Municipal Augmentation Plan Coordinator, Water Division - State of Colorado, Department of Na

Water Rights Administrator - Division of Water Resources (State Engineer's Office)

Open to current residents of Colorado.
Pay: $76,104.00 - $ annually.

Support water rights administration by developing methodologies to collect and analyze water diversion and delivery data to verify augmentation plan operators are operating in compliance with all applicable court decrees, statutes, rules and regulations.

• Perform calculations to determine the amount, timing and location of stream depletions for all types of augmentation plans.
• Prepare monthly accounting of plan operations demonstrating replacement of stream depletions.
• Coordinate with staff members, consulting engineers and associations to ensure correct records.
• Determine formulas and logic statements needed to construct and maintain spreadsheets and databases for compliance evaluation.
• Analyze and evaluate whether water diversion and delivery accounting submitted matches measured data.
• Calculate and record diversion data for assigned plans, including physical inspections.
• Monitor submitted water accounting, audit by physical inspection or with Division staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience with scientific field investigations, municipal water operations, Colorado water administration, interpreting water court decrees, or related experience.
• Education and Experience:
  
  related education or relevant experience equivalent to six (6) years.
• Preferred:
  Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Knowledge and experience with Colorado water rights, augmentation plans, and water administration.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft suites including Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with assisting customers and/or public outreach.
• Other relevant experience managing water resources.

• 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.
• Potential qualification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success and encourages candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. All individuals who are qualified and meet required qualifications may apply under this opportunity. The Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.