OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO
NOTE: THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION THAT WORKS A VARIABLE/LIMITED NUMBER OF HOURS SEPTEMBER THROUGH APRIL AND FULL-TIME, GENERALLY MAY THROUGH AUGUST. The purpose of this position is to distribute, control, and regulate waters in Water District 40 of Division 4 according to the Doctrine of Prior Appropriations Act and water decrees; interpret Colorado Statutes and Decrees to make decisions regarding water distribution; determine and record the amount of water available for beneficial use and distribution to numerous water rights; disseminate and explain information pertaining to water availability and use to the public; monitor and inspect dams for unsafe conditions and report to appropriate persons.Specific job duties include but are not limited to:
Water Administration/Regulation
Control and regulate the distribution of water to numerous water diversion structures, primarily ditches and reservoirs the Dry Creek and Current Creek area of the Grand Mesa near Cedaredge Colorado. Estimate/calculate inflow to each structure, determine release, which includes replacement for calculated evaporation to protect direct flow water rights; monitors structures and applies comprehensive knowledge of the priority system and hydrologic factors within the district.
Water Enforcement
Enforces Colorado water law and policies of the State Engineer. Regulates diversion of water of the state by managing headgates, issuing orders and restricting diversions pursuant to section 37-92-502, CRS. Directs the release of water stored in reservoirs out of priority and Statutorily authorized right of trespass to accomplish duties including investigations. This position reports and submits recommendations to the State Engineer for legal orders that may pertain to storage in excess of the safe storage level for reservoirs.
Water Diversion Records
Determines and compiles official records of diversions based upon priority of water rights, reservoir releases, augmentation and exchange water use by observation of structures, collection of data, analysis and calculation of water distributed. Monitors flow of water, identifies (calibrates) several water measurement structures to determine structure type, adequacy of installation, maintenance and determines water flow using standard procedures when no measuring device exists. Inputs diversion record data into selected computer systems on a schedule determined by the Division Engineer.
Public Interaction
Investigates counsels and mediates water disputes, applying State Water Law principles and participates in public/private meetings to provide data, information and field questions and/or mitigate concerns.
Water Measurement
Monitors flow of water using a variety of water measurement structures. Identifies (calibrates) several types of water measurement structures to determine structure type, adequacy of installation and maintenance. Computes hydrographic records from water flow recorder charts. Determines water flow using standard procedures where no measuring device exists.
Field Inspection & Documentation
Reviews fields inspections and analyzes applications to determine water rights, well permits, stock tanks, and dams which includes compiling information for the Division Engineer and or water court.
Other duties as assigned.
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