Job Announcements Early November

Arapahoe County Open Spaces is seeking a Natural Resource and Agriculture Specialist. The position is a field-based specialist position with an emphasis on open spaces, rangelands, native grasslands, agricultural areas, and riparian area management and stewardship. The specialist will be responsible for the coordination of associated operational, maintenance, stewardship and improvement programs and assigned staff and contractors. Learn more HERE

The West Region Wildfire Council (WRWC) is looking for a Forester / Program Coordinator to join our organization! The position coordinates and implements the Vegetation Management Program (VMP)- a flagship program of the West Region Wildfire Council. The VMP provides technical forestry assistance, as well as incentives, for private property owners to engage in wildfire risk mitigation and forest resilience projects at the parcel, community and landscape scales. Forestry skills and knowledge, program coordination, project management as well as client and contractor relationship management are all utilized skills in this role. Full position details can be found HERE.

The Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) seeks candidates for a Researcher or Senior Researcher to join the Program Team, reporting to the Director of Programs. AWE conducts multiple complex research projects that help advance water efficiency and conservation knowledge and deliver valuable industry resources. As a researcher at AWE, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work across many topics and communities and will work directly with our partners on a variety of meaningful projects that directly support the needs of the water efficiency industry. As part of a small but mighty team, you’ll have opportunities to influence our portfolio of work and develop new initiatives. Learn more HERE

The City of Evans, Colorado is seeking to hire a Civil Engineer. The Civil Engineer is under general supervision of the City Engineer, provides a full range of engineering and project management services for the City’s Public Works and Utilities Department. This includes technical work related to municipal stormwater management, transportation, water distribution, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment. The employee will perform technical work related to the design and review of engineering and utility plans and develop deliverables related to the production of maps, drawings, plans, specifications, and details for water, wastewater, and stormwater management systems. Learn more or apply HERE

The Mt. Crested Butte Water & Sanitation District is accepting applications for a Capital Projects Supervisor.  Under the general direction of the District Manager, this full-time position is responsible for professional level oversight on all phases of capital expenditure construction projects for the District.  Desired skills and experience include a successful record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget, strong project management skills, effective communication skills both written and verbal, and a passion for water and wastewater construction projects.  Important qualifications include a combination of experience and education with a desired Bachelor of Science degree in construction management, a PMP certification, and/or a PE license in the State of Colorado.  A valid Colorado driver’s license is required. Learn more HERE.

Trout Unlimited is seeking to hire a Front Range Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Project Manager, who is  a self-motivated and competent person to facilitate and execute abandoned mine land reclamation and stream restoration projects in front-range watersheds across Colorado. This project manager will take projects from start to finish, developing project concepts, obtaining project funding, managing project implementation, and completing grant/funder reports. Learn more HERE.

The Sonoran Institute is seeking a Director of the Growing Water Smart program. The Director is responsible for directing and overseeing the design and implementation of the Growing Water Smart program, focused on an integrated approach to municipal water and land use planning, in states throughout the Colorado River Basin, including the US-Mexico border region. The Director will manage the program’s keystone training and assistance workshops and related projects by overseeing consultants, liaising with program partners, managing the program budget, cultivating program donors. Learn more HERE

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.