Deputy Section Chief -Water Supply Planning, Conservation & Climate
Apply NowCompany: State of Colorado
Location: Denver, CO 80219
Description:
Salary : $95,220.00 - $114,000.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: PDA 00077 3-2024
Department: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Colorado Water Conservation Board
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Hiring Pay Rate: Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Patrick.gerity@state.co.us
Primary Physical Work Address: * This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) exists to establish water policy as directed by statutes to address Colorado's water issues. The CWCB is governed by a 15 member board that includes governor-appointed representatives from each of the eight major river basins, the City and County of Denver and several state agencies. Since nearly all of Colorado's water originates within its boundaries but is shared with other downstream states, the CWCB works to protect and assure that Colorado maintains its ability to fully use its allocation of the water under various agreements and court decrees. However, the development of those resources increasingly must focus on the wise use of water in recognition of future drivers like population growth that put pressure on state waters. The major "units" (sections) of the CWCB related to water supply planning, interstate and federal water issues including water information, instream flow and natural lake level protection, watershed and flood protection, grants and water project financing including agency budgeting/admin support. This work unit, the Water Supply Planning Section, interacts with all of these sections but has specific duties as follows.
The work unit is responsible for all studies, analyses, and investigations pertaining to ensuring that Colorado has an adequate water supply for its citizens and the environment. This includes researching and identifying present and future drivers of water use, identifying and evaluating water development plans and concepts, and furthering the mission of the CWCB - to conserve, develop, protect and manage Colorado's water for present and future generations. The CWCB goals, state and basin challenges are captured in the Colorado Water Plan (Water Plan) which this work group is responsible for developing, maintaining and updating. The work unit also develops other key statewide water supply initiatives that support the Water Plan like the analysis and technical update to the Basin Implementation Plans and other agency-wide and cross-agency planning efforts. This work includes integrated support for agriculture, environment and recreation, municipal and industrial needs, water storage, water conservation and other efforts including promoting and helping to coordinate water education initiatives across the state.
This unit is responsible for supporting a range of stakeholder processes across Colorado. This includes supporting and coordinating the Interbasin Compact Committee (IBCC) meetings, as well as meetings held in each of the state's major river basins in support of the nine basin roundtables (roundtables). This work requires frequent coordination with the CWCB board, the IBCC Director of Compact Negotiations, various IBCC and roundtable members, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) CWCB and other state agencies. To do this, the unit must actively work within the structure of the section and the agency to appropriately evaluate concepts, direction, conversation and policy in advance of broader communications and partner communications can advance. This work often requires travel across the state to coordinate with stakeholders.
The work unit also exists to foster water conservation, drought preparedness and climate adaptation. This includes promoting water efficiency plans, water reuse, integrating land use, reducing water loss, enhancing drought planning, supporting climate adaptation and resilience - all in support of local communities, basin and statewide goals. This work also assures that Colorado decision-makers and the public are informed about the need for these water conservation initiatives, related grants, policies and strategic plans. This work unit is responsible for distributing water conservation and drought planning grants using data and information gathered from a wide variety of sources including constituent databases, drought planning assessments and from other initiatives; requesting severance tax and Construction Fund money for projects and programs; for providing technical assistance in water conservation and drought mitigation planning and implementation; for public outreach and education regarding water conservation and drought planning; and, for outreach to federal, state and local officials. This unit also exists to identify, assess needs, and track the progress of water entities that are targeting conservation as a means to achieve long-term water goals. This unit assists in developing municipal and industrial reporting and tracking mechanisms for water use and water efficiency estimates and for incorporating water use and efficiency reporting methodology within conservation and state plans.
For more information about the Colorado Water Conservation Board, please go to
Description of Job
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
* This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.
This position supports the Section Chief as a senior authority on climate, conservation, and drought issues and staff lead for coordinating Water Supply Planning activities in these areas.
The Deputy Section Chief plays a vital role in supporting the Section Chief to help manage the workload, operations, and dynamics of the entire section. As a staff lead the Deputy Section Chief helps guide and coordinate work for Water Supply Planning Section with a focus on leading the conservation and climate/drought staff. A major focus is developing and executing strategies for statewide water conservation, efficiency, land use planning, water reuse, drought response, and climate adaptation. This includes overseeing CWCB-funded projects and ensuring they align with these priorities.
