DWR - Water Commissioner District ; EPST III

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’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/ to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre‑tax 401K 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

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://student loans.gov/myDirect

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Our mission is to administer the waters of the State to maximize lawful beneficial use, ensure that dams and water wells are properly constructed and safe, and provide information about water resources to the public.

Division of Water Resources

This work unit exists to assist in preserving, protecting, and maximizing the beneficial use of the State’s present and future water supplies by administering and distributing water under Colorado laws of the appropriation system and interstate compacts.

This position is located in Division 1 with a regional coverage area of Water District 4 (Thompson River Basins).

This position is an individual contributor responsible for the administration and distribution of water in a complex system. Due to physical, decree, or compact complexity, the allowed operations under similar streamflow conditions vary day to day or week to week within the District(s). This position develops appropriate processes to make administration decisions considering the unique requirements of the District(s) within the framework of the priority system.

Complete necessary steps to prepare diversion records for final Division review.

The position may monitor water measurement devices and dams for operational concerns, and conduct field inspections to document conditions for the Division Engineer. The position assists the public by providing basic water information, attending meetings, and working with water users to resolve disputes.

• Controls and regulates the distribution of water from streams and rivers to numerous water diversion structures, primarily ditches and reservoirs.
• Estimates/calculates available natural flow and administers inflow to each structure.
• Determines release and proper assessment of transit losses through the stream system, which includes replacement for calculated evaporation to protect direct flow water rights.
• Monitors structures and applies comprehensive knowledge of the priority system and hydrologic factors within the district.

• Enforces Colorado water law and policies of the…