Water Resources Specialist

Colorado Psychiatric; Berthoud, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Thompson Water District is seeking a Water Resources Specialist to provide technical information, evaluate water shares, non-potable systems, and new supplies, and explain raw water requirements to developers and the public.

You will work with water resource staff, legal counsel and consultants on Water Court applications and defense of existing rights, create and analyze models for long-range planning, and develop conservation programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, water resources, or closely related field required with three or more years of experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for education.
• Preemployment drug screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical information; evaluate native water shares, non-potable systems, and new water supplies.
• Explain raw water requirements to developers and the public.
• Work with water resource staff, legal counsel and consultants on Water Court applications and defense of the District’s existing water rights.

Skills

Engineering

Water resources

Analytical thinking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or water resources

Tools

Computerized software systems

Job description

Little Thompson Water District is seeking a Water Resources Specialist. This Water Resources Specialist provides technical information; evaluates native water shares, non-potable systems, and new water supplies; explains raw water requirements to developers and the public; works with water resource staff, legal counsel and consultants to assist in preparation of Water Court applications and defense of the District’s existing water rights; creates and analyzes models for long range water supply planning; and performs water conservation tasks such as developing programs and measuring water conservation. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, water resources, or closely related field required with three or more years of experience in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for education. A valid Colorado driver’s license and satisfactory driving record to drive District vehicles is also required. Little Thompson Water District offers an excellent benefit package and competitive salaries. Successful candidates will be required to complete preemployment drug screening.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, water resources or closely related field. Three or more years of experience in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for education. Experience in computerized software systems; ability to quickly learn and apply policies, rules, regulations and procedures to a variety of work-related situations. A valid Colorado driver’s license and satisfactory driving record to drive