DWR - Physical SciResearch Scientist - Team 237 PSRS I
DWR - Physical SciResearch Scientist - Team 237 PSRS I
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- OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADOAre you interested in investing in a career that makes a differenceConsider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Its our mission to manage and conserve Colorados 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 find out more about the work we do to manage Colorados 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 pretax 401K and 457 plans
- Paid life insurance
- Short and longterm 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 remotework options
- Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Division of Water Resources (DWR):State Engineers 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 States 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
- OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO
This position exists to provide support to maximize the beneficial use of waters of the state and facilitate the above by conducting engineering and hydrologic investigations pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes rules regulations and policies of the State Engineer and Colorado Ground Water Commission. Responsibilities include evaluation of nonexempt well permit applications for Divisions 2 3 and 7 (Arkansas Rio Grande and San Juan and Dolores River Basins) and some exempt well permit application review for these same Divisions; resume review for Divisions 2 3 and 7; 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. This position has historically been primarily responsible for the review of geothermal well permit applications in the state and the certification/permitting process for installation of geoexchange systems.
Specific job duties include but are not limited to:- Conducts engineering hydrologic and geologic analysis and evaluation of applications to construct and use smallcapacity/exempt wells and largecapacity/nonexempt wells pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes rules regulations and the policies of the State Engineer and Ground Water Commission.
- Evaluates potential for injury to vested water rights or other wells and composes conditions of approval.
- Responsible for the certification and issuance of annual permits forinstallers of geoexchange systems.
- Reviewsand evaluates applications for adjudication of rights to surface water groundwater and claims for diligence in the monthly water court resume to ensure applications are consistent with previous decrees and permits and locations of structures are accurately identified.
- Reviews provides analysis and drafts the State Engineers opinion to counties regarding the adequacy and potential injury to other water rights of proposed subdivision water supply plans by reviewing applicable statutes rules regulations and policies and evaluating groundwater hydrology performing engineering analyses researching water rights evaluating site specific data.
- Reviews county land use actions that do not meet the statutory definition of a subdivision and provides comments on any waterrelated issues identified.
- Provide (written and verbal) information assistance and advisement to the general public water users attorneys engineers and private organizations on water issues Colorado Revised Statutes State Engineer and Ground Water Commission Rules regulations and guidelines policies general geology and hydrology and availability of groundwater.
- Conducts research or works on special projects which may be assigned periodically. Research could include collection and analysis of data performing engineering calculations and presenting results which may be applied to recommend policies guidelines or procedures for the agency.
Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY
Experience Only:
Minimum Qualifications:
Five 5 years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five 5 years
(Relevant experience would include experience in a related field with demonstratable expertise in areas such as regulation policy or rule compliance experience working with water court applications and attorneys representing applicants; experience reviewing and providing comments on documents filed with the court; or other experience closely related to the work assignments.
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 parttime work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications:- Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
- Knowledge and experience with Colorado water rights.
- Water administration experience.
- Knowledge and/or experience with Colorado Water Law.
- Water measurement experience.
- Knowledge and/or experience interpreting legal documents.
- Excellent public service skills.
- Proficient at explaining technical information in a clear and understandable manner for audiences of all levels of understanding.
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- 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 inoffice training currently twice a month and occasional instate travel for presentations or offsite meetings.
Flexible schedule may work four tenhour days five eighthour days or other schedule acceptable to supervisor that meets business needs.
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 Drivers License.
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 departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at 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 thereforeit 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.
Equity Diversity and InclusionThe 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 preemployment 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 atADAAA AccommodationsAny 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 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.EVerifyThe Department of Natural Resources participates in EVerify in accordance with the programs Right to Work for all newlyhired 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 I9 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 EVerify including your rights and responsibilities.TollFree Applicant Support Technical HelpIf you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV atMonFri 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.
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