Water Rights Analyst — Park Resources & Policy

Colorado State University; Fort Collins (CO); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Colorado State University seeks a Water Rights Specialist to support its agreement with the National Park Service. You will evaluate water rights decrees and administrative decisions, prepare inventories, and recommend actions to secure NPS water rights.

The role requires JD or Master’s in a water-related field, ArcPro/GIS proficiency, and strong communication skills for reports and presentations.

Formación

• In-depth understanding of US water law and water rights (laws, policies, procedures).
• Experience with state-appropriative and federal reserved water rights.
• Ability to clearly communicate results from analyses through written reports and presentations.
• ArcPro/GIS proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Lead evaluation of NPS water rights and adaptation strategies.
• Compile information from federal, state, and local records; prepare inventories.
• Identify feasible water right management actions to protect resources and secure supplies.
• Coordinate with NPS/WRD hydrologists and other agencies as needed.
• Develop reports, memos, and presentations for managers.

Conocimientos

US water law

Legal research

Written and verbal communication

ArcPro GIS proficiency

Educación

JD (or equivalent)

Master’s degree in Environmental Policy or Water-related discipline

Herramientas

ArcPro/GIS

Descripción del empleo

Colorado State University seeks a Water Rights Specialist to support its agreement with the National Park Service. You will evaluate water rights decrees and administrative decisions, prepare inventories, and recommend actions to secure NPS water rights.

The role requires JD or Master’s in a water-related field, ArcPro/GIS proficiency, and strong communication skills for reports and presentations.