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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/ 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
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
This work unit exists to provide technical expertise related to the data collection and management processes of the State Engineer and the Division of Water Resources. In addition to supporting the day-to-day administration duties of the division, this team also supports the Colorado Decision Support System (CDSS), a collaborative, data-centric system of tools and information available to the public. The unit uses and develops engineering and data management tools to assist the division in the collection, storage, reporting and use of: GIS data and applications, tabular data in Hydrobase, such as water rights, diversion records, groundwater level data, well permit data, well metering data, etc, and electronic documents and process information workflow.
OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO
The purpose of this position is to help create, analyze, publish and maintain DWR Official GIS Datasets for the entire State and support DWR staff through technical analyses and GIS expertise. In addition, this position will provide GIS services to the division, including performing specialized custom GIS mapping projects which requires knowledge about various aspects of water administration.
Specific job duties include but are not limited to:
- This position would be required to assist in the development, analysis, publication and maintenance of irrigated lands datasets, which are a component of the DWR Official Datasets.
- This position will review all available State Engineers Office data to determine and capture the correct alignment of irrigation ditches in relation to the irrigated parcels they serve.
- Decides irrigation extents, crop type, irrigation practice and acres of irrigated land when providing irrigated lands support.
- Determine, from the best available data sources, the correct alignment of an irrigation ditch system and delineate and assign attributes properly.
- Research and identify the location, alignment, extents, name and flow direction of water right sources using available data and add GIS information for such sources.
- This position will assist in special GIS analysis projects as necessary and requested by other DWR staff.
- Research an area in question, determine available historical imagery, orthorectify the imagery for use in GIS software and deliver the completed analysis to the division engineer.
Other duties as assigned.
OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY
Minimum Qualifications:
Six (6) years of work experience assisting engineers, scientists, or technicians with work related to engineering or physical science, which involves the use of GIS data to evaluate spatial natural resources data.OR
Two (2) years of experience in an occupational field relevant to the work assigned to the position.
AND
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study relevant 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 degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
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.
- Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Desktop.
- Proficiency with ArcGIS Spatial Analyst.
- Experience with Remote Sensing.
- Experience with application of GIS to Water Rights and Water Resources Management.
- Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Experience with Cartography or Data Visualization.
- Excellent public service skills.
- Proficiency with Google and Microsoft suites.
- Experience with MS 365 and/or Google Workspace tools.
- 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 - after initial training period, working from a home office in combination with 2-3 days in the Denver Office (1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO) as worked out with supervisor.
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 occasionally within Colorado to Division offices.
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.
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 to document 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, Anna Kargobai-Murray, at anna.kargobai-murray@state.co.us.
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 Anna Kargobai-Murray at anna.kargobai-murray@state.co.us 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 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.
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.
Employment Type: Full Time
