Colorado Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Water Project Mitigation Coordinator. This position coordinates teams of CPW staff in developing comments and recommendations for water development projects to advance CPW’s mandate to protect fish, wildlife, and habitat resources within CPW’s jurisdiction in the federal permitting, the Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Plan, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act processes. The position develops strategies and facilitates discussions around mitigating the fish and wildlife impacts of water development projects and manages the implementation of Fish and Wildlife Mitigation or Enhancement Plans. Applications will close on May 14th, 2023.
The Town of Estes is seeking a Water Plant Operator I – IV. Under the general supervision of the Distribution Supervisor or Plant Supervisor, perform entry level, semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the daily operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant, distribution system, pump and PRV stations. Level I is an entry level position and can be filled with limited or no experience in water treatment or distribution. Participates in the operation, maintenance and monitoring of the water system to ensure adherence to standards and efficiency of operations. At the entry level, work closely with supervised training and a limited range of duties. At advanced levels, work with an increased level of independence and responsibility to make routine changes in the operation of the plant and Distribution System. Applications for this position will close June 5th, 2023.
CSU Spur is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Education Team as Education Facilitators. These individuals will be part of a team designing and delivering programs at the CSU Spur campus in Denver that inspire life-long learners to tackle global problems around food, water, and health, and will play a key role in the future of educational offerings at a brand-new state-of-the art campus. CSU Spur accepts applications on an ongoing basis for this position and reviews them on a quarterly basis or as openings become available. Current deadlines for quarterly review are June 5, August 7, Oct. 30, and Jan. 29, 2024.
Mountain Studies Institute is seeking a Forestry/Field Crew Lead. The field lead will work directly with Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) as part of our dedicated forest monitoring team to support our collaborative forest health partners across the San Juan National Forest. The field lead will assist with forest monitoring, data entry, and other MSI projects as needed.
The Town of Estes is seeking a Water Superintendent. Under the general supervision of the Utilities Director, manages, directs, operates, and reports on the water treatment and distribution systems, the laboratory and raw water resources including operations and maintenance, construction, regulatory compliance, and staff activities. Responsible for all operations, budgeting and tracking, staff management, and planning to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality potable water for the Town’s customers. Ensures staff input, oversight, and inspection of major capital projects and system improvements.
The City of Boulder is looking for an energetic communications and outreach professional to join its team to support the Utilities Department’s Storm and Flood Program. As a Communications Senior Project Manager, you will find an unparalleled development opportunity to work with an array of local government professionals; develop communications and outreach strategies to connect the community with key projects and services; and use creativity to tackle complex projects. And you will do all of this in one of the nation's premier local governments and most innovative and beautiful cities.
Colorado Water Trust is seeking a Water Transactions Coordinator. This position will evaluate, develop, implement, and steward flow restoration projects throughout Colorado using collaborative, voluntary, market-based approaches. They will work in a team environment under the direction of the Executive Director, with a self-starting and entrepreneurial ethos. The ideal candidate will share our passion for Western water and healthy rivers, be adept at innovative thinking to advance Colorado Water Trust’s goals, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in addition to technical skills. The right person for this role will be comfortable communicating complex technical information to a variety of audiences, and be persistent despite occasionally skeptical audiences and challenging, long-term projects.
Mountain Studies Institute is seeking a Forest Program Science and Monitoring Manager. The Science and Monitoring Manager will design and implement forest and landscape monitoring programs, recruit, hire, manage and mentor seasonal field crews, oversee the collection and storage of monitoring data, analyze and synthesize resulting data, interpret and communicate monitoring results to a wide variety of audiences, seek and manage resources to support monitoring programming, and engage in collaborative conversations about desired conditions and adaptive management practices. The Science and Monitoring Manager will supervise other staff.
The Big Thompson Watershed Coalition is hiring a Stream Restoration Project Manager. Under the general direction of the BTWC Director, the Stream Restoration Project Manager works with landowners and partners to restore river function and riparian habitat, improve water quality, adaptively manage & monitor stream projects, and build resilience to climate change and other disturbances. The position will participate in and lead stream restoration project identification planning, coordination, management, and monitoring efforts.
The Babbitt Center is looking for a new Executive Director. This is a rewarding opportunity to join our seven-person team working on the critical water and land challenges facing the Colorado River Basin. The Babbitt Center focuses on building the capacity of local communities and their water and land managers. They provide funding, conduct research, and build partnerships to work with urban and growing communities, agricultural regions, and tribal nations throughout the region. They are also looking for a Program Manager to help carry out this important work. Both positions are based in Phoenix.