The Colorado Division of Conservation seeks a Compliance Specialist in Denver to conduct examinations of applications for state income conservation easement tax credit certificates. Responsibilities include the review of conservation easement deeds, qualified appraisal reports, baseline documentation reports, mineral assessment reports, title work, and related documents. The position presents findings to the Director and the Conservation Easement Oversight Commission. Applications are due on July 3rd, 2020. For more information and how to apply, click HERE.
The City of Longmont is excited to recruit for a Senior Watershed Ranger position. This position will work at the beautiful Button Rock Preserve as well as other water resource properties. The purpose of this position is to assist the Senior Watershed Ranger in managing the City’s raw water source facilities and property by monitoring and operating the facilities and property as well as managing public visitation. The successful candidate will assist in performing operations and maintenance work at several City reservoirs and properties. Apply by July 10th, 2020. For more information, click HERE.
Groundwork Denver is hiring a Water Program Director. Reporting to the Associate Director, the Water Program Director will oversee Groundwork Denver’s urban waters program, including but not limited to water quality testing, watershed improvements, youth employee engagement, and community education. The Water Program Director will align all activities to Groundwork Denver’s environmental justice strategy and vision. Preference will be given to applications received by July 6th. Let Cindy Chang know if you have any questions at cindy@groundworkcolorado.org. For more information and to apply, click HERE.
The South Platte Basin Roundtable is seeking passionate, professional, and committed individuals to serve as representatives on the roundtable. The SPBRT consists of up to 56 voting members who collectively represent the rich diversity of the watershed. Apply by July 15th, 2020. For more information click HERE.
Boulder County Parks & Open Space is seeking a full-time, bilingual resident park ranger for Betasso Preserve. The position requires Spanish – English fluency (language fluency test required) and residency in a county provided home. POST certification, EMR/EMT certification, and Certified Interpretive Guide training are preferred qualifications. Betasso Preserve is located above Boulder Canyon just west of Boulder. The preserve encompasses 1150 acres and is well know for mountain biking, hiking, and homesteading history. The historic residence was built in 1918 and features 1500 square feet with two bedrooms and one full bath. This position closes on July 17th, 2020. Apply for this once in a lifetime opportunity HERE.
Denver Audubon is looking for Education Interns—dedicated, energetic, and enthusiastic individuals—to join the team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers for the winter/spring 2021! This internship will constantly adapt to meet COVID-19 guidelines per the CDC and CDPHE. Environmental education interns will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of and teaching environmental educational programs (about birds, habitats, watersheds, water quality, and conservation) for school-aged and/or high school students. The application deadline is December 11th, 2020. Please click HERE for more information.
Colorado Rural Water Association is seeking a Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) Specialist. The primary goal of this position is to assist public water systems (PWS) in the identification of critical water infrastructure for integration into the Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS). WFDSS is a web-based tool developed by the federal government designed to assist fire managers in making streamlined decisions during wildfires. The United States Forest. For more information click HERE.
Mountain Studies Institute is seeking a Bridging Mountains Environmental Education Coordinator in Durango, CO. MSI is an independent not-for-profit mountain research and education center established in 2002 in Silverton, Colorado. MSI develops science that people can use to address environmental issues facing the San Juan Mountains. They conduct and facilitate research, provide educational opportunities and internships, and conduct environmental monitoring. For more information and to apply click HERE.
Resource Central is seeking a Water Programs Manager. They are looking for a proven leader to help expand our conservation programs throughout the region. Resource Central provides tremendous benefits including: health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403b retirement plan with match, generous paid time off and paid holiday offerings, reimbursement on a fitness membership, free bus pass and more. For more information click HERE.
The Natural Lands team of the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for a new volunteer position. Participants in this program can volunteer to host an Outreach table to welcome and educate users at the 55th Trailhead and Coot Lake Trailhead. Or, volunteers can walk the Path that runs from Coot Lake to the North Shores of the Boulder Reservoir and record the use at these Natural Areas. These positions will both inform our management decisions and teach users about this location. For more information click HERE. To apply click HERE.
Tax Credit Connection is hiring a Contract Review and Document Specialist in Berthoud, CO. This person will likely have a legal or similar background and love the details of the various tax credit programs – conservation, historic rehabilitation, and environmental remediation. Lots of attention to detail needed as you’ll be reviewing the documents for all three programs and ensuring that all projects will pass the state regulatory process. For more information and how to apply, click HERE.
Adams County is looking to fill a brand new Senior Parks and Trails Ranger position (full-time, permanent) in Brighton, CO. This function is expected to identify and resolve problems that arise in the normal course of the work. These efforts are to provide education, safety and well-being for those who visit and utilize the open spaces, trail system, and park facilities managed by Adams County. For more information and to apply, click HERE.
The Southern Plains Land Trust (SPLT) seeks an experienced and high-energy professional with a passion for wildlife and habitat protection to direct development and communications. This position is vital to the SPLT mission to create and protect a network of shortgrass prairie preserves, which ensure a future for all native animals and plants. The position will be open until filled. Visit their website HERE and see the job announcement 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.
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.