development of wetlands protection and mitigation/restoration policy and technical approaches to ensure that wetland programs and activities comply with the requirements of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Apply by May 20th, 2020, HERE.
Arapahoe County Open Spaces is seeking an Open Spaces Planner. Responsibilities will include developing and executing management plans for park/open space areas, and planning and developing park/open space improvement projects. The planner will work collaboratively with other staff and serve as a department's liaison with other agencies and community interest groups involved with these projects and programs. Two (2) years of technical planning experience in natural resources planning and management preferred. The submission window closes on May 22nd, 2020. Apply HERE.
Headwaters Alliance is seeking a Water Quality Data Specialist to create a single, integrated, public access database of all water and soil quality data related to the Willow Creek Watershed, collected by the many agencies and entities over the past 25+ years as part of the CWCB funded Comprehensive Willow Creek Watershed Planning Project. The product will be a living public-use database that can be easily updated in the future, used to rank and prioritize reclamation needs in the watershed, for analysis and modeling and more. To learn more click HERE.
The Fort Collins – Loveland Water District and the South Fort Collins Sanitation District are looking for a Utilities Operations Superintendent. The Districts are looking for a qualified and experienced individual to serve as Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), and lead the Operations group into the future while modeling values of Customer Service, Quality, Transparency, Accountability, Trust, and Professionalism. This position plays a key role on a dynamic management team focused clearly on meeting regulatory obligations, the Boards’ goals, and customers’ needs. See the job opportunities page HERE and the position posting HERE. Interested applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to Steve Kitchell: skitchell@fclwd.com.
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.