Job Announcements Late December

Colorado Springs Utilities’ Watershed Planning Group is seeking an experienced Fountain Creek Watershed Health Project Manager.  This person will play an instrumental role in planning and managing projects and programs aimed at protecting and improving the health of their community’s home watershed – Fountain Creek.  Comprehensive management of water quality, aquatic life and other watershed values in Fountain Creek is essential in Utilities’ commitment to deliver water to their community in an environmentally responsible manner.  Effective watershed health management requires identifying and managing related risks and the development and use of strategic partnerships. For full job description, including how to apply, click HERE. Deadline to apply is December 27th, 2018.

Colorado State University is hiring an Extension Agent. This position develops, markets and delivers non-credit educational programming in response to community needs. The position will provide leadership, guidance, direction and educational program support to the 4-H youth development program in Jefferson County. This position will support the 4-H youth development and livestock program in Jefferson County. This individual will have primary responsibility for the livestock, equine, small animal, and general projects including Shooting Sports within the 4-H club program. For full details, including how to apply, click HERE. Deadline to apply is December 27th, 2018.

Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is hiring a Ranger II. This position performs as a peace officer; enforces Colorado Revised Statutes and park rules and regulations; contacts violators and issues warning or citation; conducts investigations and arrests; performs a variety of professional work in providing ranger services to the public, including ranger natural resource management and interpretation, ranger and volunteer operations, enforcement of park regulations, supervision of Ranger I employees, seasonal, and assigned staff and minor maintenance tasks. For full description, including how to apply, click HERE. Job is open until filled.

Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is seeking an Executive Director to provide leadership and support across the organization, setting and implementing the strategic direction to further the UDWC mission. The Executive Director has overall administrative responsibility for day-to-day operations, is a developer and promoter of the UDWC’s programs, is a fundraiser and spokesperson, and is a community leader on issues in the watershed. The Executive Director is charged with ensuring that the organization achieves its mission, maintains financial viability, and functions as an innovative and effective watershed restoration and education partner. For full job description, click HERE.

Round River Resource Management, Rush, Colorado - Round River Resource Management LLC is a land resource and livestock management company dedicated to restoring and improving agricultural operations through the principles of Holistic Management in a sustainable manner consistent with the goals of the resource owner. On the Brett Gray Ranch, a 50,000-acre ranch in Rush, Colorado, Round River uses cattle to manage the health of the land through proper grazing management and a holistic and adaptive decision making process that promotes economic and ecological sustainability. This intensive apprenticeship program teaches land and livestock management skills associated with sustainable ranching. Apply at quiviracoalition.org/roundriver.