Water Resources Analyst - Field Data & Conservation

City of Northglenn; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Northglenn is seeking a Water Resources professional to support the City’s water rights analyses, reporting, and conservation programs. This role combines office and field work, including monitoring diversions and coordinating with external entities such as the Colorado Division of Water Resources.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in watershed science, hydrology, civil engineering, or environmental sciences (or a related field), with a Master’s degree and at least 1 year of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in watershed science, hydrology, civil engineering, environmental sciences or related field.
• Master's degree with major coursework in relevant field plus at least 1 year of water/engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and prepares analyses and documents related to the City's water rights.
• Prepares and maintains daily diversion and delivery records; processes data.
• Coordinates and maintains detailed records of raw water use, storage and credits; assists in projections.
• Obtains data required for water resources accounting and operations from external sources.
• Quantifies diversions and deliveries; oversees related changes with partner entities and Colorado Division of Water Resources.
• Maintains daily water rights accounting; operates water resources infrastructure.
• Supports Water Efficiency Plan and water conservation program reporting to the Colorado Water Conservation Board.

Skills

Colorado water law

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Outdoor/field work

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in watershed science/hydrology/civil engineering/environmental sciences or related field

Master's degree in related field with 1 year water/engineering experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of Northglenn is seeking a Water Resources professional to support the City’s water rights analyses, reporting, and conservation programs. This role combines office and field work, including monitoring diversions and coordinating with external entities such as the Colorado Division of Water Resources.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in watershed science, hydrology, civil engineering, or environmental sciences (or a related field), with a Master’s degree and at least 1 year of