Water Resources Analyst: Field Operations & Water Rights

City of Arvada; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arvada seeks a Water Resources Analyst to support essential water supply operations, including raw water diversions, reservoir and dam stability, water rights administration, and emergency preparedness planning.

This role offers field work, collaboration with state and local agencies, and representation of the City in irrigation ditch company matters while helping protect and manage Arvada’s water resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering or related field.
• Two or more years of experience in Colorado water rights administration and raw water field work.
• Experience with the State Engineer’s Office.
• Experience with Colorado ditch companies, including board membership.
• Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness Plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records of reservoir/dam stability and provides these records to appropriate entities.
• Acts as the point person for reservoir/dam Emergency Preparedness Plans and updates/distributes accordingly.
• Represents the City in irrigation ditch company matters.
• Conducts field operations related to the City’s raw water diversions (collecting diversion data and entering into databases).
• Adjusts raw water diversions and pumping operations as required by state changes.
• Takes annual dam stability measurements and submits to the State Engineer’s Office.
• Updates emergency preparedness plans for city facilities.
• Represents the city at water supply stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Colorado water law

Raw water field operations

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering or related field

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

City of Arvada seeks a Water Resources Analyst to support essential water supply operations, including raw water diversions, reservoir and dam stability, water rights administration, and emergency preparedness planning.

This role offers field work, collaboration with state and local agencies, and representation of the City in irrigation ditch company matters while helping protect and manage Arvada’s water resources.