The position utilizes their expertise to establish state policy and procedures for the coordinated development of water to meet Colorado's long-term water demands. Under the direction of the Section Chief and based on the program's overall goals, this position also oversees major planning efforts and ongoing monitoring for all aspects of water supply and use in Colorado with a focus on water conservation, climate, land use, and drought mitigation and response.
Additionally, the Deputy ensures that conservation and drought planning goals set in legislation and policy documents are progressing, with input from technical leads. They work closely with leadership to review and approve strategies, identify new opportunities for innovation, and allocate staff resources effectively. The position serves as a key point of contact for interagency coordination, working closely with both internal and external partners, and ensuring the integration of technical expertise across all related efforts. The Deputy Section Chief will also play a leading role in developing technical tools and coordinating collaborative efforts to align with the goals of the Colorado Water Plan, convening and facilitating stakeholder groups (e.g., IBCC, roundtables) and offering feedback and reviews of legislation, and other duties as assigned.
This role involves coordinating on the facilitation and integration of key stakeholder groups including the Interbasin Compact Committee (IBCC ), the nine basin roundtables, non-governmental organizations, as well as others. The role also supports and acts on behalf of the Section Chief to execute governor and legislative initiatives and appointments especially as they relate to water conservation, drought and climate. This position requires strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that applicants for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board. This announcement does not include a residency waiver.
Check out https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply for a quick video on how to apply for State of Colorado and Department of Natural Resources jobs, as well as how to search for jobs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Nine (9) years of professional work experience in management, project development or project management.
- OR -
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) years. Acceptable degree types include natural resources management, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental policy, engineering, hydrology, geography, natural resources economics, natural resources law or a field of study related to the work assignment.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Substitutions:
Preferred Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment:
APPEAL RIGHTS:
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at under Rules.
Supplemental Information
The Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system be made according to merit and fitness.
Check out https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply for a quick video on how to apply for State of Colorado and Department of Natural Resources jobs, as well as how to search for jobs.
Applicant Checklist:
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
The Assessment Process:
The Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system to be made according to merit and fitness. Your on-line application will be reviewed by a Human Resource Specialist and/or Subject Matter Expert to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the assessment process may consist of a Structured Application/Resume Review. Utilizing your detailed on-line application, cover letter, resume and transcripts, the review is a comparative analysis against the listed required competencies, job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and job fit in comparison to all other applicants for this position. It is imperative that you provide adequate detail on your application and cover letter to describe how you meet and/or exceed the requirements for this position. "See Resume" or "See Attached" will not substitute for the completed and detailed on-line application.
Comparative analysis factors to be assessed:
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact DNR's Benefit Team at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
E-verify
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you will are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at http://dhs.gov/e-verify
Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board. There is no residency waiver for this announcement. Please confirm that you are a current resident of Colorado.
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If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).
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Did you upload your rsum and cover letter to this on-line application?
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Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
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Please confirm that you understand the following questions will be used to evaluate your application and failure to respond to or inadequately respond to these questions may impact your application.
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Briefly describe any relevant work experience related to strategic planning and setting goals and objectives.
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Please briefly describe your professional experience in natural resource policy and water resource planning. Please include where the experience was gained, general duties performed and mm/yy to mm/yy. Statements such as "See Resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a response.
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A successful candidate would possess the ability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively. Give an example of a time when you did this successfully. What tools or processes did you use?
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Please describe your level of comfort and your experience in leading large stakeholder processes. Please include where the experience was gained, general duties performed and mm/yy to mm/yy.
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Please describe how you typically manage information to elevate critical issues to leadership and filter information to other members of the team or internal/external clients?
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Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: PDA 00077 3-2024
Department: Department of Natural Resources
Division: Colorado Water Conservation Board
Opening Date: 04/24/2025
Closing Date: 5/5/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Hiring Pay Rate: Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Patrick.gerity@state.co.us
Primary Physical Work Address: * This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
- Medical and Dental plans
- Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Wellness programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
- Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
- Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) exists to establish water policy as directed by statutes to address Colorado's water issues. The CWCB is governed by a 15 member board that includes governor-appointed representatives from each of the eight major river basins, the City and County of Denver and several state agencies. Since nearly all of Colorado's water originates within its boundaries but is shared with other downstream states, the CWCB works to protect and assure that Colorado maintains its ability to fully use its allocation of the water under various agreements and court decrees. However, the development of those resources increasingly must focus on the wise use of water in recognition of future drivers like population growth that put pressure on state waters. The major "units" (sections) of the CWCB related to water supply planning, interstate and federal water issues including water information, instream flow and natural lake level protection, watershed and flood protection, grants and water project financing including agency budgeting/admin support. This work unit, the Water Supply Planning Section, interacts with all of these sections but has specific duties as follows.
