Water Resources Program Analyst

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community

• Career Advancement Programs

• Employee well-being program

• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package

• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center

About Castle Rock Water:

You can't live without water, and Castle Rock Water can't function without great employees. We're on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference.

Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock's more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it's consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State.

Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides project support and project management assistance for water resources related projects such as surface water diversion structures, pumping systems, transmission pipelines, well drilling and equipping, well rehabilitation, well replacement or abandonment, aquifer investigation studies or assessments, and well optimization studies.

• Provides certain information and mapping for the water resources master planning and project specific needs. Provides long range planning and input for systems needed to support new development. Utilizes knowledge of existing utilities infrastructure to determine connectivity and facility requirements for future development. Coordinates with the Town's Development Services Department on water resource related matters as it intersects with new and existing development.

• Coordinates and assists with the water resources infrastructure related programs, well rehabilitation and re-equipping of inoperative wells. Evaluates condition of existing infrastructure through analysis of historical and operational data. Evaluates pump curves and selects replacement pumping equipment. Determines and implements corrective measures. Coordinates and administers service contracts. Monitors facility improvements and project schedules.

• Manages effort to accurately measure static water levels in Denver Basin Aquifer wells using M-scope or airline method. Graphs and analyzes data to monitor regional trends in water level for evaluating groundwater aquifer performance and overall system analysis. Utilizes data to make recommendations for timing of new water supply projects.

• Assists in evaluation and acquisition of prospective Town water rights and coordinates with special water counsel through settlement and court proceedings to change and use water rights. Based on data analysis, recommends actions regarding water rights decrees related to Denver Basin Non-tributary groundwater, tributary surface water, and plans for augmentation, exchanges and storage.

• Responds to phone and e-mail inquiries from both internal and external customers, and other agencies regarding well permits, CIP project status, historic well operating data, water rights, and to resolve issues.

• Routinely provides input and recommendations in resolving issues concerning water resources well programs and water resources infrastructure planning. Frequently assists operations staff in forming solutions for water resource infrastructure operational problems and concerns. Provides recommendations to the Operations Division on the appropriate use and timing of use of water rights.

• Work is performed within authorized limits prescribed by the manager and existing policy. Exercises judgment in selecting and interpreting information. Finished work is reviewed by manager for attainment of objectives and adherence to deadlines.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

CUSTOMER SERVICE/COMMUNICATION

• External contacts may include: regulatory agencies such as US Environmental Protection Agency, US Army Corps of Engineers, United States Geological Survey, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado Department of Natural Resources (a.k.a. State Engineer's Office), South Metro Water Supply Authority, partner entities and consulting firms and general contractors hired to perform services for the Town. Responding to phone and email inquiries from consultants and other agencies regarding well permits, water rights issues, river call status, CIP project status, historic well operating data, and other utility issues.

• Routinely provides input and recommendations in resolving issues concerning water well programs and water resources infrastructure planning. Frequently assists operations staff in forming solutions for water supply issues and concerns.

• Work is performed within authorized limits prescribed by the Water Resources Manager and existing policy. Exercises judgement in selecting and interpreting information. Finished work is reviewed by manager for attainment of objectives and adherence to deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related science discipline

Experience: At least three (3) years of utility systems and facilities experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required: A valid Colorado driver's license

Preferred Qualifications: Colorado Professional Engineer's license (PE) or Professional Geologist license (PG)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience with utility systems and facilities. General understanding of physics and engineering concepts regarding hydraulics and fluid dynamics.

• Knowledge of and experience with subsurface geology, hydrogeology, and petrophysics in the Denver Basin Aquifers for water well related work.

• A basic understanding of water rights decrees related to Denver Basin Nontributary groundwater, tributary surface water, plans for augmentation, exchanges and storage.

• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of water resources engineering, municipal water supply, civil engineering and Colorado Water Law.

• Basic understanding of water usage and augmentation efforts reporting to the State Water Commissioner.

• Working knowledge of various engineering related software including AutoCAD and GIS (ESRI).

• Ability to conduct site visits related to water resource planning, well and surface diversions, and to attend out of office meetings.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.

• Knowledge of AWWA Standards, Public Works Regulations, Town of Castle Rock Municipal Code.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work for long periods of time

• Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds

• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing

• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment

• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information

• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment

• This position will conduct on-site project evaluations and attend out of office meetings

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer system

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and driving record check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an equal opportunity employer.