Water Resources Analyst - Field Ops & Planning

AWRA Colorado; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arvada is seeking 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.

Responsibilities include field operations, data analysis in Excel, and coordination with state and local agencies. Travel and occasional evening/weekend work are required; a valid Colorado driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Colorado water law and raw water field operations.
• Experience with Excel and data analysis; familiarity with GIS/ArcMap is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and conduct field operations and minor maintenance on raw water diversions; ensure accurate measurement.
• Adjust raw water diversions and pumping operations per State Engineer's Office requirements.
• Update and analyze city water use data using Excel; coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Colorado water law

raw water field operations

Excel

communication skills

GIS/ ESRI-ArcMap

driving a vehicle

Education

Water resources degree

Tools

GIS/ESRI-ArcMap

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

Utility Billing CIS

Job description

The City of Arvada is seeking 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.

Responsibilities include field operations, data analysis in Excel, and coordination with state and local agencies. Travel and occasional evening/weekend work are required; a valid Colorado driver’s license is needed.