The work unit is responsible for all studies, analyses, and investigations pertaining to ensuring that Colorado has an adequate water supply for its citizens and the environment. This includes researching and identifying present and future drivers of water use, identifying and evaluating water development plans and concepts, and furthering the mission of the CWCB - to conserve, develop, protect and manage Colorado's water for present and future generations. The CWCB goals, state and basin challenges are captured in the Colorado Water Plan (Water Plan) which this work group is responsible for developing, maintaining and updating. The work unit also develops other key statewide water supply initiatives that support the Water Plan like the analysis and technical update to the Basin Implementation Plans and other agency-wide and cross-agency planning efforts. This work includes integrated support for agriculture, environment and recreation, municipal and industrial needs, water storage, water conservation and other efforts including promoting and helping to coordinate water education initiatives across the state.
This unit is responsible for supporting a range of stakeholder processes across Colorado. This includes supporting and coordinating the Interbasin Compact Committee (IBCC) meetings, as well as meetings held in each of the state's major river basins in support of the nine basin roundtables (roundtables). This work requires frequent coordination with the CWCB board, the IBCC Director of Compact Negotiations, various IBCC and roundtable members, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) CWCB and other state agencies. To do this, the unit must actively work within the structure of the section and the agency to appropriately evaluate concepts, direction, conversation and policy in advance of broader communications and partner communications can advance. This work often requires travel across the state to coordinate with stakeholders.
The work unit also exists to foster water conservation, drought preparedness and climate adaptation. This includes promoting water efficiency plans, water reuse, integrating land use, reducing water loss, enhancing drought planning, supporting climate adaptation and resilience - all in support of local communities, basin and statewide goals. This work also assures that Colorado decision-makers and the public are informed about the need for these water conservation initiatives, related grants, policies and strategic plans. This work unit is responsible for distributing water conservation and drought planning grants using data and information gathered from a wide variety of sources including constituent databases, drought planning assessments and from other initiatives; requesting severance tax and Construction Fund money for projects and programs; for providing technical assistance in water conservation and drought mitigation planning and implementation; for public outreach and education regarding water conservation and drought planning; and, for outreach to federal, state and local officials. This unit also exists to identify, assess needs, and track the progress of water entities that are targeting conservation as a means to achieve long-term water goals. This unit assists in developing municipal and industrial reporting and tracking mechanisms for water use and water efficiency estimates and for incorporating water use and efficiency reporting methodology within conservation and state plans.
For more information about the Colorado Water Conservation Board, please go to
Description of Job
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
* This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.
This position supports the Section Chief as a senior authority on climate, conservation, and drought issues and staff lead for coordinating Water Supply Planning activities in these areas.
The Deputy Section Chief plays a vital role in supporting the Section Chief to help manage the workload, operations, and dynamics of the entire section. As a staff lead the Deputy Section Chief helps guide and coordinate work for Water Supply Planning Section with a focus on leading the conservation and climate/drought staff. A major focus is developing and executing strategies for statewide water conservation, efficiency, land use planning, water reuse, drought response, and climate adaptation. This includes overseeing CWCB-funded projects and ensuring they align with these priorities.
The position utilizes their expertise to establish state policy and procedures for the coordinated development of water to meet Colorado's long-term water demands. Under the direction of the Section Chief and based on the program's overall goals, this position also oversees major planning efforts and ongoing monitoring for all aspects of water supply and use in Colorado with a focus on water conservation, climate, land use, and drought mitigation and response.
