Water Resources Manager
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Job Location:
Frederick, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 115599 - 155000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
EXEMPT: Yes
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Public Works & Engineering Director
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
HIRING RANGE: $115599-$155000 / ANNUALLY DOQ
SALARY RANGE: $115599-$174000/ ANNUALLY
SALARY RANGE: $115599-$174000/ ANNUALLY
Why Join the Town of Frederick
Frederick is a growing and evolving community with meaningful opportunities ahead. This role offers the chance to shape critical infrastructure strategy influence long-term sustainability support responsible growth and build strong regional partnerships that will impact the Town for years to come. You will join a team focused on strengthening operations improving alignment and building for the future. This is a role for someone who wants to contribute at a high level and help a community thoughtfully plan for what comes next.
What We Are Looking For
The Town of Frederick is seeking a strategic technically strong and forward-thinking Water Resources Manager to help lead one of the Towns most critical service areas. This is a high-impact role responsible for advancing Fredericks short and long-term water resource strategy including water supply conservation capital planning growth coordination and regional partnerships.
Reporting to the Public Works & Engineering Director the Water Resources Manager will lead the Towns Water Resources Division and play a central role in protecting planning and positioning Fredericks water future. This position oversees the Towns water rights portfolio water supply accounting compliance with decrees and contracts water resource planning development review and water-related capital initiatives. The role also serves as a key liaison with legal counsel engineering consultants regional partners developers and the public.
We are looking for someone who brings a strong understanding of Colorado water resources and can operate effectively at both the strategic and operational level. The ideal candidate will have the judgment technical depth and communication skills to guide complex water issues in a fast-growing community.
What You Will Do
Lead and manage the Towns Water Resources Division including staff supervision performance management and team development
Oversee the Towns water rights portfolio including water use accounting compliance and strategic planning
Develop and guide Town strategy related to water supply conservation drought response and long-term reliability
Support the Towns growth and development through water system planning development review and infrastructure buildout coordination
Partner across departments to align water resources strategy with community growth operations sustainability and capital priorities
Coordinate the management of water-related infrastructure including reservoirs pipelines and ditches
Represent the Town in regional partnerships meetings and multi-year water resource initiatives
Lead water-related capital planning and support the Towns role in regional supply delivery and treatment investments
Manage contracts and support water court activities in coordination with legal counsel and consultants
Ensure compliance with state water administration requirements and applicable decrees and contractual obligations
Help guide rate and fee studies procurement efforts budget planning and long-term financial modeling related to water resources
Serve as a key point of communication for stakeholders residents business partners HOAs Town boards and commissions and the Board of Trustees
Lead and support public communication related to water issues priorities and community impacts
Respond to local and regional emergencies as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Natural Resource Management or a related field
At least 5-7 years of relevant experience in water resources water rights utility planning or a closely related area
At least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
Experience with budgeting and water rights administration
Knowledge of hydrology and Western water law
Preferred Qualifications
Colorado Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain
Experience working with regional river basins
Expertise in drought planning and water modeling
Experience working with partners and providers in Northern Colorado and the basins represented in the Towns water portfolio
Strong collaboration and public communication skills
Benefits
Medical Dental and Vision insurance
-80-90% employer subsidized (medical insurance as low as $80 per month max cost of $380 a month for employee family)
-$0 deductible plan options
Vacation beginning at 234 hours per year 80 hours of Sick time
11 paid holidays 1 floating holiday
Up to 10% retirement match
Employer paid Life and Disability insurance
Up to 12 weeks of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
Up to $3000 continued education stipend annually
Additional Benefits and Perks
Voluntary benefits including Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Town subsidized position related membership or affiliation dues
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free golf at our golf course
Free membership to the Carbon Valley Recreation Center
Access to the Towns gym facility
Working Conditions
This position includes both office and field work and may involve standing walking lifting and exposure to outdoor weather and operational environments. The position may also require response during local or regional emergency situations.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Town of Frederick is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment we 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 Lori Trejo at or by phone at .
The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color ancestry religion creed national origin gender physical or mental disability sexual orientation gender identity or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans readjustment Act of 1974 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the Civil Rights Act of 1991 and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices. The Town of Frederick Administration Building is located at 401 Locust Street Frederick CO 80530.
Compensation: $115599.00 - $155000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Town of Frederick is centrally located along the northern section of Colorados beautiful Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Frederick has experienced unprecedented population growth in the last decade but has managed to hold onto its small town 2019 Frederick was named the safest mid-sized city in Colorado and USA Today named Frederick the best place to live in the State of Colorado. We strive to be an employer of choice in the northern metro Denver area by offering our employees a rich benefits package competitive pay and a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider ourselves a family. We love to have fun we empower each other to do our best every day and we reach out to help each other whenever help is needed. We are dedicated to providing friendly efficient and innovative services and programs that serve to enrich the lives of our residents.
Required Experience:
Manager
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