Water Resources Analyst: Field Operations & Water Rights

City of Arvada; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

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Job summary

City of Arvada in Colorado 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.

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

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience in Colorado water rights administration and raw water field work.
• Experience working with the State Engineer’s Office.
• Experience working with Colorado ditch companies, including board membership.
• Experience creating Emergency Preparedness Plans.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet-based programs to track and maintain raw water resource data.

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 for use).
• 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.

Skills

Colorado water law knowledge

Raw water field operations

Data collection & entry

Effective communication

Motor vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Planning, or related

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

City of Arvada in Colorado 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.

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