Stream and Lake Protection Program Assistant II

Position Overview

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference? Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It is our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today—and tomorrow—balancing development with conservation to provide opportunities for future generations.

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre‑tax 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote‑work options
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)

For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits.

The CWCB establishes water policy as directed by statutes to address Colorado’s water issues. Governed by a 15‑member board that includes governor‑appointed representatives from each of the eight major river basins, the City and County of Denver, and several state agencies, the CWCB protects and assures that Colorado maintains its ability to fully use its water allocation under various agreements and court decrees.

The board’s work focuses on wise use of water in light of population growth and other future drivers.

The Section advocates for the protection, conservation, and development of the state’s waters, safeguarding approximately 9,956 miles of stream. It administers instream flow (ISF) and natural lake level (NLL) water rights through the State’s Instream Flow and Natural Lake Level Program, acquiring and protecting water rights in coordination with federal, state, local, and non‑governmental partners.

The main coordinator will provide programmatic support to the CWCB’s Stream and Lake Protection Section and to the full Board, handling matters related to the appropriation, acquisition, and protection of ISF and NLL water rights. Responsibilities include legal protection of water rights, acquisition support, database management, public notices, and providing counsel to ISF staff. The role requires applying knowledge of business management, specific ISF principles, state water court rules, and CWCB policies.

• Assist workflow processes for legal protection of the CWCB’s ISF water rights and water court participation with the Attorney General’s Office.
• Support ISF water right acquisition, including administrative hearings, water court proceedings, and data maintenance.
• Develop and manage the Section’s ISF database and its Laserfiche digital filing system.
• Provide required public notices and maintain records of Section activities.
• Research public questions, technical and legal data; provide information, resolve problems, advise, and make decisions on behalf of the ISF professional staff.
• Apply business management principles, specific ISF rules, state water court rules, and CWCB policies to support the Section.

• Five (5) years of experience in an office environment performing the daily onsite responsibilities that support effective office management and administration.
• OR a combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years. Related degrees include paralegal studies, business administration, natural resources, watershed science, water law, hydrology, geology, geography, or communications.
• Required experience must be substantiated in the work experience section of your application. The resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications.

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Two (2) years of experience providing…