Water Resource Administrator II (Term Limited)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $80,000 - $95,000 Annually
Full Salary Range: $72,900 - $102,100 Annually

**This is a term-limited position funded for one year from date of hire, with the possibility of becoming permanent if additional funding is approved at a later date.

Benefits : This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide  here .

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking a one-year term limited Water Resource Administrator II to support the Water Resources Operations Manager. This role involves technical support, including the collection and analysis of hydrologic data and water rights administration, as well as assistance with managing water court cases. The position also aids in developing recommendations and policies for water resource management, planning, development, and conservation. The ideal candidate primarily manage the water court cases and manage projects within the Water Resources Division.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science. in Water Resources, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field.
• Four (4)+ years of experience in water resources planning, processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Colorado Water Law (water rights and administration).
• Four (4)+ years of experience with complex statistical, economic and hydrologic analyses of water rights.
• Intermediate proficiency with ArcGIS and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Advanced knowledge in water resource management based on prior work and school experience.
• Four (4)+ years of experience reading water court resumes and representing an entity as an applicant or opposer in water court cases.
• Knowledge of large water resource portfolios and complex water systems based on prior work and school experience.
• Four (4)+ years of experience with public representation and engagement.

OR

• A combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered by the hiring authority.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.), and intermediate
proficiency with ArcGIS, and learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and
details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make
decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal
effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
• Proficiency in using blueprints, schematics, and other visual aids.
• Knowledge of research concepts, tools, techniques, and best practices .
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to examine and summarize data and trends in order to resolve issues and produce results.
• Critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify problems, questions, and assumptions; establish significance; and understand logical connections between ideas.
• Research skills, including the ability to utilize a variety of tools to ask questions, gather information, and review, analyze, and interpret data.

Essential Functions:
• Analyzes water resource demands using knowledge of water rights administration, water law, and water supply facility operations.
• Represents the City of Greeley in terse negotiations and protect the water resources portfolio.
• Assists in developing priorities and strategies for resolving water court cases and to meet division goals.
• Improves efficiency of water resource processes.
• Represents municipal water interests to various groups, including public advisory boards, stakeholder groups, technical working groups, and professional trade
organizations.
• Develops positive and principled working relationships with Northern Colorado water users and stakeholders, including with agricultural producers, economic health and
development groups, environmental advocacy groups, and state and federal regulatory and land management agencies.
• Represents municipal water interests to the public, advisory boards, stakeholder groups, technical working groups, ditch and irrigation company boards and professional
trade organizations related to water resources and agriculture.
• Develops and maintains records for administering water rights.
• Manages contracts including oversight of scope of services and fee schedules.
• Provides input and analysis on land use and environmental permitting at federal, state and local levels.
• Coordinates with a team of water resource managers, attorneys, and engineers in making decisions about complex water law issues.
• Works effectively with coworkers, consultants, governmental agencies, contractors, stakeholders, and general public to achieve the City’s objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Travel: A minimum of 10% of travel may be required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Work Environment
• Primarily a professional office environment with public contact.
• Frequent interruptions and inflexible deadlines.
• Extended periods at a fixed workstation.
• Occasional fieldwork at water treatment plants and within the watershed.

Physical Requirements
• Minimal physical effort typical of clerical work; primarily sedentary.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of light objects.
• Walking and standing as needed.
• Sufficient communication skills to convey information via telephone and in person.
• Vision sufficient to interpret computer screens and documents.
• Hearing sufficiently to record meeting minutes and perform routine office tasks.
• Manual dexterity to accurately input, retrieve, and verify work assignments.
• Ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods.
• Some fieldwork may be required.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.