Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking to hire a Wildlife Manager III/Area Aquatic Biologist for the Gunnison area. This work unit manages the fishery resources of the Southwest Region of Colorado, in the Upper Gunnison River Basin, by performing aquatic resource inventories, setting fishing regulations, collaborating with interested internal and external customers, developing an annual fish stocking schedule, monitoring water quality and quantity, and evaluating, reclaiming, and enhancing fish habitat resources. This position exists to formulate, implement, and evaluate fisheries management strategies and goals within Area 16 by collecting and analyzing data, applying fisheries and wildlife principles, and collaborating with other professionals within and outside of the agency. Applications will be accepted through October 7th. Learn more HERE.
The National Park Service, Water Resources Division is accepting applications for a GS-11 Hydrologist. This is a term position not to exceed four years which can be remote. The advertisement will close after the first 100 applicants or 10/12/2024, whichever occurs first. Please reach out to Susannah Erwin (susannah_erwin@nps.gov) with questions about the position or application process. Learn more about the position 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 Freshwater Trust (TFT) is seeking a Project Implementation Coordinator for their Colorado River Program. This position will build on those efforts by developing, supporting, and implementing on-the-ground projects. The Project Implementation Coordinator will help TFT, its partners, and Colorado West Slope communities tap into the time-limited funding opportunity provided by water and conservation related investments from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to modernize irrigation infrastructure, build drought resilience, and restore ecosystem function in the Colorado River and its tributaries. Learn more or apply HERE.
Are you a recent college graduate looking to gain meaningful experience in the field of water quality and environmental management? Join the City of Greeley’s Water Quality Program as a Seasonal Source Water Intern. In this role, you will play a key part in updating the City’s Source Water Assessment Report for the lakes system that supplies the Boyd Lake Water Treatment Plant. This is a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting, working on essential tasks such as fieldwork, data analysis, and report preparation. Learn more HERE.
The Town of Erie is looking to fill a new role to join our Environmental Services team, an Environmental Analyst. The Environmental Analyst should enter the job with an overall understanding of the local and regional status of energy and environmental policy/regulations and is expected to work in collaboration with other neighboring communities, regulatory bodies, and experts to develop sufficient knowledge in the role. Under the general direction of the Director of Environmental Services, the Environmental Analyst works closely with other departments including but not limited to: Planning & Development and Town Council. In this role, you will be performing professional and technical work in the investigation, inspection, and enforcement of the Towns oil and gas and other environmental regulations and provide written comment on statutory initiatives and regulatory development associated with oil and gas facilities and operations that potentially affect the Town. Learn more HERE.
Join the RiversEdge West (REW) team and help improve the health of river systems and the communities that depend on them! REW and the BLM have partnered to create the Riparian Restoration and Monitoring Coordinator position. The position will be responsible for coordinating riparian restoration and monitoring programs on lands managed by the BLM and other riparian areas along the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers in Western Colorado, as well as provide community outreach and education.The program will bring high quality restoration and best management practices to riparian lands to benefit fish and wildlife habitat, improve river function, enhance recreational and agricultural uses, and foster partnerships and collaboration. The role also requires ensuring that all project initiatives and restoration efforts are in alignment with the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) resource management plan(s), adhering to federal guidelines and contributing to long-term land stewardship goals. Applications will be reviewed starting September 23, 2024. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Learn more or apply HERE.
Rocky Mountain Field Institute is searching for a passionate and inspirational Education Director that is committed to providing high-quality education programs across diverse platforms. The Education Director will lead RMFI’s educational initiatives aimed at promoting environmental conservation and stewardship. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing educational programs for high-school aged students and adults that engage diverse audiences and support RMFI’s conservation goals. The Education Director will collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners to enhance environmental literacy and inspire a commitment to protecting our public lands. They provide leadership and guidance to the education department to ensure professional standards are upheld and organizational objectives are met. The Education Director must have experience in trail construction and maintenance as well as experience teaching environmental/conservation education and curriculum development. This position serves as an integral member of the leadership team in guiding the organization while supporting annual planning, budgeting, fundraising, strategic planning, board participation, and decision-making about the future of Rocky Mountain Field Institute. 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 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.
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.
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.
Trout Unlimited seeks to hire a Project Manager, who is a self-motivated and competent person to identify, plan, and implement projects to benefit aquatic resources and native and wild fish populations in the Yampa and White watersheds in Northwest Colorado. The position will develop and implement projects in these watersheds including removal of fish barriers, irrigation improvements, water rights transactions, water conservation efforts, stream restoration, and other cooperative measures that protect or restore fish habitat. Duties will also include active and effective participation in stakeholder groups to advocate for positive outcomes for cold-water fisheries. Learn moreHERE.