DWR - Water Supply Team Supervisor (PE II). - State of Colorado : Job Details

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 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

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Division of Water Resources (DWR):

State Engineer's Office

Our mission is to administer the waters of the State to maximize lawful beneficial use, ensure that dams and water wells are properly constructed and safe, and provide information about water resources to the public.

The Water Supply work unit exists to serve the needs of the public and to conserve, protect, develop, and maximize the beneficial use of the State's present and future water supplies by conducting the engineering studies and analyses needed to support the decisions of the State Engineer and the Division Engineers in administering water in the areas of issuing well permits, subdivision water supply plan reviews, water court resume reviews, water court case evaluations, negotiations and trials, substitute water supply plan evaluations, water administration, and public assistance.

This position exists to supervise and manage the work of Team 2,3,7 and coordinate the team's activities with personnel from the Division Engineer's offices in the Arkansas, Rio Grande, and San Juan and Dolores River Basins. Responsibilities include performing the review and evaluation of well permit applications and supervising and performing engineering and legal evaluations of submittals of court applications, substitute water supply plans requests, requests to the Colorado Ground Water Commission, and subdivision water supply plans using Colorado Revised Statutes, rules, regulations, and policies of the State Engineer, information on vested water rights, and geology of various parts of Colorado; supervising and performing engineering investigations and managing special projects including water demand and consumptive use studies, change in water rights analyses, and determination of water use under Colorado's interstate compacts; representing the Division of Water Resources in settings that include informational meetings, water court case negotiations with outside engineering consultants and attorneys, and as an expert witness in water court cases and administrative hearings; and providing the general public with information and data regarding wells, water rights, water diversions, and the water right priority system, by receiving and responding to phone calls and emails from the general public.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

• The Team Supervisor is responsible for training and developing their team members, providing ongoing feedback, conducting performance evaluations, and addressing performance issues.
• Reviews and evaluates requests for substitute water supply plans to address engineering analysis and legal issues, including review of existing reports and data, performing engineering calculations and hydrologic analyses, to ensure all aspects of the plan related to engineering, and administration are consistent with the Colorado Revised Statutes, existing rules and decrees, and case law.
• Reviews and evaluates applications to the water court in the monthly resume for adjudication of rights to surface water, ground water, plans for augmentation, changes of water rights, exchanges, and claims for diligence. Evaluations address both engineering analysis and legal issues.
• Performs engineering evaluations of water court cases for engineering, geologic, legal, and administrative correctness and participates in negotiations with attorneys, consulting engineers, and geologists of applicants for water rights on behalf of the Division of Water Resources.
• Analyze the proposed water supply for new subdivisions to determine adequacy of the water supply and the potential for injury to existing or decreed water rights or wells and provide comments to the Counties.
• Analyze other county referrals such as subdivision exemptions and special use permits to determine if there are any water supply issues to describe to the county in their consideration of the land use action.
• Conducts engineering, hydrologic, and geologic analysis and evaluation of applications to construct and use exempt and non-exempt water wells pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, rules, regulations, and the policies of the State Engineer.
• Conducts investigations and manages special projects which may be assigned periodically.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.ANDTwo (2) years of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, one (1) of which must have been as a licensed professional engineer.

Substitutions:Appropriate education in addition to that required for the professional engineer license will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Knowledge and experience with Colorado water rights, water courts, and/or well permits.
• Knowledge and experience with historical consumptive use analysis/modeling and/or groundwater modeling.
• Water administration experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing a team of professionals.
• High interest in public service.
• The ability to describe complex concepts to technical professionals and the public in a clear and concise manner.
• Other experience relevant to the use or management of water resources.

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

Flexible workplace - working from a home/remote office, with mandatory in-office training currently twice a month and occasional in-state travel for presentations or offsite meetings.

Flexible schedule- may work four ten-hour days, five eight-hour days, or other schedule acceptable to supervisor that meets business needs after initial period.

Conditions of Employment:

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
• Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver's License.
• Current valid license as a Professional Engineer by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors.

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 spb.colorado.gov 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 spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

The Assessment Process

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

• Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

• This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location.

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 [email protected].

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 our ADAAA Coordinator at [email protected] 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 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.

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-###-####, 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.

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.