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DWR - Decreed Augmentation Coordinator (PSRS II)

Salary

$76,104.00 - $112,404.00 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PEA 00217 11/2025

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Division of Water Resources

Opening Date

12/09/2025

Closing Date

12/17/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

310 E Abriendo Ave.,Suite B. Pueblo Co 81004

Hiring Pay Rate

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

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not 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

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

This position has been granted an exemption to be posted during the State hiring freeze.

Due to the State's current hiring freeze , this position will not be filled until January 1 or after.

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 serve the public and preserve, protect, develop, and optimize the beneficial use of the state's present and future water supplies. Division Two (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11uVp-BocJUHjG8MB1zlZIk2QfBBj216T/view) regulates and distributes the waters within the Arkansas River Basin according to the principles of allocation, public safety, and optimization of beneficial use established by Colorado law.

Description of Job

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

This position has been granted an exemption to be posted during the State hiring freeze.

Due to the State's current hiring freeze , this position will not be filled until January 1 or after.

The purpose of this position is to administer decreed plans for augmentation by ensuring that timely physical replacement of water is released to offset out-of-priority depletions and is the Division expert on augmentation sources and locations. This position supports the Division Engineer and Water Commissioners in real time administration of augmentation plans. This position ensures accounting is reported and then input into diversion records, and implements audits of decreed augmentation plans and corrects deficient plans. This position has a primary role in the process from a new Water Court application of new augmentation plans to the signed decree. This position tabulates all new decreed water rights. This position meets with the public on administration of decreed augmentation plans.

Specific job duties include but are not limited to:

+ Administers Division's decreed plans for augmentation by ensuring that timely physical replacement of water is released to offset out-of-priority depletions and is the Division expert on augmentation sources and locations.

+ Works with appropriate staff to develop procedures/processes to enhance plan administration and incorporate operational data into diversion record system to make time invested by Water Commissioners more effective.

+ Ensures proper measuring devices and accounting methods are implemented and maintained and works with plan administrators to facilitate accurate and complete accounting and timely reporting for decreed plans of augmentation including implementation of online user reporting via the DNR data portal.

+ Develops and implements an auditing process of decreed augmentation plans to ensure plans are set up and operating properly and depletions are being replaced per decree requirements.

+ This position actively participates in the Resume Review process, consultations to the Water Court, reviewing proposed decrees and accounting on new cases involving Augmentation Plans.

+ Assists in preparing enforcement orders and tracking of enforcement actions to gain compliance with conditions of approval.

+ Tabulates decree information into statewide HBDMC (HydroBase Data Management Console), creates new structure IDs, updates location information, and edits existing tabulations as necessary for all Division decrees. Coordinates with the Assistant Division Engineers, the Division River Management Team, the Decreed Augmentation Coordinator, and the Water Information Team Leader as necessary to provide pertinent decree information to ensure proper administration of water rights in Division.

+ Conducts public and/or staff training sessions on successful implementation of augmentation plans.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

This position has been granted an exemption to be posted during the State hiring freeze.

Due to the State's current hiring freeze , this position will not be filled until January 1 or after.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) years of work experience assisting engineers, scientists, or technicians with work related to engineering or physical science, and/or experience with accounting, experience working with water right decrees, water administration, and/or other experience related to natural resources.

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment.

AND

Two (2) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assignment.

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

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.

+ Knowledge and experience with Colorado water rights.

+ Experience interpreting water court decrees.

+ Experience with augmentation plan administration and accounting.

+ Experience with entering diversion records and QA/QC of the records.

+ Water administration experience.

+ Experience reviewing and providing comments on water court applications and proposed decrees.

+ Excellent public service, communication, and interpersonal skills.

+ Proficiency with Google and Microsoft suites.

+ High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.

+ 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 schedule - to be determined by supervisor after initial training period with some days at the Pueblo 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 Driver's License

+ Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Division occasionally.

+ Must be prepared to defend and support actions and records in depositions or court testimony.

+ Must be able to address frequent and detailed inquiries from water rights owners, attorneys, professional engineers and hydrologists from government and private agencies.

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.

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].

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 Colorado water rights:

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Please describe your experience in administering water rights and interpreting decrees:

10

Please describe your experience with entering diversion records and QA/QC of the records:

11

Please describe your experience in augmentation plan administration and accounting:

12

Please describe your experience with public service:

13

Please describe any other relevant experience and how it relates to this position:

14

Please rate your experience using Microsoft Excel:

+ No Experience

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

15

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

16

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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