• 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
• 10 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 

 
The Division of Water Resources (DWR) well metering program is critical to the administration of Colorado water rights and interstate compacts.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Field Inspections:
Conduct Field Inspections to ascertain compliance with Measurement or Use Rules, South Platte River Use Rules, Water Court decrees, Substitute Water Supply Plans, and well permits. Determine which wells are in violation of Measurement Rules, Ground Water Use Rules, Water Court Decrees, Substitute Water Supply Plans, Colorado Revised Statute (CRS), Policy, Guidelines, Standards, etc. (Rules) and post/issue Orders of the State and Division Engineer at the time of the inspection at the well to bring the well into compliance. This position will work with well owners to ensure proper measurement technique and that the equipment is installed and operating in compliance with the Measurement and Use rules.
 
 
Rules Enforcement: 
Oversees enforcement process when owners violate rules or orders of the division engineer. The enforcement process includes on-site analysis and determination if the well is or is not in compliance with the Rules.  If the well is not in compliance with the Rules, this position will post an Order to Cease and Desist pumping at the well site. This position will often also notify the well owner that the well is in violation of the Rules and has been Ordered to not divert water until they comply with the Rules.  This position will document any violations, posting of Order, and all other information that may be required for the enforcement action. This position will work with the Groundwater Commissioner and the Division Engineer on issuing the follow-up written Order that serves notice on the well owner and assist with compiling and presenting documentation and evidence to the Attorney General for the filing of enforcement actions against the well owner in District Water Court. This position will complete and sign notarized affidavits regarding factual information they witnessed and documented at the well location, as well as testify as a factual witness in water court regarding Rules enforcement.

This position will respond to incoming questions regarding the Measurement and Use Rules, disseminate and explain information pertaining to water availability and use to the public, and to guide and direct water users to gain their cooperation and resolve disputes informally. 


Independent Measurement Device Testing:
This position will conduct their own independent field tests of totalizing flow meters (TFM) and Power Conversion Coefficient tests (PCC) to confirm the accuracy of information provided by independent well meter testers and provide quality control tests of measurement devices.
 
 
Public Well Tester Certification and Re-Certification:
Provide training, instruction and approval to those seeking to obtain or renew (required annually) well tester certification.
 
 
Research & Mapping: 
Verify Data Related to Well Location, Ownership, and Legal Status.
 
Compliance Submittal Review and Approval: 
This position will complete the Intake and Review of Compliance Data Submitted (Variance Requests, PCC and TFM Test Submittals, Inactivation Submittals)  by the Public and provide analysis to determine if the submittal is accepted or denied. Review monthly usage submittals to record and compile permanent records of water diversions and use.

Other duties as assigned.

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.
 

• One year of experience at the Engineering/Physical Sciences Assistant II, Engineering/Physical Sciences Technician I or equivalent level. 
• Strong computer skills including advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and Word. 

• Effective September 20, 2021, employees and new hires will be required to attest to and verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (requires proof of vaccination), or, submit to twice-weekly serial testing. Details of testing to be provided during the onboarding process.  Note:  Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
• Former employees of the State of Colorado MUST have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire.
• May be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle routine and emergency situations as they arise.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado Driver's License
• Required to travel daily throughout district on foot or using ATV or 4WD in remote terrain in a variety of weather conditions, frequently walking up to ½ mile to access wells and metering devices.
• Must work independently making real time decisions that may have great impact on water users and the State of Colorado.
• Must be prepared to defend and support his/her actions and records in depositions or court testimony
• Must be capable of routinely lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds or more, removing and loading to and from vehicle.
• Must be a Certified Well Tester, by the Colorado Division of Water Resources, or capable of obtaining certification within one-year from start.
• The successful candidate must be capable of reviewing; creating and operating computerized spreadsheets, databases, mapping software, GPS units, and word processing software.
• The successful candidate must possess an understanding of a variety of different surface and ground water measurement functionality and technologies.