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DWR - Well Inspector - Divisions 1 & 2 (EPST II)

Salary

$5,478.00 - $8,092.00 Monthly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PEA 02480 06/25

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Division of Water Resources

Opening Date

06/25/2025

Closing Date

7/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1313 Sherman Street, Suite 821, Denver, CO 80203

Hiring Pay Rate

Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO

Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s 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 athttps://dnr.colorado.gov/ to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s 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

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch

Division of Water Resources (DWR):

State Engineer's 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 (https://dwr.colorado.gov/)

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 section 37-91-113, C.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 Board’s rules and policies; negotiate settlement of rule violations on the Board’s behalf; prepare all necessary documents and exhibits for Board and court hearings related to rule or statute violations; appear as the Board’s 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 ONLY

Minimum 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 the main Division Office.

(This position will have an assigned fleet vehicle which will reside within the preferred home office region (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QGbfhxFuAeDZXJVosD0ZOL9Kwy42X7hV/view?usp=sharing) . Should the selected candidate live outside of this region, their time commuting to/from the vehicle within the preferred area will not fall under normally scheduled work time for compensation.)

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 Driver's 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 department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go tospb.colorado.govor refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder 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 are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important todocument 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 Inclusion

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. 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 [email protected].

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 Accommodations

Any 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 [email protected] 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-Verify

The Department of Natural Resources participates inE-Verify (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/E-Verify\_Participating\_Employer.jpg) in accordance with the program'sRight to Work (https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2027/jobpostings/image/ier\_righttoworkposter-%20jpeg(1).jpg) 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 (https://www.e-verify.gov/) about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Toll–Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, 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.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

01

The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board. There is no residency waiver for this announcement. Please confirm that you are a current resident of Colorado.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.

+ I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.

+ I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).

+ I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.

03

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify you application from the current position:

04

If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).

+ Yes, I have attached my transcripts.

+ No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.

+ Not Applicable

05

Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you are a veteran who is eligible for preference points, did you upload/attach your DD-214? Veterans who wish to seek disability preference points based on a service related disability must submit acceptable documentation to support your claim for veterans' preference (exclude specific/private medical information).

+ Yes

+ No

+ Not Applicable

08

Please describe your knowledge and experience with well construction, pump installation, ground heat exchanger installation, and/or drilling:

09

Please describe your knowledge and/or experience reading and interpreting industry rules and regulations, statutes, decrees, etc.:

10

Please describe your experience in communicating rules and regulations with internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve positive results and working relationships:

11

Please describe any experience you have performing inspections on location, including the work product of others in a professional capacity:

12

This position is assigned a fleet vehicle which is to begin and end each day within the preferred home office region. Do you acknowledge that you are aware that any commute time outside of this area will not be compensated as work time and that the ideal home office of this position would reside within this area?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Please describe your experience with Google applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and GIS or mapping software:

14

Do you have an intimate or familial relationship with anyone who works at DNR or DWR?

15

Do you or your family have any private interests that could result in a conflict of interest or perceived conflict of interest with the job duties of this position (such as personal water rights)?

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