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Regional Water Coordination Specialist (PSRS II)

Salary

$76,104.00 - $112,404.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PDA 00063 12/2025

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Colorado Water Conservation Board

Opening Date

12/19/2025

Closing Date

1/9/2026 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

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]

Primary Physical Work Address

* This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.

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.

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 at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us 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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs)

For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)

The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)exists to establish water policy as directed by statutes to address Colorado’s water issues. The CWCB is governed by a 15 member board that includes governor-appointed representatives from each of the eight major river basins, the City and County of Denver and several state agencies. Since nearly all of Colorado’s water originates within its boundaries but is shared with other downstream states, the CWCB works to protect and assure that Colorado maintains its ability to fully use its allocation of the water under various agreements and court decrees. However, the development of those resources increasingly must focus on the wise use of water in recognition of future drivers like population growth that put pressure on state waters. The major “units” (sections) of the CWCB related to water supply planning, interstate and federal water issues including water information, instream flow and natural lake level protection, watershed and flood protection, grants and water project financing including agency budgeting/admin support.

The Water Supply Planning Section (work unit) continually implements and refines the various components of the Colorado Water Plan, including the Analysis and Technical Update, Basin Implementation Plans, and the Colorado Water Plan. This involves conducting and coordinating studies and analyses to help ensure that Colorado has an adequate water supply for its citizens and the environment. This includes researching and tracking current uses of water, future projected uses of water, planned water projects, and projected gaps in potential supply and demand. This unit is also responsible for managing and supporting an ongoing statewide stakeholder engagement process through the nine Basin Roundtables and the Interbasin Compact Committee (IBCC). As part of this process, the work unit manages funding from various sources used to support water planning and stakeholder engagement efforts. The work unit also exists to foster water conservation and drought planning by local communities to help assist Colorado decision makers and the public. This includes distributing water conservation and drought planning grants, providing technical assistance in water conservation and drought mitigation planning and implementation, reviewing and approving water conservation plans, conducting public outreach and education regarding water conservation and drought planning, and coordinating with federal, state and local officials. In addition, this unit helps to identify, assess needs, and track the progress of water entities that are targeting conservation as a means to achieve long-term water goals by maintaining a database for water use and water efficiency.

For more information about the Colorado Water Conservation Board, please go tohttps://cwcb.colorado.gov/.

Description of Job

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

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

The purpose of the position is to provide professional technical assistance and facilitate communication with stakeholders on complex water resource management issues to the Colorado Water Conservation Board, under the Board’s statutory authorities, in a broad range of water resource planning programs.

The position, under the supervision of the Section Chief, is responsible for liaising with key legislatively defined stakeholders on complex water management activities related to the development, protection, and conservation of Colorado’s water resources. The position responsibilities include data management, documentation, noticing public meetings, managing accounts for virtual meetings, field work and travel to roundtable meetings across Colorado, technical support for those meetings, sharing agency information and gathering input, as well as mediating conflicts and challenges that arise.

The position also provides support to the Water Supply Planning Section & CWCB by assisting with financial, administrative, event planning, and imaging functions, including Colorado Water Plan projects and activities. The position is responsible for data entry and processing agency financial payments using the CORE financial system to enter and route invoices, interagency transfers, and requests for encumbrances. The position follows day-forward imaging guidelines to image (scan) documents and is the laserfiche resource advisor. The position will support Water Supply Planning event coordination for the basin roundtables and other section events to assist with venue arrangements, necessary travel coordination, and other event planning needs .

The position accomplishes the above tasks in consultation/coordination with other entities inside and outside of state government and with federal, state, and local water interests. This position also includes providing public information on these matters as necessary.

* This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.

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.

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. This announcement does not include a residency waiver.

Check out https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply for a quick video on how to apply for State of Colorado and Department of Natural Resources jobs, as well as how to search for jobs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) years of professional work experience in water resources, water supply planning, stakeholder engagement, hydrology, engineering, program management, environmental science or a related field.

- OR -

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years. Acceptable degree types include natural resources management, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental policy, engineering, hydrology, geography, natural resources economics, natural resources law or a field of study related to the work assignment.

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.

Substitutions:

+ Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis (Bachelors equals four years, Masters equals two years, Doctorate equals one year).

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Current or former State experience relevant to this position

+ Project management abilities

+ Knowledge and experience with data reporting and data visualization

+ Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

+ Experience conducting large presentations and/or public speaking to staff, communities, and stakeholders

+ Experience in customer service, including working with stakeholder

+ Experience with the Interbasin Compact Committee (IBCC) and Basin Roundtables; and/or experience in the Colorado water community.

+ Experience with and/or knowledge of the Colorado Water Plan, The Analysis and Technical Update, and Basin Implementation Plans (BIPs).

+ Experience with data entry, invoices, and financial payments.

+ Proficiency with Google Suite and database applications

Conditions of Employment:

+ Colorado residency is required at the time of application.

+ Former employees of the State of Colorado MUST have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire.

+ A current & valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle.

+ Must be willing and able to travel frequently throughout the state, up to 2 or 3 times per month.

+ Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

+ Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects

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 to spb.colorado.gov or 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, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

The Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system be made according to merit and fitness.

Check out https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply for a quick video on how to apply for State of Colorado and Department of Natural Resources jobs, as well as how to search for jobs.

Applicant Checklist:

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

+ A complete online Application for Announced Vacancy

+ A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.

+ A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application

+ If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

+ If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

The Assessment Process:

The Colorado Constitution requires all appointments and promotions in the state personnel system to be made according to merit and fitness. Your on-line application will be reviewed by a Human Resource Specialist and/or Subject Matter Expert to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Upon meeting the minimum qualifications, the next phase of the assessment process may consist of a Structured Application/Resume Review. Utilizing your detailed on-line application, cover letter, resume and transcripts, the review is a comparative analysis against the listed required competencies, job duties and/or preferred qualifications in this announcement to determine technical competence, depth and breadth of experience and job fit in comparison to all other applicants for this position. It is imperative that you provide adequate detail on your application and cover letter to describe how you meet and/or exceed the requirements for this position. “See Resume” or “See Attached” will not substitute for the completed and detailed on-line application.

Comparative analysis factors to be assessed:

+ Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.

+ Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement; varied and not one dimensional; and demonstrate progressively higher level of responsibility with a wide range.

+ Job Fit – Experience evaluated to determine how well your experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current/recent experience is preferred.

+ Upload additional pages if necessary to detail your experience and accomplishments. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion in future steps in the assessment process.

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 DNR's Benefit Team 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 in E-Verify in accordance with the program’s 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 will 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 at http://dhs.gov/e-verify

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.

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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.

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+ No

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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

03

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

+ Yes

+ No

04

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

05

Please confirm that you understand the following questions will be used to evaluate your application and failure to respond to or inadequately respond to these questions may impact your application.

+ Yes

+ No

06

Briefly describe why you are interested in this role and what qualities make you a strong candidate for it?

07

Please describe an experience managing a diverse group of stakeholders. What strategies did you use to build consensus or find common ground among competing interests?

08

A successful candidate would possess the ability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively. Give an example of a time when you did this successfully. What tools or processes did you use?

09

Please describe your level of comfort with public speaking and responding to unexpected questions? How might you approach it?

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Please describe any experience with the Colorado Water Plan, Analysis and Technical Update or Basin Implementation Plans (BIPs).

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How do you approach and/or manage contentious conversations or situations?

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