DWR - Chief Of Water Supply Outside Basins (PE Iii)

Department Information

This posting is open to both residents and non-residents of the State of Colorado.

However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado by your start date.

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/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.Division of Water Resources

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.

Description of Job

This posting is open to both residents and non-residents of the State of Colorado.

However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado by your start date.

The Chief of Water Supply Outside Basins serves to manage both technical and administrative functions of the Water Supply teams, with a focus on areas outside of the Denver Basin and Designated Basins ("Basins"), under the general supervision of the Deputy State Engineer in conjunction with a second Chief of Water Supply whose focus is on areas inside the Basins. The position directs, administers, supervises and conducts the review and engineering evaluations of the Water Supply unit in accordance with existing statutes, decrees, policies and guidelines to prevent material injury to water rights. This position prepares Water Supply staff for court/adjudicatory activities by directing and managing the technical assistance and engineering support required for litigation. The position develops in-house policies, procedures, and guidelines, and participates in the formulation of policies for the State Engineer regarding functions for the Water Supply unit and the Colorado Ground Water Commission. The position represents the State Engineer at meetings and conferences and the legislature as needed.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

• Acts as an administrative manager of all activities for two Water Supply teams, including recommending actions related to hiring, promoting, or disciplining.

• Acts as a fully functional manager of all work activities to accomplish Ground Water Commission and State Engineer's Office needs in an efficient and timely manner.

• Approves DWR engineers' review of requests for substitute water supply plans and determines whether the review is complete, accurate, and clearly demonstrates through technical and administrative analysis that the plan will replace all depletions in time, location, and amount and otherwise prevent injury other water users.

• Provides training, guidance, and support to water supply staff on difficult well permit applications, administrative approvals or denials, recommendations to county commissioners on the adequacy of water supply for land development projects (e.g. residential subdivisions), and public inquiries on water-related matters.

• Participates in the monthly review of water court cases for each division and provides guidance and input on whether to file a statement of opposition in a case when a concern is raised by staff, including ensuring the basis for filing a statement of opposition aligns with DWR's role and responsibilities.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is open to both residents and non-residents of the State of Colorado.

However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado by your start date.

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.

OR

Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from another state within the U.S. and the ability to obtain licensure within Colorado within 6 months of hire.

AND

Three (3) years of professional experience as a licensed professional engineer, one (1) of which must have been at the level of a unit supervisor, staff authority, or equivalent.

Substitutions

Appropriate education in addition to that required for the professional engineer license will substitute for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis, but not the supervisory or staff authority experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

• Knowledge and experience with Colorado water rights and water courts.

• Knowledge and experience with substitute water supply plans, and/or well permitting.

• Knowledge and experience with historical consumptive use analysis/modeling and/or groundwater modeling.

• Water administration experience, specifically the application of the prior appropriation system to all manner of diversions, storage, augmentation, exchanges and other aspects to ensure maximum utilization with no injury.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to hear and respond to criticism in a responsible manner.

• Experience managing teams of professionals.

• High interest in public service.

• Experience with public speaking including 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.

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.

• Must have and maintain current valid licensure as a Professional Engineer in Colorado.

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.

Supplemental Information

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 arenotconsidered 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.

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, 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_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 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 855-524-5627, 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.