DWR - Well Inspector - Divisions 1 & 2 (EPST II)
DWR - Well Inspector - Divisions 1 & 2 (EPST II)
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- OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADOAre you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference
Consider 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 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
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
This work unit exists to implement and conduct a water well inspection program to protect the groundwater resources of Colorado and the public health as established in sectionC.R.S.; support and assist the Board of Examiners of Water Well and Ground Heat Exchanger Contractors (formerly the Board of Examiners of Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Contractors) in development of minimum well construction and pump installation standards (Water Well Construction Rules); ensure compliance with adopted procedures and standards; provide expertise to the Board in drilling and pump installation technologies; carry out the day-to-day enforcement activities as defined by the Board; educate licensed contractors state federal and local agencies and the general public regarding drilling and pump installation practices as related to the Boards rules and policies; negotiate settlement of rule violations on the Boards behalf; prepare all necessary documents and exhibits for Board and court hearings related to rule or statute violations; appear as the Boards experts at court proceedings.
Description of Job
- OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO
This position provides expertise in support of the Board of Examiners of Water Well and Ground Heat Exchanger Contractors in the enforcement of statutes rules and court orders. Research of well construction problems and complaints against licensed and unlicensed well construction ground heat exchanger contractors and pump installation contractors will be completed under the work leadership of the Chief Well Inspector. The position will prepare reports document investigations and inspections and recommend enforcement actions. The position will allocate 80% of their time to duties in the field with the remaining 20% spent preparing reports and completing other necessary program activities and paperwork.
Specific job duties include but are not limited to:- The position inspects and evaluates well construction pump installation cistern installation ground heat exchanger installations (GHX) and related activities.
- The position assesses and documents the inspection for the evaluation of contractor performance measured against requirements established in statute rule and best practice standards established for public safety and protection of groundwater resources.
- The position initiates a detailed investigation to determine compliance with rules and regulations statutes and policies concerning proper drilling casing grouting development disinfection abandonment and permitting status of the well or GHX after consultation with the Chief Well Inspector.
- The position performs both field and office records investigations in preparation for presentation to the Chief Well Inspector Attorney General Office liaison Board of Examiners and District Court.
- Review and evaluate reports and documentation provided by licensed contractors well owners water commissioners and other well inspectors for the purpose of identifying potential violations compliance with statutes rules policies and permit conditions.
- Preparation of documentation for use at Board meetings hearings and court proceedings for testimony regarding enforcement of statutes rules and court orders related to well construction GHX installation pump installation and related activities under the authority of the Board of Examiners and State Engineer. Develops recommendations for enforcement action based on investigation and inspection of well construction GHX installation and pump installation.
- The position may use industry standards methods and protocols to investigate examine and evaluate whether GHX installation well construction
pump installation and related well water supply systems meet the requisite regulations.
Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLYMinimum Qualifications:Five (5) years of work experience related to the construction repair or inspection of water wells including monitoring/observation wells ground heat exchangers or geotechnical investigations.
AND
High school diploma or GED
OR
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
(Experience drilling water wells or oil and gas wells constructing or repairing water wells and pumps drilling or installing ground heat exchangers constructing or installing
monitoring/observation wells dewatering wells or test holes performing geotechnical investigations or performing QA/QC field inspection of wells or related construction
activities or other experience related to water or natural resources.)
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.
If you are using a degree to substitute for the required experience you may be required to provide copies of your educational transcripts for verification of your qualifications if requested.
Preferred Qualifications:- Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
- Home office in/or near Denver area.
- Technical knowledge of well construction repair and drilling in Colorado.
- Knowledge and/or experience of ground heat exchanger installation in Colorado.
- Knowledge and experience with processes of the Board of Examiners of Water Well and Ground Heat Exchanger Contractors.
- Knowledge of Water Well Construction Rules and associated statutes for Colorado.
- Excellent public service skills.
- Ability to work well independently and/or as part of a team.
- Experience reading and/or interpreting technical information.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills which include making very technical data/information understandable to non-industry stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Google applications - Mail Calendar Drive Maps Earth Sheets Docs Slides Meet Chat.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel knowledge of Microsoft Access knowledge of GIS systems such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
- 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)- Hybrid: To be determined with supervisor after initial training period with a combination of work from home field time some days reporting to themain Division Office.
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
- Must be willing and able to travel daily throughout the assigned areas.
- Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed.
- Must be willing and able to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions.
- Must be willing and able to work on weekends and holidays during the peak season as necessary.
- Must be willing and able to work alone in remote areas.
- Must be willing and able to perform physical tasks which may include lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Must be prepared to defend and support actions and records in depositions or court testimony.
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) 801-1 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 posting could be used to fill other vacancies of the same level and same 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 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 at
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.ADAAA 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.E-VerifyThe Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the programs 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.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 at 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.
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