Water Resources Analyst

Careerwebsite; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerwebsite seeks a seasoned Water Resources professional to manage and operate the city’s raw water systems. The role emphasizes field operations, data analysis in Excel, and coordination with the State Engineer’s Office.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with a focus in Water Resources Engineering, strong Colorado water law knowledge, and experience with GIS/ArcMap and water infrastructure projects. On-site position with occasional meetings and emergency planning duties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Colorado water law and field operations.
• Experience with raw water operations and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and data tracking.
• Ability to communicate with the public and team members.
• Experience with GIS/ArcMap and modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Identify, operate, and maintain raw water infrastructure.
• Monitor diversions and pumping operations per regulatory changes.
• Update water use data and reports using Excel and tools.
• Represent the city at water stakeholder meetings and boards.
• Serve as project manager with contractors for field work.
• Prepare plans and emergency readiness documents with State Engineer's Office.
• Maintain historical dam/stability records and submit reports.

Skills

Water law

Raw water operations

Excel proficiency

GIS/ ArcMap

Data management

Public communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Water Resources Engineering

Tools

GIS/ArcMap

City modeling software

Utility Billing CIS

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies and conducts field operations and minor maintenance activities related to the City's raw water diversions, ensuring accurate measurement.


• Adjusts raw water diversions and raw water pumping operations as required in response to changes made by the State Engineer's Office to the river call.


• Updates and analyzes city water use data using Excel and other tools. Coordinate with other departments and resources to obtain necessary information.


• Represents the city at water supply stakeholder meetings involving state and local agencies. Serves on irrigation ditch company boards, represents the City in irrigation ditch company matters and participates in ditch company meetings.


• Identifies and performs field work to maintain raw water infrastructure in operable condition


• Acts as primary project manager and works with contractors and internal staff on field maintenance and infrastructure projects.


• Assists in the preparation and review of documentation relating to water court activities.


• Takes annual measurements, maintains historical records of dam stability readings, performs all dam-related work required by the State Engineer's Office and submits to the State Engineer's Office.


• Updates emergency preparedness plans for water supply city facilities as needed and submits to the State Engineer's Office.


• Maintains records of reservoir/dam stability and provides these records to appropriate entities.


• Assists the Water Resources Administrator with daily raw water operations and water accounting as needed.


• Acts as the point person within the City and with the State Engineer's Office for reservoir/dam emergency preparedness plans and updates/distributes accordingly.


• Complete and submit required plans to the appropriate entities (e.g HB1051 reporting, Conservation Plans).


• Updates and analyzes city water use data using Excel and other tools.


• Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department.


• Requires occasional evening and weekend work.

Other Job Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of and experience with Colorado water law


• Strong knowledge of and experience with raw water field operations.


• Strong proficiency in working with Excel spreadsheets.


• Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet-based programs to track and maintain raw water resource data.


• Strong skills performing special studies related to water resources/water supply.


• Strong ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the public while doing field work.


• Strong ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and values, and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.


• Strong ability to learn and use a variety of computer programs for data acquisition and management, including: GIS/ ESRI-ArcMap software, City modeling software, Utility Billing CIS, JD Edwards, and Microsoft Office products - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint


• Strong ability to work independently and effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously; the employee must be able to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines, communicate schedule changes, and appropriate/allocate time within the work hours available to meet deadlines


• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

License & Certification

A valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.

Education Degree

Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, BBA)

Education Major

Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Planning or a field directly related to water resources.

Education Required

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Work Experience Related

• 1 year of experience working with the State Engineer's Office.


• 2 years of experience working with Colorado ditch companies, including board membership.


• 1 year of experience creating Emergency Preparedness Plans.

Other Qualifications

Must pass a criminal background check and a driving record check, if required by the position.

Physical Demands

Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs.) and use of medium weight tools.

Hazards

Marginal to moderate exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.

Work Environment

Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.