CPW Program Management II/Water Resources Team Manager (Denver, CO) - This position manages, directs, and supervises a staff of nine (9) water resource professionals with programmatic responsibilities for water resource and water right protection, instream flow, water quality, recreational water uses, and statewide coordination of water project mitigation and the development of fish and wildlife mitigation plans for water projects. Application closes 1/22/2025. Learn more or apply HERE.
Morgan Conservation District is seeking applicants for the District Manager position. Job duties include bookkeeping, program administration & management, and coordination of outreach events. To apply, send your resume with at least two references to morganconservationdistrict@gmail.com or 200 West Railroad Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701.
The Water Conservation Program Assistant position is an hourly position (up to 29 hours per week) within the City of Fort Collins Utilities Water Conservation Department. The City is seeking an individual who is interested in reducing the community’s water use to help create a more resilient and sustainable water supply. Primary job responsibilities include assisting water conservation programs through customer engagement and support, inspections and water savings analysis. In addition to working closely with other water conservation staff and completing tasks independently, this position will spend some time outside of the traditional office environment working with the water utility customers and at community events. Other work includes research and data analysis for various water efficiency planning and program needs. No prior experience working specifically on water conservation and efficiency is required, just a passion for helping our community use our water resources wisely. Additional duties include assisting the Water Conservation Department in water shortage response planning and implementation, such as restrictions or voluntary response efforts, as needed. For more information on Water Conservation’s programs, you can visit: fcgov.com/savewater. For the right candidate, this position has flexible work hours, location and start and end dates. Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 1/20/2025. Learn more or apply HERE.
Colorado Springs Utilities is looking for a Water Conservation Specialist, who is a passionate irrigation and landscape professional with deep experience in irrigation & landscape design, installation and maintenance, and a successful background in program administration and a focus on resilient landscapes, and customer engagement; with irrigation design expertise being a critical component of this role. The position will be responsible for supporting programs and following careful processes to ensure their success. These programs support the organization’s conservation and demand-side management goals. Applications are being accepted through: 1/21/25. Learn more or apply HERE.
The Sonoran Institute is seeking a Program Manager for their Growing Water Smart program. Sonoran Institute’s “Growing Water Smart” (GWS) program trains and assists communities in ensuring that land-use planning, which largely determines future water demand related to urban growth and development, is sensitive to future water conditions and makes the most strategic and equitable use of that water. The program advocates for state policies that more widely integrate water and land use planning across the basin. The program currently operates in Colorado, Arizona, California, and along the US-MX border. Learn more or apply HERE.
San Juan Citizens Alliance (SJCA) is looking for a passionate, experienced, and motivated Rivers Program Manager to lead campaigns to protect and restore river systems in the San Juan basin, with a focus on the Animas River watershed and implementing the Animas Riverkeeper program. Duties include supporting safe and reliable river access, promoting environmental and legal protection of water resources and riparian ecosystems, and encouraging democracy in water resource management. The position is full-time and located in either our Durango, Colorado or Farmington, New Mexico office. Application deadline is January 25, 2025. Learn more HERE.
The Coalition for the Upper South Platte (CUSP) is seeking a Northern Watershed Coordinator to facilitate water quality, watershed health, forest health and fuels reduction projects in the northern Upper South Platte Watershed. This is a somewhat autonomous position that works primarily with communities along the Hwy 285 corridor and along Hwy 9. Applications are due by February 28th, 2025. Learn more HERE.
The Blue River Watershed Group (BRWG) is seeking a Projects and Program Director to lead the group’s project development, implementation of restoration projects, collaborative initiatives, and thoughtful planning. The Projects and Program Director is responsible for oversight and implementation of the projects and programs, including but not limited to subcontractor hiring and management, fundraising, financial management, public relations, and more. This position requires a flexible and versatile leader as the work blends technical work with community outreach and relationship building. Learn more HERE.
Eagle River Coalition (ERC) seeks a Director of Watershed Restoration to develop and implement projects outlined in the Eagle River Community Water Plan (ERCWP) and Water Plan Grant from Colorado Water Conservation Board. Additionally, this position will oversee our Watershed Restoration Manager and a variety of projects and volunteer events that are currently in progress. The Director of Watershed Restoration reports directly to the Executive Director. Learn more HERE.
The City of Greeley is seeking a Water Resource Operations Manager to join the Water Resources division of the Water and Sewer Department. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Water Resources, the Water Resource Operations Manager will oversee the operation and management of Greeley’s raw water supplies. The successful incumbent in this role will assist with all major water resource efforts, including implementation of the Water Master Plan which includes water supply planning for an aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) project, reservoir operations, and non-potable system expansion. This role manages professional and technical personnel, and specialized consultants in performing complex, highly specialized studies, including water rights analyses, strategic planning, and raw water supply analysis. The Water Resource Operations Manager will represent the City’s interests in critical negotiations with ditch companies, agricultural businesses, developers, neighboring municipalities, and other entities throughout the region, and will lead efforts to optimize water supply utilization through data analysis and modeling. Learn more HERE.
BRWG is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Community Engagement and Grants Director to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of our organization, with a specific focus on grants management. The Grants and Accounting Director will be responsible for overseeing the grants application process, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and maintaining accurate financial records. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to info@blueriverwatershed.org. References and interviews will be part of the selection process. The deadline for applications is January 20, 2024. Learn more HERE.
The River Corps program places AmeriCorps members at organizations and agencies throughout Colorado to focus on helping the efficiency, efficacy, and scale of healthy rivers and watersheds. To thrive in these technical positions, Members will receive comprehensive training in data collection, river health and restoration, and watershed coordination techniques. Check out their openings across the state HERE.
Northern Water is seeking a Senior Water Efficiency Planner to design and execute strategic water efficiency initiatives. This individual will lead efforts in research, program development, project management, policy and outreach to enhance water use efficiency across northeastern Colorado’s urban areas. By applying exceptional project management skills, the successful candidate will manage multifaceted and strategic water efficiency initiatives, facilitate and coordinate stakeholder groups, oversee consultant contracts, monitor and report on water efficiency policy, laws and regulations, and more. This is a dynamic position that provides meaningful and lasting impacts alongside opportunities for growth. 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 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 Colorado River District is hiring aWater Resources Engineer/Project Manager 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. The position involves project management responsibilities, coordinating with consultants and contractors to complete dam, reservoir, recreation area, and mitigation area-related projects. It further entails analyzing, interpreting, and managing dam embankment instrumentation data and ensuring the integrity and safety of dam structures through diligent monitoring and facilitating technical studies. Position will typically involve periodic travel to the District’s project locations and throughout the 15-county territory. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Audrey Turner (aturner@crwcd.org) no later than January 31st. Learn more HERE.
The Office of Senator Michael Bennet seeks applicants for the role of Regional Representative for the Central Mountains or Northwest Colorado. The position will report to the Western Slope Director. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to CO_resumes@bennet.senate.gov and include “Regional Representative'’ in the subject line. The application will remain open until filled with the first review of applications beginning on January 13, 2025. Learn more HERE.