Job Announcements Early August


The South Platte Basin Roundtable is hiring a Recorder. The Roundtable Recorder (recorder) is a CWCB-contracted role that helps support the basin roundtables and the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) with holding a basin roundtable's regular roundtable meetings and maintaining compliance with the Colorado Open Meeting Laws (COML), DNR Handbook and the CWCB Guide. This work generally includes coordinating with/supporting the roundtable chair on agendas, taking meeting minutes (using the meeting minute template), posting documents (e.g. agendas; minutes) online, managing Zoom/webinars, website support, coordinating with the roundtable chair, etc. Additional detail is provided below. The recorder must be able to contract with the state to obtain a purchase order (PO) and agree to comply with state requirements including regular communication with CWCB. Learn more HERE. If you are interested in applying, contact Sean Chambers, SPBRT Chair, at sean.chambers@greeleygov.com.

Water Education Colorado is seeking a Membership and Development Manager. Ideal candidates share our passion and commitment to the future of water, recognizing the value of our policy-neutral approach to building a water-aware Colorado and informing decision making and civic engagement at all levels. They are gifted at communicating organizational vision and impact, and have a successful track record in raising funds from diverse revenue sources. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 1.

Wildlands Restoration Volunteers in the search for their next Executive Director. WRV seeks an experienced individual who is passionate about WRV’s mission: "Building diverse communities that care for the land”. The ED leads WRV’s continuing efforts to build a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community of staff and volunteers who are committed to healing the land. The ED is responsible for leading a staff of 15, providing oversight to the programs and operations of WRV. The ED reports to the Board of Directors. Areas of responsibility include strategic planning; donor, partner, and community relationships; senior staff leadership; financial oversight; operations oversight; and coordination with the Board of Directors. Read the full job description HERE.

Middle Colorado Watershed Council (MCWC) seeks an Executive Director – an enthusiastic, creative, independent leader to build on our success and grow their organization as a full-time salaried employee position. MCWC was initially organized by a group of visionary community leaders as an informal partnership in 2009 and formalized as a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization in 2013. Our mission is to evaluate, protect and enhance the health of the middle Colorado River watershed through the cooperative efforts of watershed stakeholders. Learn more and apply.

Middle Colorado Watershed Council (MCWC) is seeking a full-time Project Manager to work in coordination with the Executive Director on Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP) projects, River Watch activities, and River Stop management. Learn more and apply.

The Colorado River District is hiring a Geotechnical and Dam Safety Engineer to perform technical, project management, advocacy, and engineering work in close coordination with and under the general direction of the Director of Asset Management/Chief Engineer. This position includes analyzing, interpreting, and managing dam embankment instrumentation data and ensuring the integrity and safety of dam structures through diligent monitoring and technical studies. The role involves project management responsibilities, coordinating with consultants and contractors to complete dam, reservoir, recreation area, and mitigation area-related projects. This position is based out of Glenwood Springs near the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers.

The City of Greeley is seeking a Deputy Director for Water Resources. The Deputy Director for Water Resources is responsible for both ongoing water resource programs and implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Plan, protection of Greeley Water Rights and leading strategic water resources initiatives. Ongoing source water management and operations, water resource administration and state reporting, conservation programs, non-potable raw water system operations, dich company relations, regional water resource stake holding, Colorado River monitoring, and watershed health are all under the direction of the Water Resources Deputy Director.

Northern Water is seeking a Water Efficiency Planner to promote water efficiency, implement sustainable water management and expand our outreach and impact. This individual will assist with developing and implementing conservation services that maximize the value of water used in residential, commercial and municipal settings. Focus areas include various end uses of water, cost-benefit analyses, landscapes, water loss and water smart development. Tasks involve coordinating stakeholder groups, outreach and program monitoring. The Water Efficiency Planner will research and report on local, regional, statewide and national water efficiency policy, laws, regulations and programs.

Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (Caee) eeCorps program is now recruiting for AmeriCorps positions to start this September. Throughout their service, members focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and implementing the goals of the Colorado Environmental Education Plan through field trips, in-school and outreach programs, overnight backpacking and camping trips, skiing and biking instruction, summer camps, and so much more. During their terms, members receive a living allowance and ample opportunities for professional development and networking within the EE community and earn an education award upon successful completion of their service.

Little Thompson Water District is seeking an Operations Manager. As a member of the leadership team and under the general supervision of the District Manager plans, organizes, reviews, and directs the operation and control of the District’s distribution system including the daily operations and administrative requirements of the distribution system and facilities. Directs and supervises the activities of the operations and maintenance department including the installation, maintenance, and repair of all water system facilities. Learn more HERE.

Little Thompson Water District is seeking a Civil Engineer I. Under the supervision of the District Engineer, responsible for the review of proposed developments and the associated water system infrastructure improvements required for providing water service within the District service boundaries, including the preparation of water service commitment documents as necessary.  Additional responsibilities include the planning, designing and construction oversight of water system facilities including capital improvement and maintenance projects. Work can include system hydraulic analysis, facility design, system mapping, CAD document preparation, specifications development and other related work as assigned. Learn more HERE.