Overview
OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO. 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. 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.
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In addition to 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
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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. The hydrographic program is essential for determination of water availability and the allocation of Colorado water rights by the State Engineer. The hydrographic work unit researches, analyzes and provides hydrographic information used to determine the daily surface water supply for administration of water rights.
DescriptionOf Job
OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO. The position exists as the staff authority to manage scientific hydrographic expertise of approximately 50 hydrologic/research gaging stations operated/maintained throughout Division 5 to provide accurate streamflow data/monitoring required for compliance with numerous Federal and local agency projects and division-wide river/stream administration. The position acts as the authority and directs the Division 5 hydrographic program in which hydrographic technicians analyze and assure quality of continuous data compilation, along with development and publication of annual streamflow record data in accordance with United States Geological Survey and State standards established by the Division of Water Resources.
The position determines the most appropriate measurement method, implements the construction of new research gaging stations and provides program management and oversight of all streamflow and diverted water measurement devices and equipment including calibration, monitoring, and repair of stage sensor and satellite transmission equipment. Other duties as assigned.
OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY
Minimum Qualifications
Experience Only:
Eight (8) years of relevant experience with scientific field investigations related to measuring surface water flows or other experience related to water or natural resources.
OR
Education And Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years. Related degrees include engineering, hydrology, water resource management, or environmental engineering.
Please note:
The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.…
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