Additionally, the Deputy ensures that conservation and drought planning goals set in legislation and policy documents are progressing, with input from technical leads. They work closely with leadership to review and approve strategies, identify new opportunities for innovation, and allocate staff resources effectively. The position serves as a key point of contact for interagency coordination, working closely with both internal and external partners, and ensuring the integration of technical expertise across all related efforts. The Deputy Section Chief will also play a leading role in developing technical tools and coordinating collaborative efforts to align with the goals of the Colorado Water Plan, convening and facilitating stakeholder groups (e.g., IBCC, roundtables) and offering feedback and reviews of legislation, and other duties as assigned.
This role involves coordinating on the facilitation and integration of key stakeholder groups including the Interbasin Compact Committee (IBCC ), the nine basin roundtables, non-governmental organizations, as well as others. The role also supports and acts on behalf of the Section Chief to execute governor and legislative initiatives and appointments especially as they relate to water conservation, drought and climate. This position requires strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that applicants for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board. This announcement does not include a residency waiver.
Check out https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply for a quick video on how to apply for State of Colorado and Department of Natural Resources jobs, as well as how to search for jobs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Nine (9) years of professional work experience in management, project development or project management.
- OR -
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) years. Acceptable degree types include natural resources management, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental policy, engineering, hydrology, geography, natural resources economics, natural resources law or a field of study related to the work assignment.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Substitutions:
- Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (Bachelors equals four years, Masters equals two years, Doctorate equals one year).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current or former State experience relevant to this position
- Strategic planning abilities
- Water Resource Planning experience
- Knowledge and experience with data reporting and data visualization
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Knowledge of Colorado water rights and prior appropriation doctrine.
- Work experience with state agencies and/or interstate commissions.
- Knowledge of Colorado's Water Plan
- Work with a Board of Directors
- Experience in customer service, including working with stakeholders
- Proficiency with Google Suite and database applications
Conditions of Employment:
- Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
- Former employees of the State of Colorado MUST have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire.
- A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle and occasional travel is anticipated.
- Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
- Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects
APPEAL RIGHTS:
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at under Rules.
Supplemental Information
The Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system be made according to merit and fitness.
Check out https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply for a quick video on how to apply for State of Colorado and Department of Natural Resources jobs, as well as how to search for jobs.
Applicant Checklist:
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
- A complete online Application for Announced Vacancy
- A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
- A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
- If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
- If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
The Assessment Process:
The Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system to be made according to merit and fitness. Your on-line application will be reviewed by a Human Resource Specialist and/or Subject Matter Expert to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the assessment process may consist of a Structured Application/Resume Review. Utilizing your detailed on-line application, cover letter, resume and transcripts, the review is a comparative analysis against the listed required competencies, job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and job fit in comparison to all other applicants for this position. It is imperative that you provide adequate detail on your application and cover letter to describe how you meet and/or exceed the requirements for this position. "See Resume" or "See Attached" will not substitute for the completed and detailed on-line application.
Comparative analysis factors to be assessed:
- Technical Competence - Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.
- Depth and Breadth of Experience - Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement; varied and not one dimensional; and demonstrate progressively higher level of responsibility with a wide range.
- Job Fit - Experience evaluated to determine how well your experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current/recent experience is preferred.
- Upload additional pages if necessary to detail your experience and accomplishments. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion in future steps in the assessment process.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us.
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact DNR's Benefit Team at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
E-verify
The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you will are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at http://dhs.gov/e-verify
Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board. There is no residency waiver for this announcement. Please confirm that you are a current resident of Colorado.
- Yes
- No
02
If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).
- Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
- No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.
- Not Applicable
03
Did you upload your rsum and cover letter to this on-line application?
- Yes
- No
04
Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
- Yes
- No
05
Please confirm that you understand the following questions will be used to evaluate your application and failure to respond to or inadequately respond to these questions may impact your application.
- Yes
- No
06
Briefly describe any relevant work experience related to strategic planning and setting goals and objectives.
07
Please briefly describe your professional experience in natural resource policy and water resource planning. Please include where the experience was gained, general duties performed and mm/yy to mm/yy. Statements such as "See Resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a response.
08
A successful candidate would possess the ability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively. Give an example of a time when you did this successfully. What tools or processes did you use?
09
Please describe your level of comfort and your experience in leading large stakeholder processes. Please include where the experience was gained, general duties performed and mm/yy to mm/yy.
10
Please describe how you typically manage information to elevate critical issues to leadership and filter information to other members of the team or internal/external clients?
Required Question