Job Announcements Late January
State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources, Division 5 Colorado River Basin (Glenwood Springs Office), is now accepting applications for the following position: Municipal Augmentation Plan Coordinator - Physical Scientist/Research Scientist II ($76,104.00 - $112,404.00 Annually) - apply online by 01/26/2026: The purpose of this position is to review decreed augmentation plans and perform audits of complex augmentation plans to verify water user supplied records and associated accounting are compliant with all applicable water court decrees, statutes, rules and regulations. This work requires communication with municipal water providers, water commissioners, attorneys, and consulting engineers. Applicants must have working knowledge of Colorado water law and 6 years of professional experience working in the water resources field and education. Applicants must also have expertise using MS Excel and great written and verbal communication skills. Visit Municipal Augmentation Plan Coordinator, Water Division 5 for additional information and to apply on-line.
Resource Central is seeking to hire a Water Program Coordinator. This is a full-time, hybrid remote position with most work performed at home. From May through September, time is divided between remote work (usually about 60-80%) and fieldwork (20-40%) though this may vary based on program needs. Occasional team meetings and events at our Boulder office are required throughout the year. The starting compensation range is between $22–$25 per hour; we also provide mileage reimbursement for fieldwork and other off-site events. Learn more and apply HERE.
Little Thompson Water District is seeking a Water Resources Manager. This position will perform water resources tasks such as planning, organizing and directing a variety of water resources activities including securing and maintaining water supplies of quality and quantity sufficient to meet the District’s needs. Areas of program responsibility include coordinating the development of long-range water supply plans, alternate water supplies, regional partnerships, and dry-year supply planning. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Learn more and apply HERE.
State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources, Division 5 Colorado River Basin, is now accepting applications for the following position: Lead Hydrographic Scientist (PSRS III). 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 extensive division-wide primary and tributary 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, measurement method analysis and protocol, inspection of water measurement structures for accuracy, correction of observed problems and programs to collect data required for water supply forecasting in various watersheds throughout the Division. Learn more and apply HERE.
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